Honest Review: The Dart Zone Max Stryker (PRO COMES TO TARGET SHELVES!?!?!)

[@jo.v-c]

"One fifty-three.... one fifty-one... one forty-six... one fluffy dog..." lol :D

[@solarwolf678]

Yea lol

[@victoriamatney9056]

Lol!

[@cheek3664]

LOL

[@pyroneko1797]

Scruffy doggo

[@critual7049]

LOL

[@Xenosthewatcher]

I feel like the same thing I said about the NP applies here: If you had told me 5 years ago that I could walk into a target/wally world and pick up hobby level performance at retail price, I'd have said you were crazy. Also the fact I can walk into a retail space and pick up 200 half lengths for TEN DOLLARS is nuts. Dart Zone didn't just change the game, they created an entirely new one. They've given everyone an affordable outlet to enter our space and as wars start back up, I know so many people (myself included) that will be rocking these as they take their first steps onto a battlefield. If you have any contacts at Primetime toys, please pass them my thanks and praise. If PTT is reading this: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you've done for our space, you've ensured that our hobby will live on for years to come.

[@Rancid_Ninja]

Two hundred for ten? Where?

[@Xenosthewatcher]

@@Rancid_Ninja that's the price I've been told anyway. You can get 200 AV waffles for ten at wally world though.

[@Rancid_Ninja]

@@Xenosthewatcher it's a hundred on the website

[@Xenosthewatcher]

@@Rancid_Ninja Ah my mistake.

[@TheRealMycanthrope]

This should be pinned

[@kurunei]

"we're here for the facts" Me: I'm just here because I wanna watch some Drac lol

[@victoriamatney9056]

Yessir!

[@johnkirk8214]

Same lol

[@sirifjfjdjsjdufjdjdjdcjcjd3157]

S. A. M. E.

[@cobean4695]

I wouldn't be surprised if dart zone put in a actual magnifying scope in their pro blasters

[@world_ends_with_bread_9207]

Probably not since it’s too expensive to put an actual glass in a scope but one can dream 😴

[@cobean4695]

@@world_ends_with_bread_9207 Or no they could make it separate and put it on their web site kinda like how they put the nexus pro sights there

[@PinkStalin]

That would be pretty friggin cool. I’d pay an extra 5-10 bucks for that

[@world_ends_with_bread_9207]

@@cobean4695 yea you’re right

[@bradleyquinto1053]

I mean it could happen.

[@wyatturton3116]

I saw that conquest pro on the table sir. You can’t hide it forever

[@yeatard]

Three triangles? Clearly they're Tri-Force Darts.

[@bob-iv4ss]

Yes

[@danielhaire4585]

Yes

[@ledocteur7701]

Yes

[@koii211]

Yes

[@leehongjin6884]

Link grunts intensify

[@curneusflurnus2862]

Target was the first retailer to take the leap of faith with the Dart Zone Pro line, but now they're getting exclusives and they'll be in Stores on Shelves.

[@sirifjfjdjsjdufjdjdjdcjcjd3157]

W a l k a r t

[@DragonScales308]

Why not call the Max Darts? We call the Adventure Force Pro darts Pro Darts, so why not name them Max Darts

[@edwardcole4800]

Ya that makes sense

[@applec547]

maxies

[@ivertrionnicblazingwell1757]

Agreed. I dont know why other nerfers give names on the darts even tho they already named it by the company itself, its kind of weird honestly

[@scans7534]

@@applec547 😂

[@michaellee4276]

Dart Zone already calls the Red/Green darts that come with the new Tomahawk: "Red Diamond Darts." So that is a no-go. (Not to mention the pattern is triangles not diamonds). Max Darts is perfect (calling them "Max Accurate" is too much.) You only need to make up new names when the official name is confusing or terrible or unclear. Since Wal-Mart will be the only place selling AF Pro darts, that avoids the problem where Waffles have two names (AF darts -ugh- or Dart Zone Sureshot darts). So DZ makes Waffles and Red Diamond in full lengths (best for fly wheels) and Bamboos, AF Pro and Max for breech loaders in both lengths.

[@michaelconnors2825]

Makes me wish they're in global toy shelves same with Adventure Force and other stores so that Nerf either step up their game or just crash and burn.

[@Azulicine.Cinemato]

I really hope that they could get them stocked up in the UK cause I reeeeaaaly want one

[@captsomeguy1]

I heard the Nexus is coming to UK in July or sometime soon. Same with Singapore

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

@@Azulicine.Cinemato shipito

[@thekinection424]

Nerf is never gonna change because a smaller company is making superior products, they're gonna flaunt "The #1 blaster brand" until they fade into irrelevancy

[@paulkimble454]

@@captsomeguy1 hope so, I'm planning to save up and get a Nexus as well as a Caliburn for use with my nephew when we have a foam battle. The UK is really slacking when it comes to the options for foam-flinging fun outside of Nerf and Xforce unfortunately

[@claudegrenier3180]

Three triangles you say...... Well then I name these TRIFORCE DARTS!!!! You're welcome internet 😃👍

[@49ers_fan09]

great name :3

[@somethingsomething9081]

I second this XD

[@diegodollarhide6663]

I also second this

[@rebekahdodge3251]

Cool name

[@Adrian-Ghostwolf]

I posted “TriForce Darts” before reading the comments.... I am happy I am not the only one to think it !

[@icloudethansimulationgamin1042]

I call those darts “Diamondhead Darts” because the little holes in the sides of the heads look like diamonds, and it sounds cool lol.

[@failfurby]

Chili darts, a la Luchathor :P

[@joshiwoshiluz]

What about Prism darts

[@icloudethansimulationgamin1042]

@@joshiwoshiluz hmm, that could work

[@SirBrass]

Diamond darts are what dz are calling their new wafflehead design. These are different from those.

[@darkwhite1259]

@@SirBrassi was gonna say that too

[@schmollioli9474]

First, I like the name Max Darts, because it’s short and easy. Second, I definitely want a closer look at the priming bar and if the rails are true picatinny or the modified AFPro picatinny

[@ianhadlock2405]

I think this is the best blaster ever it literally shoots ALL ammo types. That’s insane. I appreciate you showing that cause it’s getting bought now.

[@sirifjfjdjsjdufjdjdjdcjcjd3157]

N e x u s p r o

[@jonathanroberts6296]

@@sirifjfjdjsjdufjdjdjdcjcjd3157 tbh I love the nexus pro, but I directly prefer the shotgun style pump grip over the vertical pump grip, so imo, the max stryker is the nexus pro, but perfected.

[@attacoustic5926]

I’m glad I have been waiting to buy the nexus pro. This color scheme and all the tactics plus the easier - to - spot darts, make this a must have blaster!

[@sepiarain]

It's just really nice seeing you so super genuinely happy with a store bought blaster straight out of the box. It does look mighty impressive.

[@magicramboo9694]

Bro he has a conquest pro just chilling on his table during his outdoor section

[@danielalbertsen1110]

That's a nexus

[@warmhotcakes]

@@danielalbertsen1110 I'd take another look. Thats absolutely a conquest

[@edwardcole4800]

Wait what

[@SirBrass]

Definitely a Conquest

[@fuzzylumpkinns]

I just got mine today. It is so wonderful. I am loving it with both full length and half length darts. And the new diamond darts are excellent. Another one that has been knocked out of the park by dart zone

[@canaduck6102]

with the scope and the "suppresser" it looks like a DMR style blaster

[@teamgt7690]

Thanks Drac! so excited to see this video and wasn't disappointed. Can't wait to get one and add it to my AF/dart zone collection.

[@boggle250]

Dart zone has to stop releasing, my wallet is really hurting! jk lol

[@geovaniflores3448]

Pretty sweet looking not gonna lie. And it ain’t a bad price $50 bucks

[@riggsvsoliver]

@@geovaniflores3448 fr, 50$ aint much for how well built these beasts are, plus they’re INCREDIBLY accurate and powerful for how cheap they are, the next step up would only be like a custom one or a personally tuned nerf blaster

[@cobean4695]

It's a target nexus pro? I would Call it the texus

[@alaeriia01]

Let's do this Texus style!

[@cobean4695]

@@alaeriia01 SENTRY GOIN Up

[@leehongjin6884]

@@cobean4695 Spy's sappin' mah sentry!

[@jairolizardo5176]

11:55, on the table, is it what I think it is and if so when are going to review it

[@wyatturton3116]

I saw it too!

[@Anino_Makata]

Hell yeah. More foam flinging space magic from Dart Zone coming up!

[@SirBrass]

I thought that was a nexus, but you're right, that's a Conquest!

[@thatguybob1986]

Call them Dart Zone Max Darts so you can nickname them Max Darts. Edit: Nice Conquest pro

[@kampferjam8899]

I actually like the rail on top a lot more. Gonna need to bring one home. First thing I want to do is put a strap on that pump grip. Lit bit of extra purchase around the hand while pumping I think goes a long way.

[@usel1500]

Oh hey! Thanks for speaking about colourblindness, I feel like folks doing reviews of all kinds often forget about that.

[@cobean4695]

omg he has the conquest pro a review might be coming soon!!! (The work bench 11:54 - 11:58

[@bluegamingyt7999]

im so glad these are out now. as soon as i get paid, this is getting picked up and put right next to my nexus pro (after im done shooting all my friends of course)

[@grulple5863]

FINALLYYYYYYY!!!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS THING TO COME OUT One question though, when's the release date? *did anyone see drac just casually have the conquest pro on the table, subtle flex*

[@Thesnakerox]

I was hyped for this blaster when Dart Zone teased it because it looks cooler than the NP in my opinion, and I'm even more hyped now that I've seen it in real life, on camera. I remember hearing it hits shelves in August, so I'm gonna try and be one of the first to get my hands on one when it does.

[@captainghost-1472]

New adventure force blaster spotted at 11:58

[@ericvandenavond8748]

Conquest pro

[@buckoe2895]

I see that conquest pro sitting the table outside

[@SacGhostbusters]

I like it when you actually put numbers up....

[@actionjunkie100]

I am super excited to get my hands on one, love the look of this one. I would say a good 3d mod would be a replacement barrel front that is maybe abit longer than the current one and of course a scar. So rather than a plug in scar, a built in version. And maybe a vertical pump that sandwiches like the orignial to avoid what adrianna was saying about the prime wiggling with just a picatinny handle mounted on it.

[@isaacbullinger7506]

I think I know why the muzzle attachment is like that. I have done a couple of mods to my Nexus, one of them was adding a 12 inch brass barrel. I had to design and 3D print a shroud to protect the brass. Looks like the stock muzzle attachment on the Stryker would do the job!

[@anong345]

Would this barrel mod work for this rifle as well?

[@isaacbullinger7506]

@@anong345 If the barrel length of the Nexus Pro and the Stryker are the same.

[@joshiwoshiluz]

I think the darts should be called Prism darts, because of the trianglular prisms in the darts head.

[@bricksteer]

PRISMsicion Dart..

[@Scouttrooper007]

"...as the competition starts spooling up" I see what you did there, Drac... 😉

[@kmart1138]

Love the red styling too!

[@michaelkimel8290]

Are they on the shelf in my town? Dang that's kewl

[@extremepsykosis]

I think a grey color matched mini Holo sight would be cool for the stryker. Similar to what airsofters run, but cheaper, and it doesn't have to be AS accurate as the airsoft version due to the nature of the foam darts. :)

[@Zoomed_Out_Tahova]

Can't wait to see what kits you and jake design for this

[@jacobdennison968]

I need this thing. Like the blaster aside that suppressor essentially being a Jack of all trades ammo adaptor makes this a must have for me. And then the blaster itself looks amazing…as someone in western Canada who still hasn’t been able to find a nexus pro ANYWHERE if we get this blaster up here I’m getting it.

[@H3zzard]

Max Stryker... That's a late-60s/mid-70s action hero moniker if ever I heard one. Oh, and the blaster is pretty neat too! Thanks Drac!

[@merrilly-]

drac went from looking like every 15 year old from the 90's to a texas drug dealer to a taller and skinnier version of the boss from the Incredibles

[@Zand3rParkour]

Oooooh...now I have to face the struggle, since I still haven't picked up a Nexus. Do I go Nexus because I prefer orange over red, or Stryker because I prefer horizontal pump grips over vert... EDIT: Or get both and swap the grips, let the red be a loaner........

[@michaelfinlay1412]

Stryker has a better top rail and better accessories imo

[@09jeremiah80]

imo get the strykker then just PAINt it

[@jonathansmithers2763]

I personally think The Styker looks better than The Nexus. Just a little less modularity.

[@FoxKnight-by6vt]

the mega dart gimmick, i legit jumped out of my chair in surprise and awe

[@TheKolikolik]

An alternative muzzle break would definitely be appreciated! The Stryker gives me huge "sniper" vibes, especially with the included scope, so maybe something in that vein? I know I printed off a few different muzzle breaks with my roommates for the Nexus, and I'm curious if the mating system on the Stryker is the same or similar

[@tacocat7822]

Drac: “Even if your very tall this will work” Me: “Frank Cooper were looking at you”

[@timwagner4612]

Just got this thing home. Comes with the spare O rings on the stock just like the NP and has a top bolt release that looks identical. Hits nice and hard, extremely accurate. I dare say it feels and shoots better initially than my NP, and has a more solid beefy feel. The pump is a tad small for my big hand and the heel of my hand hits the magwell if I don't grip it far enough forward. I'm going to have to attach some form of vertical grip. Also the sights that came with mine slide right off. I'll be putting a picatinny sight on it anyway, but worth noting.

[@meangreen1911]

Lord Drac you maintain the Crown and King of Foam Flinging Blaster reviews. I am always impressed with your articulate, well informed, and in your face reviewing. Mo Powa Baby! Keep up the great work! Hope to see you at END WAR PENN STATE in PA???

[@WardNightstone]

I mean we are all thinking "Drac darts" though we know you won't go for that so how about Redhots

[@paulkimble454]

I thought of something like "pyra-darts" because Drac said about the pattern being like a pyramid style pattern, or even "tri-darts" since it's got 3 triangles as the pattern on the tips 🙂

[@takumirocks2041]

triforce darts.

[@biohazard724]

Lil Smokies

[@shadow45432]

Hey drac, do you recomenned this for hvz? Im planning to get this to go to a local nerf club

[@pawelDrumCovers]

Hi, great review. Quick question - how much strength does the loading take? Do you think an 8 yo will handle this?

[@DBZSeanzie]

Bought the Stryker sights for my nexus pro and found myself having to aim pretty much right smack on top of the target to hit my target lest I fall short. They look cool though

[@GameKnight07]

Drac, Is that a Conquest Pro on the table? 🤔 11:57

[@BenthewildchildE750]

Whatever blaster I’m getting between the Nexus and striker. I am putting Jurassic pro sights on it.

[@loudstone9193]

11:48 drac do you have the new adventure force pro blaster already. I think i see it on the table

[@KlotzProductions]

I never thought about trying to shoot mega and rival rounds with the Aeon Pro but I tested it and apparently it can shoot them as well... that's so sweet.

[@rebekahdodge3251]

Do the same mod as foamblast and bevel the barrel. It reduces jams and increases consistencey. However, considering how loose the barrrel is, we should problably all replace it. (unless you really need to fire waffles)

[@daltonnick4986]

11:57 the conquest pro chilling on the table

[@mccbuddytaras6637]

i wanna know: in no particular order or reason 1. do nexus stock or mod parts fit, and which ones. 2. is the pump grip real or AF sized picatinny underneath. 3. do spring spacers work the same as they do in the nexus. 4. is the grip swappable? both main and pump grips 5. aluminum or plastic barrel 6. US only release or worldwide 7. did they fix the stock 'flexing' under heavier primes 8. does the factory stock lock into place better the same or worse than the nexus one 9. when can i buy one 10. how much will they be

[@polar1991]

There is picattiny under the pump grip, it is an aluminum barrel and he said in the video that it’s the same amount as the nexus pro ($50). For the rest I don’t know. Hope this helps :)

[@rebekahdodge3251]

Most stocks for the nexus should fit, cause it's still a buffer tube stock. For mod parts, I am only aware that the spring spacers will fit. The pump grip should be the modified dart zone rails, so you will have to file them a bit or use a 3d printed part to use real picatinny attachments. You should be able to swap the grips. The barrel is aluminum, as shown in the foamblast video. I believe this is a US only release, but the nexus is coming to europe soon. The stock is a better fit, I believe, but I'm not sure about build quality. I think they'll come out in august, but I'm not sure. They will cost $50, just like the nexus. I hope I helped and you acrually read this.

[@guitarman416]

Oh man all of Drac's not beskar accessories are going to look so good on this blaster

[@produumovuux2622]

I hate how loose the sights are, but damnnn i love how clean the iron sights are

[@Sirius_Coby]

Man, that is one good looking blaster. I'd totally buy one if I didn't have a Nexus Pro. I'm super excited about the red darts though because I'll actually be able to find them.

[@micahchadwick3352]

When he bit the head off the dart. That had me dead 😂😂😂

[@lindsayromano8249]

Love it so much favorite video of 2021.

[@jamiehope8703]

Definitely picking one up for myself. Getting some alpha trooper vibes and mine broke recently so I’m definitely getting this

[@grandswordmaster]

How about Delta Darts to capitalize on the triangles on the tip?

[@zeanibis5083]

I was laughing when drac said after 146 he said one fluffy dog 😂

[@wolfkilljoy]

Looks great but kind of want a 45 degree AFG instead of the smaller horizontal pump it has. Just seems it would be a little harder to prime especially compared to the Nexus.

[@Anino_Makata]

I think a vert grip would be better for this, 'cause I don't like how close the back of the pump comes to the magwell. Unless you're being very deliberate, that's asking to pinch your hand somewhere.

[@markcerone1851]

I believe Drac makes it?!

[@failfurby]

I prefer the design DNA of the Stryker to the NexusPro, I think I will actually pick one up to get in on this short dart action. I've been full-length flywheels for so long, its high time I diversify :D

[@rodemus18]

What sights did you use drac? They look awesome!!!

[@meliesther]

Do you have the the new adventure force pro? Is that it on the painting table? If so when are you making a video on it?

[@flack2998]

when u put the mega darts in, it could be similar to what the ww2 americans used. They could put grenades in their m1 garand barrels and shoot them out so if anyone makes a film, they could try to make the gun look more similar to an m1 garand by putting a shorter mag.

[@Reaperman4711]

Maybe a 3d-printed rail-mounted deprime button extension, for easy shotgunning? I don't think anybody's designed one for nexus, and I assume this is about the same deal.

[@polar1991]

I have seen someone who modded his deprime using his back iron sight so when you fold it down it deprimes.

[@michaelfinlay1412]

Or you could load 2 half length darts into a full length dart magazine

[@sethnicholls7861]

Gonna be glorious to mod, hope the shell is slightly beefier than the Nexus Pro. At least maybe leave more doors open to possible upgrades. Great preview/review, yes please mod the internals 1st Drac.

[@cd14623]

I’d love to see some printed party popper barrel attachments with either mega or rival

[@ZakLeek]

I bet the designers are laughing at you trying all sorts of ammo from the barrel, thinking, "He hasn't tried BoomCo or Ultra yet..." 🤣🧡 This is such a great blaster, I prefer the look of this to the Nexus's owing to the colour and the stock mainly. I'd love to see a mod guide too!

[@CadeTwo2]

I just picked up a Stryker and it is amazing that I can get such a useful blaster for $50 and not need to do any risky mods. The nerf market has evolved

[@milosmods]

I want to see if it'll take one of your skinny pushers I also want to see if it'll take a turf spring but I also want to see if I can dump a full foot of brass into it

[@snugmode]

hey drac is this suppressor connection shaped the same as the one that comes in the nexus / aeon? The aeon muzzle connection is a perfect fit for a scar barrel and I wanna know if the Stryker can fit those too . thanks for the amazing content! hope you have a good day

[@LordDraconical]

It is

[@plumbinggamer]

So is the prime bar durable enough for hardcore play and for spring mods or would it just break?

[@Killercop3000]

Max darts might be my new dart now

[@dzpdave1649]

Max darts, great video, I have been waiting for you to get your hands on one

[@MrJeepinZeke]

Making it into more of a SMG style looks promising by just collapsing the stock. A different style stock would do a lot with just iron sights. I like the stock ACOG they made. Looks good.

[@Xevo79]

I was really hoping to see the Hyper round over the chrono. Already excited about the Monolith being the best electronic Hyper blaster hahah

[@Dragonking42166]

At 11:56 is that the new Adventure force blaster with the rear loading mag on the table?

[@rebekahdodge3251]

The blaster is called the conquest pro. Dart zone should have made it a different color so we couldn't see it.

[@wilsono.4920]

My Lord, can you please shoot a comparison video between the Stryker, Nexus Pro and the Pro Series Mk 1.1? Is it work purchasing a Mk 1.1 at $150 versus the Stryker at $50? I’ve always wanted the Mk 1. Thank you in advance, my boys and I love your content.

[@KlotzProductions]

I was going to get a nexus pro but maybe I will grab the Stryker instead. I think I prefer the shotgun pump style out of the box. Plus, I think Target is a better store than Walmart in general so I would prefer to give them my money.

[@DanRibar]

Hey Dude - any idea when this is going to go on sale? I check Target everyday.... but no joy. Any insight?

[@ldcommando1616]

I got one the other day and my one gripe is the stock. The stupid cheek rest makes it so you have to smash your face against it to even remotely want to use the iron sights. Also did anyone else's half length magazine break immediately? Mine's dart pusher came free of the spring and the spring tangled on itself the first time I loaded it. Popped it open and fixed it and it did it again within 10 minutes of use. I might've just gotten a lemon though. I'm gonna buy a talon mag soon but in the meantime this thing yeets full length darts with impunity. Glad I picked it up, just wish my half length mag wasn't busted. 9/10

[@Dreamybloo101]

I FREAKING LOVE PUMP ACTION

[@jonliebler6179]

I'm just getting back into nerf and when I found this channel (awesome btw, best dude doing it).... I have to ask- is that tree in the neighbors yard?🤣 I'm picturing just loading up some old man's backyard with a 1000 (not elite) darts

[@supercurry7044]

Awesome Review Drac! Dart Zone is Killing it! What a great time it is to be a Nerfer. While the Hyper line doesn't initially look Perfect, I think it has huge Potential and honestly looks like a lot of Fun! Then if you want to step up your game there are all the Amazing New Releases from Dart Zone like the Max, especially at this super affordable price point. The hobby just keeps getting better and better! It's so nice when the Manufacturers listen to their customers and create Awesome and Fun Products. It's a win/win for us! 😎

[@sirifjfjdjsjdufjdjdjdcjcjd3157]

Rush 40 is the best secondary

[@magshemm4984]

there is a conquest pro in the back round on the chronology test

[@mpkwraith5317]

Putting this bad boy on my Christmas list

[@TorchicNidoran1994]

Definitely looking to get one of these to get back into the Nerf game! Though I'm wondering if the rail is a proper Picatinny so I can put a holo sight on it

[@coryzepp238]

Looks awesome. I'm so happy for the darts. Loved the adventurefirce darts but that dark grey is hard to trace your shots.

[@brady567]

MAH sounds cool to me (“max accurate half” adding the L at the end would be weird)

[@MrClean-lz5qo]

Diamond half lengths cause they will probably release full sized versions soon