2020 EXCALIBUR vs PLATINUM vs GROWLER 5” SHELLS!

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

I honestly cannot decide which ones I like most after watching the video back a few times... the new 2020 excals were so good but then the platinums happened and then the growlers... this is a tough one. I’ll leave it up to you guys :)

[@anthonypg3d402]

Can I have fireworks?? Plz

[@LoneStarCarper]

I shot a case of growlers out of a 24 count mortar rack it was LOUD 😎

[@crispysnakes3395]

Yay can you shout out my KZbin Channel please

[@michaellittlejohns7968]

Great video cody

[@gabeherndon384]

These are so good

[@IMYOURWILL]

I have been shooting fireworks and doing amature shows for neighborhood since I was 13. I'm now 39 but I have been buying Excalibur for years I love them. Good take off sound and good air explosion and very nice spread. I love fireworks

[@chastblind7606]

Good bang for the buck what are you going for this year

[@oldkingcrow777]

​@@chastblind7606any mortars and 200-300g cakes, bought from some wholesale place, are the best price/fun ratio because they're shipped cheaper for the amount of boom. You can make your own NOABs with thr mortars and some time/fuse for like $25-40 versus $90-200 depending on where you'd buy it

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

Epidemic Sounds thought they were gonna make revenue off my video so I had to CUT the intro out! EVEN THOUGH, it says “no copyright song” on youtube 🙄

[@jaydendanger]

Best fireworks guy ever

[@jaydendanger]

Hi

[@jaydendanger]

CodyBPyrotechnics is awesome

[@YungMar650]

Excal platinum: family show Growler: when you’re with the gang

[@MarvHeemeyer2004]

No the plain Excalibur shells are family friendly

[@yungwun1252]

Your channel has been a tremendous help for me buying fireworks this year. I was able to pick up two packs of Excal platinums for $130 in boom city Washington near the Muckleshoot Casino. I also picked up the Nishiru 5” cans, a pack of last years Excalibur’s, a half dozen 500 gram cakes and a garbage bag full of novelties for the kids. I spent about twice the budget of previous years but that’s because all the professional shows have been cancelled due to the current pandemic. We will stay home and create our own show to enjoy. Thanks for all of your insight and demos. CodyB ROCKS!!!!

[@georgetincher7859]

The Growler and Jaw Breaker 5 inch shells are both mighty hard to beat. Both have huge breaks, vivid colors and hit like Mike Tyson in his prime.

[@clashcomeback539]

It’s funny that he says “can’t decide which one I like the most” and I just hoping that I can get one in my entire life. Lol 😂

[@arturo762]

You live in California like me? I feel the pain.

[@israelcoria6697]

Where you stay at ?

[@D34dbox_21]

Lol i have 3 boxes here in California

[@josze94]

That’s why you go to pahrump in March

[@jesuscervantes5542]

Turo Fonz I’m in California, Los Angeles area I can get you some

[@zebraneighbor6383]

Any 5" shells are gonna be impressive but I might have to side with the Platinums too.

[@tattoo329413]

I just bought the Excaliber Platinum and Big X shells. Definitely impressed with the sound and breaks on the Platinum. The one firework I'm really hoping you'll do a review on is called RAIN GOD. It's literally a box with a bunch of rockets in it that all pretty much go off within a split second of each other

[@quinton7775]

i feel that excal platinum has better effects than the growlers 100% but growlers are surely louder and much bigger breaks!

[@jennrat513]

👍👍👍...so what that equates to is getting a case of both..😀

[@quinton7775]

Jenn Rat exactly!! Haha

[@thunderbomb515]

I like the color of the Growlers better. Plus if they break louder than the others, I will be buying them tomorrow morning!

[@jennrat513]

@@thunderbomb515 Yeah..that one Growler shell colors were fantastic..👍

[@Dabunbunsniper]

Agreed

[@weaseltown]

Lol the sound of running away after lighting em! Classic. That's one of the most fun parts. It's like an adrenaline rush for a sec, running back to turn around and see them launch out. I've been buying excaliburs since the early 2000s, and they've always been my favorite, and a party pleaser.

[@phaedrabacker2004]

Ya better run cause you can't hide when the fuse ignites.

[@jakeyarnell322]

I work at the world class headquarters were we put these together at and going through chaos we go through around the 4th I’m glad to see someone enjoying the hard work we do!

[@ProvenPyro]

WOW CODY youvr outdone yourself i cant watch right now because i am working but wow what great canisters and only you outdue yourself thank you

[@p3_432]

5:45 “local store” I’m from California the laws suck here I get them from the plugs that go up to Nevada for fireworks 🎇 😂

[@imyourmom7885]

Same here 🤣

[@Plane225]

Imagine living in a state where you have to smuggle fireworks. Yikes.

[@imyourmom7885]

Plane225 ok my guy we get it u have fireworks that we can’t get 🤡

[@peterzingler6221]

@@Plane225 imagine living in a country where you have to do. This

[@pikeyboyfoo]

Hmu with the plug. Mine moved.

[@kyleflounder9783]

I've heard Growler is best if you want the noise, while the Platinums are best if you want the break size. A lot of people are indifferent towards one or the other, so it works well. Your video honestly changed my opinion on the new kits. I thought the Platinums were just a re-boxed or re-wrapped scam of some sort and that the Growlers were grossly overhyped. I actually want a kit of either if not both next year after watching this! Thanks for the great comparison!

[@gregorycook5305]

Bro I love fireworks so much. The one day of the year that I still feel that adolescent joy.

[@jimmyjamez7301]

I've used all 3 packs I wasn't disappointed with any of them either but the growlers do have a lot more boom factor...

[@beachbumLifestyle]

So I did this test myself the Excalibur platinum is the loudest of the 3 and has the biggest breaks

[@blakeanderson2945]

I work at one of world class’s store locations and it’s probably the most fun job I’ve ever had.

[@Benzy670]

What is the job like? I always imagined it’s like most retail jobs, but you have to be more careful with the stock. What makes it fun? Do you get to demo fireworks often? If yes, sign me up!

[@unknown_8887]

@@Benzy670 I'll leave this reply here until theres an answer😂

[@DairyHamilton]

I’ve always wondered what it would be like 🤔

[@Decoyow]

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[@Plane.]

We want answers

[@dickbluebonnet1598]

Got the platinums this year and immediately after shooting them off try to find a KZbin video about them great video good contact I really want to buy some growlers now!

[@rooster_saucer]

holy crap those milk crate launchers are freaking genius.

[@floridalottery3134]

no shit I'm making them right now lol

[@fonzmendez6917]

Same

[@410zombie]

Anchor them! Add 4’ pieces of wood to make a good base! If they flip, you’re fucked! Plus the HPVE tubes will take the explosion if they pop in the tube, but they could warp, which could split the crate, which could lead to tubes falling and shooting product all over the place! Be safe people

[@rooster_saucer]

we use to use our pvc rod holders to launch shells when i was a kid, they’re like 3’ tall so it’d launch the shells wayyyy higher than the standard tubes. was cool to look down the beach and see everyone’s busting at about the same height then randomly see one twice as high as the rest. lol

[@fonzmendez6917]

@@410zombie good information thank you i think its easy to forget when ur inna hurry to have fun

[@garyheinz1988]

I spent six grand on these three brands this year, I also got 8”, 10”, and 12” inch shells I had to get a permit for. But I had 109 tubes and my show lasted two hours. Go big or go home right, I love giving everyone a show. And scare the heck out of them. Lol happy new years

[@leeweber85]

Even with the slightly smaller breaks, the regular excal’s have better effects IMO. The growlers didn’t have much for effects but were SUPER colorful... probably the most colorful I’ve seen.

[@alexschaaf7521]

Like you said there wasn’t a bad one but the growlers were my favorite

[@Vr-cz2zx]

Excal was my go to, but after seeing growler that was a sweet sight to see.

[@Lumber_pyro]

So far one of the best video comparisons you have made

[@AySakPaseMarco]

Wherever I look up in the sky, I can't believe I wasted so much money for a 1 minute fire show smh

[@I53-624]

You only live so once so might as well or shit up that’s what I always say

[@mattwyrick8394]

@Joshua Haynes An ounce of truly good weed for one thing. 😂

[@pyroghost876]

thats why I love shells you dont have to light them all at once. Also assortments are a good bang for your buck. I say this while driving my BMW and smoking A+ grade weed on my high end iPhone while the sun reflects on my apple watch. Stay in your lane, let the people with money enjoy their fireworks.

[@taxerlokote14]

@@pyroghost876 true homie fuck ppl who hate on people for poppin fireworks

[@andonia2020]

It’s funner lighting the fireworks yourself

[@5ive9inefx]

I used the growler and it was the best and loudest in town. Hands down one of the best. Thanks.

[@spazzszn1829]

I would spend 1000* dollars just to enjoy the 4th with ma fam cuz ion know when will the last time i get to enjoy time with them will be💸💪🏽

[@jefferia8]

Sounds like your in the pin

[@SRowe1999]

I'm spending almost 1,200 this year (2021) really expensive this year because of a shortage. I bought 300 dollars yesterday and it doesn't look I bought hardly anything. But there's nothing better than fireworks and family. Have a Blessed one my friend. Recommendation for a good shell the Black Widows are really good..

[@spazzszn1829]

@@SRowe1999 have an amazing 4th bro🙏

[@vizzieizzy]

If you want to know by the boom, there is a decibel test video on KZbin for these exact 3. I have all of these three this year as well as last year. In my opinion the loudest and ones you feel in order are. Growler #1 loudest, Shooter by cutting edge fireworks #2 and Excalibur Platinum #3 lastly Excalibur standard. All are the best out there and all are loud but the growler has a noticably louder report literally tied with shooter.

[@Knyght100]

Definitely harder to compare through video when it's multiple shots, but those last two stragglers you lit at the very end definitely showed the Growler breaking a lot sooner/lower than that Platinum, and it made a noticeable difference to me as far as which seemed "louder" in sound and sight. Awesome vid as usual

[@silvertime7188]

Conclusion excalibur is good bang for money, excals platinum are the best overall for loudness and color, but if you just want to piss off your neighbors growler is it.

[@richardjoseph3527]

The platinums where nice didn't see those this year but i got the 2020 chromas and the neon ninjas and they hit just as hard

[@Taco_slugger]

If you like neon colors and loud breaks the growlers ,if you like effects the platinums both sick imo.

[@steezy6208]

All cases for Excalibur’s platinum are sold out in Pahrump 😭

[@universaljrs8285]

No Got 2 Cases Of Them I went To BkackJack Fireworks You Should go

[@diolorenzo1727]

@@universaljrs8285 how much??

[@beatsbytani7875]

What state ur in U get fireworks works like everyday In Canada fireworks are only available for Diwali and halloween

[@kollak01]

"5' shells" ah yes the height of the canister style. was thinking it would be a 5' round diameter ball.

[@JusticePyro]

Haha knowing Cody he would probably get his hands on real 5 inch diameter shells haha

[@gmoss1679]

Awesome video! Have you ever done a Diablo canister shell comparison?ive been wanting to see how they stack up.

[@furretwalk2442]

the dislike is from the person who had volume at max

[@Crazyarnold12]

Ha yup

[@Crazyarnold12]

@Modern Mario, lots of 4th of July shows have been canceled why should it be you that we donate to!?

[@ikillbraincells1502]

right

[@cuomogrp]

or the socialist scum that hates America

[@TheCooldudenike]

HOLY GROLWER! Only color shells made it look so nice!

[@jj.cv3103]

Wtf I just bought the Excalibur 10 mins ago and I check KZbin and this is recommended. Google is listening😳

[@ryans4116]

Lol

[@lilpyro323]

They do be listening that’s how they know what to advertise to you

[@user-rl2pg2pe2v]

Haha same but I sold half the pack and I’m going back for the platinums.

[@poketev6321]

Just got 12 boxes of platinums. I have about 2 boxes of 2019 shells from last year. Going to incorporate them all in the show.

[@101arias3]

3:36 someone says yes sir 😂

[@lyndentullier6055]

I work for Jakes fireworks, who owns world class, gonna be sure to show one of the owners your video! He’s gonna love it. I’ve also been around fireworks basically my whole life and worked in the buildings and never woulda thought of the milk crate idea. Pretty brilliant!!

[@kperch33]

Your content is always great! I'm so jealous that you get to do this all day! I've been watching for a couple years now and have learned a TON from your videos! Running my own show with a firing system this year using a bunch of tips I've learned from your channel. Keep up the good work and have a bangin' 4th!!!

[@hootertexas9711]

I’m like wtf is thing showing up in my feed,? Oh fireworks!! Hell yeah!!👍

[@happycarlos83]

I just bought excalibur shells, then this video popped up on my feed. Just went and bought the excalibur platinum as well.

[@veganmikedizzle4303]

How much is one of those?

[@jcbvortex22]

Bro, I live in Sacramento and these types of fireworks were going off all over the place!

[@AwildDuck.]

I dropped everything to click the Notification

[@JoseHernandez-lz5xy]

Indeed we did

[@FosterSZN]

just bought some growlers. gonna get some plats next week. glad it's this time of year again🙌🏽

[@totallynotryan9127]

I was at a firework store with 25 dollars left in my budget and the guy running the store came up to me asked how much I had left then popped open a box of the growler them gave me 6 shells and a mortar for 25 was it worth it?

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

Yup!

[@totallynotryan9127]

CodyBPyrotechnics firework folk are the nicest folk

[@shawnphillips8349]

Heavens yeah lol

[@JayceMcCormick]

That was a crazy deal compared to the prices around my area

[@JohnDeanT]

Seemed the Excalibur Platinums went higher than the growlers, which might account for perceived sound and size differences? I couldn't tell from the video. Loved them all.

[@erikhicks07]

Yes, the Growlers break lower and have larger but more diluted breaks. They sound louder. But Excalibur Platinums go higher, are louder, and have colorful undiluted breaks.

[@yoboydrake1266]

Odd question do you think you could ever do a like meet and greet

[@asthmaticattack7619]

Honestly glad growler took the W excalibur has sat at the top of world class canister shells for years and have finally been dethroned. I was really impressed with the growler kit and got a whole case coming in for the 4th. Appreciate you CodyB thanks for what you do! Best entertainment around on KZbin

[@nsbumpers]

Like : Excalibur :comment growler

[@coconutmade]

Growler

[@Dixon_1974]

Growler

[@pizzapizza7950]

Growler

[@noahlikescampingandfishing]

Growlers easily take the W. They're louder and look better in the sky. But both are made by World Class and they have some good ass fireworks. Better than Blackcat

[@blooqkazoo4983]

@@noahlikescampingandfishing really gonna act like the neon Diablos from black cat weren't one of the best shells on the shelf this year?

[@lilhershy14]

Picked up some Excalibur Platinum shells tonight! 2 weeks ago they did not have them but as of a couple of days ago they just got them in. Along with MOAB! I couldn't be happier!

[@haru5786]

I just bought some 5” raging bull shells for 40 dollars at kiva a I couldn’t believe the price

[@haru5786]

Kovacs

[@wallyd.thepyro7473]

Are you serious. An entire 24 pack?

[@user-ou6dw3je8j]

Dwayne Clark no way less than a dollar per shell

[@haru5786]

Dwayne Clark yessir they’re really good to shot some off last nights some pretty loud breaks

[@sqirrelboy]

@@haru5786 What is the specific exact name of the store and what state?

[@ei443]

Love how u be posting all the time each vidz a banger!🤘🏽💯

[@grimtress]

I just got the growler today to try for 4th of July. Cheers 🥂 to 1776 baby! 😎

[@primo799]

I was broke this 4th due to buying a new car :( lmao had to settle for 30 grams

[@hankschrader2346]

Where’d you get it

[@justinmaguire4987]

The original Excalibur shell kit is bad ass I been getting them for quite a few years now I definitely want to try the Excalibur Platinum and The Growler kits

[@RicardoTorres-hp1sd]

You should trh the patriot artillery shells The 6 inch shells

[@vincentramirez5031]

Or the grand jury 5 inch

[@JEE7600]

A lot if people for some reason think because it's a 5 or 6 inch shell they're going to be so loud and better! Here is a secret.If it's a 4 inch, 5 inch or 6 inch they all still have 60grams which is the max amount.

[@ndomakongsuh936]

Growlers are better and louder. We shot both

[@HashBulla710]

I have 30 inch shells who need it

[@thedarksidepyrotechnics]

The 2020 major league Pyro titanium willow shells are my favorite next to the k.o. Shells

[@jameshornor5723]

I was waiting for this video!! Platinum is great, but I'm with you the growlers break size and volume was awesome! I also thought the colors were really great in all 3 kits! There goes part of my bonus. Thanks Cody!

[@bigt3041]

Yup I love my Excalibur 4s,5s shells hands down

[@coolsammichherohunter6248]

wow those excals really stand out even compared to themselves, did they ditch the top lift charge?

[@CodyBPyrotechnics]

Yep ;)

[@coolsammichherohunter6248]

update: i found a case of the 2020s at a tent! for 68$! i had to snach them up. so hyped for the 4th this year

[@Golden_Embers]

Its the final countdown!

[@Holiday_Studios]

0:00-0:07 that looks looped and i thought it was lol

[@hughmungus8320]

😂 it does.

[@brisarodriguez5549]

I love waching your videos

[@luger700]

How much are you guys seeing the 24 packs of 5” canister shells go for around you guys? Here in Washington they’re around $100 a box.

[@OgGuak420]

Just came from mine going for 74.99 in Texas grabbed the last two growlers and a Excalibur for 65

[@420UrbanFarmer]

Growlers going for 255 a case of 3 in pahrump @redapplefireworks

[@Jacobix97]

Missouri checking in. $50 for Excalibur. $60 for Growler and $40 for Raging Bull (Another kickass 5")

[@Jacobix97]

@@cruss2032 All depends on where you shop, tents are a scam. Try to find a dedicated shop. I work in a dedicated shop that's been around 30+ years. We tend to get cheaper prices because of good relationships with our supplier companies that allow us to drive our prices down. We also have a massive fan base in our town and surrounding. Currently with the 4th approaching we have 100+ employees working everything from register/sales/stock. It's worth some looking into to get the best prices even if it is a little bit of a drive.

[@Jacobix97]

@@cruss2032 Oh shit man, they're usually our 'on sale' artillery for $30 a box. It's pretty different everywhere. It's hard to tell. The most expensive I've seen that we've sold in the last decade have been Death Shells by Dynomite Fireworks. Those things are insane and we still sold them for maybe $80 a box.

[@ndn1695]

The 5 inch Dictator shells by Magnus were louder than all three of these but the trauma shells by Selva's are the best consumer shells I've ever seen or heard.

[@csick11]

Your better off buying finale packs like zombie killer. They're louder and better

[@thedude2430]

I buy the zombie killers every time.They are badass.

[@csick11]

@@thedude2430 yea they are definitely loud and fun.

[@pyropapi2470]

Cakes or shells?

[@csick11]

@@pyropapi2470 cakes 9 shots! Its practical a quarter stick dynamite when it explodes on each shells. You can feel shock wave from the sky

[@tec9ineee]

Your the best firework youtuber ever i swear

[@bigc3723]

Who else agreess with cody🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏾‍♂️

[@saxy2798]

So you can reuse the tubes as much as u want and they will be ok??

[@ronjeremy4831]

Cody please please constantly do mortar 24 case packs reviews so fire😍💯🔥

[@dylanmoore8442]

World Class Fireworks is top notch when it comes to artillery. I use their kits every year and stock up on those HDPE tubes for future shows

[@christianbell1022]

Bought some platinums today - excited

[@tytompkins9065]

On my 7th box of platinums! Love love love them

[@ghostraider4312]

Can you get your hands on Pure Pyro 5” 24 shell kit? There’s not much info about that one.

[@justanothernewyorkcityrat2146]

trust me ppl growler is the best bang for your buck shell. this is why bought 4 cases since i knew they were going to sell out fast

[@thedoubleu1]

That Growler kit was noice 👌🏼🎇🎆

[@Mightytejas]

I really like this concept where they separately provide shells and the tube. This saves lot of money and are reusable. Wish we have same here in India soon.

[@Wolfee615]

I enjoyed watching that sun glare very much 😐

[@Reaper6207]

If you did not know this, a box of 24, 6 inch shells packs nicely in the military .50cal ammo cans. Worth it if you're looking for reliable dry storage.

[@toxictoons1374]

Us Americans love guns and fireworks. Great video mate.

[@loveleelibra5599]

Excalibur Platinum gets my vote!😆🎉 👍

[@dank1thevandal]

We picked up the Growler and the Excalibur platinum yesterday

[@victorgarc14]

How much each ?

[@dank1thevandal]

@@victorgarc14 growler was $79 the X was $89

[@whadthefriggincrud]

This is probably a stupid question but what kind of torch do you use to light your fireworks? I used a butane torch cigar lighter last year and it worked so much better than just my regular zippo but sometimes it would struggle. I bought about $400 more fireworks than I did last year and I don't want to constantly fight with a lighter not lighting or running out of butane.

[@ajf4434]

You have to try the “tremendous 24” canister shells from Skyking in Easton Pa or any skyking near you . They’re amazing

[@imjustyourneighbor3602]

I’m glad that the only company that sells fireworks is world class/ jake’s fireworks

[@quinton7775]

definitely not LOL

[@saradavis4805]

Thats not true. We use several distributors each year as a professional pyrotechnics company. We've bought 1.3 and B cakes from two different distributors so far this year and neither were world class or jakes

[@SuperOberBros]

I did all 3 this year and like you said not a bad shell in the bunch. I found personally that the Growler's and the Platinum's had the same boom, but the Platinum's were breaking much bigger. 🤷‍♂️ definitely never let down from World Class and will be buying all of them again.

[@yogidemis8513]

Watching your videos Cody is getting me amped up for Fireworks shopping. Just a week to go until firework stores open, but for the past few months I've been working on some new Cakes and Mortars & did some testing last night and all I can say is this season is gonna be off the hook and between my friends 1.3G fireworks and the ones I custom made, his are like 1.4G fireworks. Haha. The best hobby I ever got into.

[@sly5116]

Cali is rockin with the excal shells an chroma!!!💥🧨🚭

[@steveg.5070]

They were all awesomeness great job as always we appreciate what you do

[@frankyramirez1663]

I actually got my hands on the plat I’m so excited now great video 👍

[@GoSunDevils99]

Do the Growlers just break lower altitude giving the impression of a bigger break and louder because it's closer?

[@erikhicks07]

Yes, and the breaks are wider but more diluted. Excal Platinums are better.

[@caedenpierce275]

Here to comment that I FINALLY found a store with Growler Shells!! Dam Fireworks in Norfolk, NE. Hoping there's still a kit of them when I come around to buy them

[@brad300ZXS16]

I but the Excalibur every single year. They are so awesome. Loud and pretty when they ignite in the sky. Definitely the center of attention at every get-together.

[@user-xe5eq9br1c]

I got all three kits this year; growler, excal, and platinum 😏

[@andyhedden1554]

How do you think these compare to the Death Shells you demonstrated? They were probably the brightest and loudest shells I've ever seen! Having difficulty finding them on the east coast.

[@Bychugoodmoe]

I bought that Excalibur!!! I’m excited for this years 4th of July !! Thanks for the upload!! These videos help me pick out the best fireworks !!💯🔥