The Best Blasters of 2024

Last week we looked at the worst, now let's look at the best blasters of 2024.
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[@derrickjohnson5368]

Its easy to Stan Dart Zone when they are absolutely delivering in many many categories

[@ZuruLongshotIsOverrated]

Exept quality control

[@TheGlassMan]

Uh, no? Dart Zone's quality control is fine, at least for me. I'm not sure if we're talking about the same blaster brand, or are you buying Air Warriors blasters on accident and calling them Dart Zone blasters? Nonetheless, I want to hear your problems on what makes Dart Zone terrible with quality control on your end.

[@ZuruLongshotIsOverrated]

@@TheGlassMan The Omnia, MK3 and the Maxim Pro burn out

[@nerdtvch5]

To this day, I have only seen one person use a nightengale reliably, and they modified their mags and used the shortest short darts they could find, at HvZ's (traditionally low FPS caps) I see the nightengale mags fail all the time, which is ashame because we treat these blasters as "budget 120fps" blasters. Hence why I see them all the time from newer players. If people are buying them, no one is using them. Also the nightengale 2.0 is a direct competitor with the HC Diana, Worker even recommends using a 4S lipo... for some reason I would've put the venom on here instead, everyone who uses nightengales switched to the venom and the mags have been far more reliable because DZ made the mags for their own darts.

[@RiverWilliamson]

My HvZ doesn't allow Worker darts because is their heads are too hard. The 'gale jams on longer darts, so it isn't really an option /shrug

[@TRXtattoos]

I have 4 of them. Two og and two newer ones. I use them constantly and have never had any of those issues with any of them. Nor have any of the people I play with. They are, hands down my favorite and most used blasters by far. The Venom is garbage and should be deleted from history as a swing and HUGE miss. Garbage at 20 bucks is 20 bucks worth of garbage. Putting it on this list would be sacrilegious fan boy trash.

[@jamesgrubbs3585]

I own 6 originals and 4 2.0s and I thing it might be the most popular blaster going at every HvZ I go to. Solid pick for the best blaster list to me.

[@nerdtvch5]

@@TRXtattoos i think the original is better then the 2.0 and with DZ mini angled Talons it works perfectly. But I have no reason to buy a full auto version or any other because DZ Venom is just that good. Besides, I own a Diana. I have no reason to waste money on mid tier blasters in this role. When the Venom is like 50 bucks and just works 100% of the time

[@derkaiser9881]

@@TRXtattoosDo you have one?

[@JohnSmith-tp9pb]

I can see I’m not the first to say this, but I’d let the Venom Pro share the Nightingale’s spot. Same machine pistol space, high-quality blaster, plus it’s cheaper and available on store shelves (at least Target’s).

[@MrKartrun]

The Stryker 2.0 is super sweet and deserves some love!!

[@joshuasmith6346]

It jams a lot on slam fire

[@g0ld3nthr0n3]

Wow, the Venom Pro doesn't get a spot on this list, it barely even gets an offhand mention. You praise the Gnarl and Aeon Pro X for the off-the-shelf utility and the Venom has that in spades.

[@GucciBodyBags]

Maybe its not top 5 because it or maxim are the BOATs lol

[@ColossalDookie]

cry 😂

[@sweetlikechocothai]

No Venom? And you liked the Torrent?

[@aceherb1755]

How are you not gonna put the venom pro on here?

[@joshuasmith6346]

Venom pro is amazing

[@TeflonDave]

Reviewed your Stryker 2.0 vid again just now to see, but I don't recall you making a direct comparison to the Nexus Pro X. Can you share what makes you choose one over the other here? [Noticed that you said "This isn't a cost comparison video..." while explaining the Nightingale's place on the list, but also specifically mentioned price-for-performance with _every_ other blaster 😃]

[@alaeriia01]

The Stryker is a little shoogly compared to the Nexus Pro X, but it has the better sight-over-bore and I prefer the drum as I am a scavenger.

[@RiverWilliamson]

​@@alaeriia01I shot the Nexus Pro X at a demo booth, and I just couldn't tolerate a performance blaster with a low barrel

[@joshuasmith6346]

I think the nexus pro shoots better then stryker.

[@gabrielpalileo3294]

Honestly love my Torrent. Once you fix the ratcheting prime (simply snipping a few bits of plastic and removing the locking mechanism at the front), it is a very nice blaster.

[@user-ch9he1my4k]

Agreed I like it more than the aeon pro x. Much easier to prime and more comfortable. Pretty accurate with DZ darts too they're so much better than the included darts

[@timkaase6945]

I have two Torrents that I modded into a D-5 copperhead and a D-6 Sidewinder from Cyberpunk 2077

[@Senrath]

I have all three of Siren's blasters and am eagerly watching to see what they do next, but of the three the only one I actually just like is the Blink. The Gnarl's grip and pull ring are too small while the Maulr's grip is too big and the prime isn't smooth. I like what they attempted, I just think they missed the mark. The Blink, though, I just like. I like how it feels in the hand, I like the variable FPS and fire rate, and I like that it comes with a battery and is its own charger (I already had lipos and a charger but not everyone does, and it makes it easier for people to get into lipo powered blasters).

[@Andygriff1975]

I really like Siren as a company, had a great customer experience with them when my first Gnarl had it's barrel fly out on the third shot. That being said the Gnarl shouldn't make any top 5 blaster list. No one likes the grip. If you say you like it then you must be sponsored by them. It's horrible. The prime is uncomfortable, barely able to fit a single adult sized finger. There is no return spring on prime which is probably good as your finger might get ripped out. I'm cheering for Siren and hope their version 2.0 blasters are great but the Gnarl isn't it. Need more love for the Desperado!

[@Andygriff1975]

I also believe at $50 the Venom Pro should make most people's top 5 list. You get a great blaster, two mags, darts, eye pro and battery. It performs great and has great value.

[@Senrath]

I actually know someone who likes the Gnarl grip and prime! Their hands are absolutely *tiny*, so it fits them perfectly.

[@Andygriff1975]

@@Senrath true ergonomics are individual but compared to the other 150 or so blasters I have it’s easily one of the worst grips for me.

[@raedien]

Gnarl sucks. So uncomfortable.

[@dot0verdrive]

What. You honorable mentioned a hasbro blaster but you didn't put the venom pro on the list?! I was sure the venom pro was going to be #1 or #2, the value is so good

[@krayzee1227]

The smooth prime of the Nexus prox & the top barrel & drum of the stryker 2.0 really need to make a baby... I think the venom pro is my favorite blaster of the year personally, but to each their own. That Kunlun deserves a mention too, what a monster!

[@stevenbobbybills]

Nice to see the Ace get a shout out at the end, it's one of the only blasters I've picked up this year.

[@EJR914]

Great list, Drac!

[@andrewt8721]

Excellent take on those blasters, love your honesty and the way you disclose it's your personal views based on your hands on use of them.

[@quickchevys]

Love your videos. Very well explained and informative

[@SouthernBrisbaneNerf]

Never thought I'd ever see Hasbro getting into Half-length darts. Haven't seen any for sale in Australia though.

[@elitefoamdragon]

I just picked up the aeon at Walmart in the states for 19.99 on sale currently, can’t wait to do an unboxing for it

[@GinxZypher]

Cool list, lot of springers. Shout out to the Twist Fury, most underrated blaster you can get on store shelves this year.

[@NightFury-jd8ce]

4 Aeon PX just needed a peek groove drilled/dremmeled/Sanded in the back of the prime handle and a clear N strike stock I could squeeze at least two RIVAL grenades in between it's bars, and to borrow big brother NPX's plastic bearing BCAR to be an ideal CQB with an accuracy streak!

[@randomsteve8]

This list makes sense. You should split the top/worst blasters into pro and non pro categories.

[@jibb8545]

Contractual mention of Hasbro offering noted.

[@Giosuke_Giogashikata]

4:44 Hey, does anyone know of any kits to make the Gnarl a slide prime blaster? Looking at the top section, I think it’d be easy to design something that rode along the picatinny and hooked into the priming slot, so if some experienced people could tell me why I’m wrong, that’d be lovely.

[@BobOBob]

Right now on Amazon (apparently expiring on 12/20) there is a coupon taking the Torrent down to slightly under $16

[@DoubleL11862]

I appreciate DZ trying something different, but the paddle rev triggers are just not the way. Hopefully they go back to a conventional rev or a dual stage trigger

[@Giosuke_Giogashikata]

I remember seeing a post that said toy laws require a rev trigger, so dual-stage might be a thing of purely the hobbyists. I personally like the paddle rev triggers from an aesthetic standpoint, but I get it if people don’t like them.

[@StirFryChicken]

The Kunlun is definitely up there in the top 5

[@mattzehr4133]

Springers are winners for 2024 for sure, 3D printing or off the shelf they stand up higher performance all day long.

[@JoeyIA]

I wish Nerf Peo were more Elite-styled blasters that shoot 150 fps. I’d be down for a Pro Accutrooper / Alpha Trooper or a Pro Roughcut X that shoots half lengths… stuff like that.

[@alej37728]

Stryker 2.0, Nexus Pro X, Torrent, are my only favorites 🥺

[@Wohren_Oss]

i think it's interesting how, you really only need a pusher, a flywheel, and a scar barrel in that order. Everything else can be placed in so many different configurations so, why are all designs so based on modern arms?... no more scifi looking designs. Something that makes the barrel assembly closer to aim sights, since it doesn't have to be close to the trigger anymore. i don't know...

[@blendervendor2220]

12:47 uhhhh... the kunlun... This certainly is a list though.

[@potatokilr7789]

Will you make a video about the metal "Etherium" triggers for the Nexus Pro you recently started selling on your website? The Nexus Pro has had metal replacement parts for a few years now, but until you released your trigger, there was no way to get a metal trigger (the trigger was the only part you couldn't get in metal). I think it would be beneficial for people to become more aware of the trigger.

[@PaRtiCLE1000]

Nice music and list

[@NightFury-jd8ce]

2 Opted not to go 2.0 since both Nightingales 1.0s still delight!

[@TheBlargMarg]

Actually surprised for the Torrent being 5th with the jamming problems. Edit: The Ace of Spades in my opinion is the best looking as a functional blaster ever (so far). I love revolvers and that thing is a blast.

[@NightFury-jd8ce]

3 Opted out of the Maxim Pro happily to have the Blink

[@OgYokYok]

I thought I knew for sure what the no1 spot was going to be but I guess the blastercorn must have released last year.

[@AndyHankin-r2s]

A great list Drac. I love my nightingale 2, full auto on 3s is fun noizey madness.getting the maxim and venom pro hopefully soon from bastertime, looking forward to plinking with them.Will have to purchase the nexus pro x, love my aeon pro x, its a little bit more expensive to get in the uk , but just blasts , so is well worth it. Love your channel my man. I value your opinions. Your also amusing.And the underworld franchise is of course cool as funk. much love to you from Mid Wales . Hope to be able to buy somebof cool stuff you make off you in person , if/when you make it to back to the uk again.

[@timkaase6945]

I disagree with the Nightingale 2.0 as #2 best. I personally tried the Nightingale 2.0 and it was unwieldy,overpowered,and only accepted worker gen3's and nothing else. Seth,the ex-owner of this POS (what he called it) said he bought it from Amazon with three magazines for around $260, and he sent it all back. Seth was the one who suggested to me to buy the Venom pro. My great friend,Seth also gave me a Venom Pro. I'm sorry for disagreeing with you,Drac.

[@Fires_Stuff]

I really hope Nerf gets there act together, gets better with quality control, and actually puts out good for your money pro blasters.

[@yumanai5615]

Unless you want a cosplay prop Outlaw > Ace of Spades

[@NightFury-jd8ce]

1 NPX is dynamite with metal bearing DZ BCAR, dialed in scope, and any of the top 3 pro performing half darts in the right flinger's hands

[@LandoniousRex077]

Can you do some more pocket knife content?

[@darrenwalsh7866]

my no1 is the omnoa v2/3 its all the blaster u need

[@darrenwalsh7866]

my super blasteer,, a cyhthaia ,, or the kunlun but thats specific both f awsome

[@darrenwalsh7866]

the siern bink 100 its insane does what others cant but not my fav

[@DarkAsKnightCR]

Yeah... I need to pick up a Nexus Pro X...

[@NightFury-jd8ce]

Hon Mention the only Nerf Pro I thought worth buying

[@NightFury-jd8ce]

5 Gnarl not anywhere near Blink, but yeah price!

[@darrenwalsh7866]

the nerf sprinter i likeed

[@scorpion563]

Should've had venom been an honorable mention smh

[@darrenwalsh7866]

the x shot fury x is the next blow u away

[@nukethenatelore]

music too loud imo.

[@darrenwalsh7866]

run and gun do what ever lol , i tend to do vortex or rival

[@RiverWilliamson]

This is Striker 2 slander

[@darrenwalsh7866]

nught 2,o a back up same as the venom

[@Salamander2-i6c]

Hot take: flywheel blasters are overrated. batteries are expensive and run out. springers are just better

[@americancow598]

Rate of fire tho

[@limezhitel]

Just use lipos or imr or other rechargable

[@Salamander2-i6c]

@@limezhitel how much does a lipo cost. im not super into modding i like getting a good blaster and just using it. The aeon pro x is my current blaster of choice.

[@Salamander2-i6c]

@americancow598 villianator is fast enough for me

[@limezhitel]

@@Salamander2-i6c well with good wiring and motors you can get a lipo for around 20$, prob less

[@darrenwalsh7866]

my nightingales are pink

[@reviewchan9806]

If you're so interested in competitive play then why don't you go to community events? 13:30?

[@jsanchez9084]

I have a torren i like it but not top five the venom needs to be there i have one and thats my favorite of this year

[@koolBOY8323]

i'd like to know what in the hobby space is compatible with the torrent...outside of talon mags that work sort of, and nerf pro mags work with literally nothing else. so, maybe you're talking about the darts?...and the gnarl? feelin like the nightingale is only there cuz you didn't want tooooo much dart zone stan so no venom? gotta break up what would otherwise be a domination of the top 5 if you included the stryker 2.0 and the venom...jussayin.

[@darrenwalsh7866]

its a raven

[@iamsam322]

Bro I’m not tryna be a hater I mean I don’t know you but you gotta get bigger shirts than this one😂

[@milosmods]

Yeah I enjoyed the worst blasters of the year video of yours my friend I really did LOL the torrent and the sender were both two of the worst blaters the gnarl was a terrible Blaster as well it was actually one of my worst blasters I had five and the two of The blasters that you've shown first they were on the worst blasters of the year last for me

[@AndyHankin-r2s]

Your channels super cool bud, enjoying your reviews and opinions, love from the UK.

[@milosmods]

@AndyHankin-r2s ohh wow thx

[@silentbattousai1]

Hey what do you know I live in Rhode Island

[@TheNukedNacho]

If you make good stuff at a good price, you get good reviews??? Who could believe such an absurd and outlandish concept. /s

[@xHxlo]

Nerf doesn’t get this concept lol

[@TheNukedNacho]

@@xHxlo yeah modern Nerf has become that one Simpson meme. “Are we out of touch? No. It’s the consumers who are wrong.” It’s pretty much “Nerf *is* nothing” nowadays

[@darrenwalsh7866]

the music is crap btw lol,, nut the top 5 everyone will disagree siren hit it running blazzing a trail , , hate to say my top is te new omina

[@39cluesfan]

would love to see some BLASTING happening in a BLASTER video as a non-blaster head

[@jimbones0]

I agree with this list 👍

[@nahuelb9272]

you only covered 5 blasters, there are still 52019 left to cover

[@kianmccartney174]

The first of many 🫡