Top 10 Roller Coaster Launches in the World

What better way to start off a roller coaster than with a launch straight out of the gate! Today we're counting down the 10 best launches on a roller coaster. For this, we are specifically looking at the launch, and not the rest of the layout.
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[@vortex365]

Maverick's launch out of the tunnel really caught me by surprise the first time, I didn't expect it to speed up that fast after coming to an almost complete stop. And the quick turn to the left out of the tunnel had me holding on for dear life.

[@TP_Recommendations]

I LOVE Maverick! Such an amazing coaster!

[@rugbyseason5950]

I lost my voice screaming on tue maverick lol

[@mattyp007]

I never got the opportunity to go to cedar point, but I bet maverick might be in my top 10 favorite coasters if I get the chance to ride it.

[@linabelle2259]

LOVE CEDAR POINT

[@KemoKidd]

I feel like Maverick gets overlooked and is underrated bc of all the other great rides at Cedar Point. One of my all time favorite rides! So fun. First time not expecting that 2nd launch is awesome!

[@adambuckler1398]

I think The Rock ‘N Roll Rollercoaster is an extremely underrated launch. I know the stats aren’t that impressive (0-57 in 3 seconds), but the theming is incredible. Shooting out of the station with flashing lights in the dark makes it feel so much more intense and elevates the experience significantly

[@MaxxVelo]

not to mention Steven Tyler's countdown

[@yaheard215]

I got on 2 times in a row it was definitely intense at the time it came out

[@WhatAG23]

I have to agree, it’s actually a really good launch with its presentation and I love the ride as a whole

[@me-myself-i787]

How does it compare to Flight of Fear's launch?

[@adambuckler1398]

@@me-myself-i787 Intensity wise, its about the same. Just add in significantly more theatricals and some awesome on-board audio

[@the_dmb7569]

Taylor: Best launches in the world Also Taylor: Includes Bluefire in Thumbnail

[@matthewsouthwell9653]

It would've been even worse if he included Icon in the thumbnail. That launch is utter garbage

[@Basti-vn8gp]

Or Helix

[@MultiPlayboy4444]

Blue fire is very photogenic

[@PersonLabeledN0AH]

MultiPlayboy4444 True

[@oxaile4021]

@@MultiPlayboy4444 But as a ride it's boring af.

[@ScrewyLoops]

Formula Rossa is an easy win for me! Especially in that intense 40°c+ heat! Felt like an hair dryer 🤣

[@benwesley5260]

ScrewyLoops they call that Tuesday in Florida 🤣

[@noway2658]

Did you get hit in the face by a pigeon?

[@tomwhite4596]

Ayeeee, screwyloops! And they said avengers infinity war was an ambitious crossover 😂

[@Ezrasaintmorgan]

ScrewyLoops I would love to go ride formula Rosa but my parents probably wouldn’t want to go to Abu Dhabi just to ride a roller coaster lolol

[@pancake764]

Where’s Maxx force?

[@kittenemi_]

my favourite launch coaster is Stealth at Thorpe park. the lights above you on the front row that tick up and then the suspense till they go green, you hear the iconic "GO GO GO GO" and you launch up to 80mph in 1.9 seconds. really gets your heart pounding!

[@victorrodriguez6608]

Genuinely surprised not to see the Hulk coaster on this list. The launch itself is amazing! It's got that great theming, the lights all around, and that soundtrack coming through. It's awesome.

[@karnadyjuan]

never ride the hulk but love Decepticoaster (copy of hulk in Beijing).... i agree that good theming makes it better than some that have faster launches but 0 theming

[@scottbiggs8894]

Agreed. It's not nearly as fast as these, but the fact that it appears to be a regular go up the hill...and then it launches you UP HILL! The surprise is excellent.

[@user-fo8ry4gw4h]

This ride holds special meaning to me. My son was making his 1st trip to an amusement park where he met the minimum height requirements for all the rides!!! But it poured down rain. All the big, outdoor rides were closed. He was very disappointed until nightfall and the rain stopped!!! We saw the test runs start and we beelined it to Hulk. We walked right on, got strapped in we were off. Neither one of us knew it was a launch coaster and when it did blast uphill, both of us were completely caught off guard 😮in the best possible way!!!!! Went on to ride it 5 more times that night. Most fun I think I ever had!!! I

[@steelnole3847]

I love Hulk, with the lights, sounds, and you’re going up hill and go straight into a zero g roll!

[@alistairbentley8965]

Steel Nole I was actually shocked to not see Hulk in the top 3

[@disanthropi]

@@alistairbentley8965 top 3? I've ridden it and it's cool, but it's no where near the same tier as top thrill dragster. Plus the line for it in the hot summer was designed by a sadist

[@alistairbentley8965]

Jamie Bridle I’ve only ridden 3 of these (Red Force, Furious Baco, and Volcano) but I just see the Hulk as a classic as much as Volcano. Maybe not top 3 but definitely included

[@joaospegiorin7840]

Yeah, that should be on the list

[@disanthropi]

@@alistairbentley8965 its def very fun. I have no idea why people rave about rip ride rocket when hulk is like a short 10 minute walk away. Maybe I got a bad ride but to me it just seemed like a gimmick lol hulk is far superior

[@PrinceRoyceFan667]

Can't wait for top 10 favorite midcorse breakruns.

[@CoasterStudios]

How exciting😂

[@maxwright1611]

They are all on California ahhhhhh and Hollywood rip ride rockit to sleep

[@KemoKidd]

😂😂😂😂

[@theleftuprightatsoldierfield]

All midcourse brake runs should strive to be like the 4th one on California AAAAAAHHHHHH

[@unrequited8200]

Oh man! The Beast, at KI... when it does that unbanked turn into that looooooong, straight brake shed, and at the end of it, the magnetic brakes trim your speed in half or less... so good. Gives me chills. XD lol

[@swickzy9250]

2:45 That impression of Takoda was perfect. Nice job Taylor. Also, Where Is Lightning Rod’s Launched Lift hill?

[@glaxiccp7841]

Barry B. Benson yoooo I completely forgot about that. Def better than a lot of others just because it’s at an incline

[@viktorkhatibi2086]

And where tf is maverick’s launch

[@swickzy9250]

Viktor Khatibi the only good part of maverick is the second launch

[@trippieblue9207]

@@swickzy9250 bruh what

[@swickzy9250]

Joshua Pritchard yeah forgot about that.

[@iitzfizz]

For me it's stealth at Thorpe park though I'd love to try TTD and some of the others. Stealth has a fast acceleration though, 0-80mph in 1.5

[@DustySmith1]

Now about 86 to try and stop rollbacks

[@grovsey3656]

1.9

[@chazgames3690]

1.8? 1.5 would be unholy

[@ThemeparkAdventures]

I have had the privilege of having done Ring Racer in Germany four times in it's 4 days of operation in 2013. It's launch was absolutely incredible, and on pair with Dodonpa. Depending on whose stats you were looking at (the park stated different stats than RCDB), it was even faster then Dodonpa. I even, in hindsight, have had the last public ride ever on Ring Racer. I was lucky enough to be on the last ride of the day, on it's (what turned out to be) last operating day. I've done ever coaster on this list, with the exception of Red Force (not build yet at time of visit) and Vulcano. (Closed on my visit in 2016) I agree with most parts. I put Formula Rossa as my absolute number 1. It's very similar as the launch on TTD, but where TTD flats out, Formula Rossa has an powerful extra punch near the end of the launch, to give it that extra 50km/h / 30mph speed. I've done Formula Rossa before TTD, so when I rode TTD I actually was a bit underwhelmed by the launch. It didn't have that insane extra punch Formula Rossa has. (TDD is still a great launchcoaster)

[@CoasterStudios]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dreams2reality410]

I'm just feel sooooo blessed to have been able to ride Top Thrill Dragster on two perfect days 3 yrs ago. Something to behold on a beautiful Sandusky day.

[@lourdesokoro4158]

definitely the hulk. its pretty intense how it shoots you straight into a 110ft tall zero-g roll reaching speeds of 40 mph but then you reach speeds of 67 mph right before that massive cobra roll over the lagoon. gotta love the hulk.

[@sportsgamer1234]

Absolutely pal I love hulk bro 💥

[@smasher.338]

My fav coaster hands down.

[@TheyfoundRickGrimes]

One of my all time faves too - love it!! 👍🎢👍

[@josephaviles2126]

immediately went to comment this after the video lmao

[@jonathanlee7355]

It's cool cuz of the theming and cuz its uphill

[@knexcreator382]

Top thrill dragsters launch is insane. The anticipation is insane and the theming makes it so much more terrifying.

[@dubvuchyea502]

It really is. Unreal.

[@trickstothetrades1801]

It is a 17 second ride. We waited 4 hours to ride it when it first opened. For 17 second ride!!!!! And it was so worth it!!!!

[@cameron2679]

Knott’s is the closest thrill park to me and I’ve always loved Xcelerator, but when I learned later how highly enthusiasts regard it and how it was the first of its kind, I love it even more now. I’m glad it made the list!

[@HangtimeThrills]

CoasterForce has deleted channels for using their POVs, you need to be careful Taylor!

[@CrazyDash9]

HangtimeThrills unless he got permission

[@monacoGP11]

Yeah

[@HangtimeThrills]

CrazyDash Yt CoasterForce doesn’t allow ANYBODY to use POVs or atleast nobody I know of

[@CrazyDash9]

HangtimeThrills top 10 central be like. I swear he used a few coaster force povs in it

[@XGaming1]

I don’t like CoasterForce, his new countdown videos are made so bad.

[@CoasterHour]

Dragster is my favorite launch as well! Definitely best experienced in the front row. My other favorites are Xcelerator, Storm Runner, Maverick (Second launch), Montezoomas Revenge, and the final Sky Rocket 2 launch.

[@jessajessa5747]

Yes, I'm so happy to see someone say Montezuma's Revenge! That was my first "launch coaster" aa a kid, it definitely was ahead of it's time!

[@ukthrills613]

Surprised Stealth isn't on here since it's technically got a faster acceleration than Xcelerator 🤔

[@idontknowimlostforwords4715]

I’m not surprised, cause Xcelerator does it better cause it has lapbars....

[@ukthrills613]

@@idontknowimlostforwords4715 that shouldn't really make a difference with the launch though tbh. If anything the OTSRs take away your sense of control more during a launch.

[@oliverswope2447]

It also has a faster acceleration than storm runner which also has the over the shoulder restraints.

[@idontknowimlostforwords4715]

Uk Thrills lap bars give you more openness during launches, OTSRS restrain you more. - It was only a 10 list, and the amount of launch coasters that are better than Stealth is very high, but it’s also very subjective, and coaster enthusiasts will always have their own views.

[@improvialyoshi3227]

Lap bars are better. I'm a fan of Ka but the lap bars of dragster just make me love it. I suspect the same goes for Stealth vs Xcelerator. Lap bars just make you feel more open, especially with the Intamin t-bars, it is so unrestrictive.

[@joeschmoeairassassin9539]

Taylor: Top Thrill Dragster is my favorite launch Cedar Point Fanboy: *Happyness Noises*

[@YT0091]

Yeah, that's totally me. I've been going to CP since I was a kid. It will always be the best for me.

[@nathanielthomas2502]

Agreed..sry

[@nathanielreid460]

Sound King Look you already know it when I saw that dragster was his favorite I started jumping up because I thought that formula Rosa would have been his favorite but no Cedar point has taken it again we all know that’s the best part in the world so don’t even at me on that

[@mmegidolaonn8295]

It’s Nate Lewis Uk enthusiast here, and from what I’ve seen I agree, I can’t wait to get over to CP.

[@rcengineer]

Cedar point is the only reason anyone ever goes to Ohio.

[@samuelahoffman]

Copperhead Strike’s second launch is just sooooo satisfying to me, being on an airtime hill makes it a really unique feeling

[@butthead54]

8:18 lol that kid is a legend

[@landonproctor132]

ahaha you saw that too 😂😂

[@visionist7]

She loved it

[@20motu08]

Nothing legend, this is harassing

[@AlexandreSantos-yv2tj]

@@20motu08 r/wooosh

[@gravelor78]

@@20motu08 cry

[@jwhittle91]

The launch on Dragster is unbelievable. Very smooth, extremely fast, and highly intense. It always takes me breath away. The launch catches me off guard every time even though I know what to expect.

[@fifa22isshite90]

Stealth at Thorpe Park is the joint 4th fastest accelerating coaster in the world (0-82mph in 1.8 seconds). Crazy launch, definitely should have made this list imo

[@adrianmarti9613]

I've been in Red Force and also in Furius Baco. I have to say Furius Baco is the winner by so far. I've never felt a feeling like that in all my life. It was freaking insane

[@stuart_12yt89]

Ikr I was on it a few weeks ago. Best launch I’ve experienced!

[@sloviscelery2135]

I haven't done too many launch coasters, only 7, (being Stealth, RC Racer, Rock n Roller Coaster, Hyperspace Mountain, Rita, Furious Baco, and Red Force) and personally, I really like Steath's, Red Force's, and Rock n Roller coaster's. Red Force's launch has very little kick to it, but the speed at the end of it is just pronominal, Stealth's launch is insane, but my favourite is actually Rock n Roller Coaster in Paris. Despite not being the most forceful, it has a great atmosphere an theatrics around!

[@matthewsouthwell9653]

I've been on both Stealth and Rock n Roller Coaster and I much prefer Stealths launch

[@joaospegiorin7840]

Yes! That launch is awesome! I've only ridden the one at Hollywood Studios, and the countdown, plus the music just makes it a heck of a launch

[@matthewsouthwell9653]

I'll miss the Rock n Roll theme. Nothing, not even Iron Man, will compare to it

[@tomgjairport]

I can’t believe rock n roller coaster wasn’t included in this list! 😭

[@adrianmarti9613]

Furius Baco is a beast

[@sarahwright1531]

The launch on Storm Runner is definitely one of my favorite launches of all time 👏

[@wantedwario2621]

Never ride Dragster in the front at night unless you like bugs...

[@kopech279]

Wanted Wario I’ve done it at night a few times and I haven’t gotten any bugs surprisingly and they were halloweekends but still

[@SOL1Dfps]

9:30 pm in July is nasty lol

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

Wanted Wario I’m totally doing front row at night if I get the chance

[@edwardmadden709]

Wanted Wario NEVER ride valravn, steel vengeance or millenium force in the front row at night. By far worse than dragster because they sit so close to the water🤢

[@wantedwario2621]

@@kopech279 Well when i went in the middle of summer, they had dedicated towel people at the unload that handed out paper towels to wipe the bugs off with

[@cparkes92]

I ended 2019 with a front row night ride on TTD. One of the best coaster experiences ever!

[@stanton1270]

3:15 Me: sees that the train is going up the left side Also Me: *wait that's illegal*

[@CoasterStudios]

It’s a reflection in the glass

[@KevinGuffey1]

I just spent way too much time trying to figure that out. :)

[@nicholasfeller2078]

It's between TTD and Max Force for my favorite launch, but honorable mention to Thunderbird for having the most unsuspecting great launch.

[@coreydeshazo7961]

Flight of Fear, Cheetah Hunt, Lightning Rod, and Hulk will always have a special place in my heart. That was my first launch experience when I was a kid.

[@CrazGaming564]

I have been on a few launch coaster myself like Flight of Fear at Kings Island, and Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Great America, but my favorite is by far Maxx Force. That launch is incredibly intense and I rode it in the back row, at night, on the first day of Fright Fest for the 2019 season

[@alexl8552]

MaxxForce has left the chat.

[@wutduh8697]

I think MaxxForce is one of the better launch coasters overall. Idk about MaxxForce for its launch alone though. I still have to ride it even though it is at my home park. Lol

[@GBJGBJGBJx3]

MaxxForce is probably the craziest launch right behind DoDondonpa

[@christianmartin2814]

@@wutduh8697 0-70 something into a head chopper and a airtime hop, shoulda been on the list imo

[@ecashman]

I think the vertical launch on Wicked at Lagoon is really cool and worth a shout -- It's such a unique sensation, even if it doesn't reach quite the same speeds as other launches.

[@jakecollins6671]

I love that Taylor likes to sneak Taron into as many videos as possible. It’s such a great and underrated ride.

[@brentgoeller8257]

Thank you so much for including Volcano. I was on the first public launch of that coaster. It came out of the station, around the corner and stopped. After a few minutes the employees came out, pushed the train back into the station. A few people got off and switched out. Then they tried it again and it was insane. That being said, it isn't my favorite launch. My favorite is, and always has been, Flight of Fear also at King's Dominion. It is nowhere near as good as it was in the day. They used to only let you in to ride when the station was clear, The train returns to the station empty so you couldn't see what happened to the people in front of you, and you couldn't ask them about it. Then the lights would start dimming with some cool space ship sounds before launching you.

[@lukemeraz8686]

My favorite launch is on Max Force, but that's also quite bias because it's in my home park

[@ThrillSeekersandHellRaisers]

5:33 the "stoplight" (featured at drag strips) is called a Christmas tree. Not knocking the video, just letting people know.

[@pickie5171]

Thrill Seekers And Hell Raisers k

[@sandraweilbrenner67]

True

[@johnepants]

I like that they got the lights on the top hat too. Nice touch for guests in the park

[@koko4070]

When I went on top thrill dragster it was kinda scary, since I hadn’t been on many launched coasters before but after I went on top thrill dragster I loved it.

[@digginbrady1842]

KoKoPoof yeah I think I might even like it better than steel vengeance just because of that launch

[@forevulgarity9807]

lmao same, currently my favorite launch coaster

[@rayfromdabay3735]

@@digginbrady1842 S.V. is just alright but T.T.D. is crazy!

[@heyogie3840]

My first ride on dragster was front row. Loved it.

[@semiii]

Blue Fire in the Thumbnail😁 👌

[@kylewall8521]

I'm having french toast for launch

[@FearTheWeird300]

This made me realize that I barely been on coasters with launches

[@diego30s]

Rock'n'Roller Coaster. Doesn't accelerate really fast, but the theme is so good to me. You're at that red light, and it turns green and the music blasts you at the same time as the speed... ah man... I love that.

[@metrofilmer8894]

Just wait for F.L.Y at Phantasialand to become the first launched flying coaster and possibly best launch in Europe. Also RIP Volcanoes Launch

[@playerpressident9569]

I visited phantasialand

[@playerpressident9569]

I speak german

[@MigraineManX]

Its not - Tarons launch is much better

[@Coolsomeone234]

@@MigraineManX duh

[@dcxs]

Well I just have to correct you :)) Kingda ka has faster acceleration then Top Thrill Kingda ka: 0,0 km/h - 206,0 km/h in 3,5s Top Thrill Dragster: 0,0 km/h - 193,1 km/h in 4,0s

[@disanthropi]

Doesnt matter if top thrill is still the better ride. Kingda ka was just the rushed rip off

[@smuella]

I liked KKs launch better. Felt more intense to me and the numbers back it up. But whatever, to each their own :)

[@rugbyseason5950]

Dragster's launch is still smoother and more *original*

[@NerdGuyProductions]

Was so happy to see Xcelerator! That launch is surprisingly intense. Seriously takes your breath away

[@realtormattstout]

I’m so glad I made it to the end! I was getting worried TTD wouldn’t make the list. TTD is my all time favorite, with Taron coming in a close second. I was shocked to see Taron ranked so low! 😳

[@oofmodzz8101]

I had a great launch on Wicked Twister but we got so many rollbacks that they had to evacuate us off after a few laps

[@Nub00005]

lol. i think i like this launch over the dragster. especially when the ride op is like "launching in 3..2.(lol oops i hit it early xD)..1..." it makes a great sound and i love the feeling of the first run backwards when they speed you up. its not as forcefull as the dragster but its good enough

[@ELowe26]

I feel a whooooosh coming

[@CoasterFish]

I’ve had that issue too. There’s only been two occasions I didn’t get one.

[@cardio8133]

It's the only coaster along with vertical velocity and possessed that will roll back every time

[@tangzy5347]

@@cardio8133 bruh it's a joke....

[@joshkirkham4281]

Would love to see a video explaining difference between American, European and Japanese theme parks

[@CoasterStudios]

Great idea, i’ll add it to the list!

[@austintayloradt]

Dragster's launch puts that ride as my number 2 at Cedar Point, even though I know objectively other rides like Maverick or Millennium Force have a stronger case - I just love the launch that much, especially in the front row, probably one of my favorite sensations!

[@TrevorHaist]

Taylor I love your videos and I try to watch them every day keep up the great work

[@trevinoel8738]

You should try making a top ten favorite elements!

[@simonvanprooijen]

Taron has the best launches I've ever experienced!

[@samkuyken1971]

Sameee

[@nicholasjohnson7970]

Simon van Prooijen my top 3 launches even though I’ve only ridden one is maverick taron and copperhead strike and I’ve ridden copper head strike

[@thebloxkidz3858]

I’ve only been on one launched coaster and it was incredicoaster at Disneyland but I loved the cinematic countdown and the water effects ( very fun to watch off-ride) and then rising into this big tunnel

[@NRGFLOGaming]

Great video Taylor! My favorite launch coaster is also Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point. I have to agree with you on that one! Also, the front seat on TTD is the best! I remember the force of that launch, it would pin me to my seat and rip tears from my eyes! TTD is a great ride, and that 420 ft tower is awesome too!

[@technoandrew]

Favourite launch I’ve had the opportunity to try is Stealth at Thorpe Park. The top speed isn’t as high as some of the other accelerators out there, but the acceleration is one of the best.

[@visionist7]

Number 3 on the planet

[@emr9168]

I agree

[@Ben-re3hs]

Stealth at Thorpe park basically has the same launch as accelerator

[@joshl9328]

Stealth hits 80mph a little faster than xcellerator's

[@rich7447]

@@joshl9328 I don't think it's noticeable and I'll throw Stormrunner in there too. The biggest issue with Stealth is that all it has is a relatively small tophat and you're done.

[@reidarnold3986]

Always love top tens videos now we have so many of them! Nice job Taylor!

[@ethanowen1416]

Yesssss. Front row of dragster is probably the most intense and fun thing I've ever expierienced

[@AnimalzyNL]

I thought the red force launch was one of the most underwhelming coaster experiences ive ever had, but I suppose I just expected too much from it. I definitely agree with the furius baco placement though, its proper intense. I cant imagine any launch being beter than do dodonpas though, but sadly I have never been to japan to ride it.

[@brianwolters7560]

Honorable Mention - Powder Keg at Silver Dollar City.

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

Brian Wolters yes. Just yes

[@brianwolters7560]

@@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239 The launch is good and then to go directly up and over that hill the air time is incredible

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

Brian Wolters fun fact: I’ve only done Powder Keg at night because when I went in the day, it was down

[@treddevontopratz]

1:11 thats a really great shot of Helix there

[@j.mattdoggett5710]

Thank you for mentioning Volcano Blast Coaster, my all time favorite coaster and the indescribably awesome launches. yup.

[@abew5603]

Flight of fear; you feel like you’re going way faster because of the indoor tunnel and it’s so dark and crazy

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

It made my stomach drop somehow

[@gavinb1598]

4: I’m going to sue you if you don’t stop this ride right now-

[@thequackenscoasterchannel2927]

Good list, all of these are/look like great launches. I do believe Thunderbird at Holiday World should be an honorable mention. Such a cool experience with the fog

[@jaball77]

I took a friend of mine to Universal Islands of Adventure a few years back. It was his first trip to the park and we got in so early that Hulk wasn't running when we got in the queue, so he had NO idea that launch was coming... I've never heard a grown man scream so loud.

[@tomwhite4596]

Bruuuuuh, my boi stealth didn't even make the list 😂😂😂, rippppp

[@tomwhite4596]

@Natasha McHattan ME? GP? Are you joking? Do you even know what that means? Do you realise that stealth has the third fastest acceleration on a rollercoaster in the world? What makes a launch intense is the acceleration, not the speed. So, that means that objectively, stealth has a more intense launch than anything in North America. Don't try and beat me in a knowledge war because youll find you seem far more GP than me. Honestly!

[@visionist7]

@@tomwhite4596 lol her name sounds like a sleazy New York law firm. GP, indeed

[@tomwhite4596]

@@visionist7 aye I ain't gonna attack a name 😂, look at mine lol 😂. But they need to be more careful with who they call a gp. They sound like the typical American enthusiast who thinks bigger is better but clearly has never ridden Nemesis 😂

[@cardio8133]

Do-Dadonpa is number one imo but I agree TTD is better

[@ucancallmebecci7362]

I’m happy to say that I’ve been on 2 of theses (Taron and Fluch von Novgorod) normally when I watch those kinds of videos I don’t know any of the mentioned coasters

[@playerpressident9569]

Are you from germany?

[@8RJD9]

I haven't been on many launches so I only have a few experiences, but my favorite has to be the incredible hulk at islands of adventure. Freaking awesome launch! And it's in a tunnel as well. The theming around the launch is also what makes it so great.

[@dummythiccjosh4243]

Opinion on stealth’s launch?

[@Ben-re3hs]

DummyThiccJosh it’s basically the same as accelerators

[@dummythiccjosh4243]

Ben Woodward yeah I thought that as well

[@tom-ch5ii]

@@dummythiccjosh4243 It's got a quicker acceleration.

[@TheWolfXCIX]

What about Stealth at Thorpe Park? I'd assume similar to Xcelerator

[@bingus5031]

It's basically the same save for the shorter layout as far as I know. Bit weird that it's not on the list.

[@tom-ch5ii]

@@bingus5031 If Stealth had lap bars it would be even better than Xcelerator, but for now Xcelerator remains better.

[@videonerd08]

Top thrill dragster was my first coaster to experience something with a launch sequence and since then, they have become one of my favorite types of coasters

[@gabrielcarvalho6085]

When i went to kinda ka the first time, in the first seat, i thought i died, i couldn't breath or open my eyes. You don't feel anything after the acceleration, you go with it till the end! I loved it!

[@badarchive]

anyone else hit the -5 sec button and then the +5 sec button real fast at the beginning of these videos

[@animatedabe6819]

The best launch is me launching away from Goliath at six flags New England.

[@tiedough7481]

Animated Abe you won’t have to it’s probably closed

[@HarryPorpise]

Mine is launching away from Goliath at Six Flags Great America.

[@animatedabe6819]

HarryPorpise isn’t that one of the best rides in the park? Your opinion though.

[@HarryPorpise]

I’m too scared to ride it :(

[@HarryPorpise]

But I want to

[@coastercats819]

Probably not the world's best launch, But I love Rockn' Rollercoasters launch. There is lots of anticipation build and you hear the countdown. And then you're just gone. People don't talk about this, but if you're not expecting it gets to you and, it's awesome. Definitely one of my favorite coaster experiences

[@Thrillrider10]

I really like the multiple launches on Superman Ultimate Flight at Discovery Kingdom just because of how smooth it is. Plus, the fact that that ride has lap bars just makes it better.

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

Where would Mr. Freeze: Reverse Blast rank at?

[@digginbrady1842]

JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle For Metropolis Expert I think it would be way better forward

[@Nub00005]

thats not a roller coaster so it doesnt count. a roller coaster is a full circuit.

[@maxtanner2840]

@@Nub00005 Then what is it?

[@Nub00005]

@@maxtanner2840 a shuttle coaster or a boomerang

[@ObvPhotography]

Colton Barbier it’s still a roller coaster lol

[@lildirtyrat6418]

Maxx Force has my favorite launch, but when it launches you can hear a loud boom. Thats what makes me scared of riding Maxx Force.

[@marcussorenson3380]

that boom you hear is the air decompressing after it launches yeah it is loud when you're close to it and all but that doesn't stop me for riding it over and over again and roe it 5 times in 2019 and I had a blast and a good time on it and loved every second of it so don't be afraid of riding maxxforce it's fun fast and a thrilling and remember it just the air compressor decompressing after every launch.

[@lildirtyrat6418]

I know what type of launch it is and why it does that sound, you could also hear the boom from the parking lot not just close up. The boom just makes scared not the ride. I rode it once and I can say V2 is better.

[@marcussorenson3380]

@@lildirtyrat6418 that's understandable I never really liked v2 for some odd reason and I almost rode but then I back out of it but with maxxforce I'm fine with but V2 not a fan of it really and haven't ridden it ever I just pass this ride up every time I get to it.

[@catiemay957]

It would be nice to see an updated version of this, because I’m interested to see if Velocicoaster would make it on this list

[@shawnphillips1930]

My first coaster in C.P. was dragster on a truly beautiful clear morning. Sat in the front row with my brother. We had a roll back and have been coaster junkies ever since.

[@amyheckler5814]

No! You can’t just include Red Force, Kingda Ka, and Top Thrill Dragster in one list! Taylor: haha, rollercoaster go fast fast

[@joshkirkham4281]

I’d take stealths launch over xcelerator

[@sammyjain1779]

Top Thrill Dragster, Maverick, AND Maxx Force? Dude, you got good taste.

[@JBguitar-cj8pc]

Top Thrill Dragster! That launch is definitely out of this world.

[@Cyber_Chriis]

Hey Taylor! I had the opportunity to ride ring racer and it was insane! I‘m from Europe so I didn’t experience any other air compressed Lauch yet (thank you Corona...) But here is my experience: Ring Racer started with a rather short start sequence to the launch track. When the train arrived it took a quite long time until the train was ready for takeoff. There were no speakers, just lights like on the finish line of a race track. They were not exactly synced which was kinda weird but it gave an extra second of excitement before the launch. I can’t tell you how the launch felt - because it was to fast :P It felt like a hit against your body, like your brain is still at the start position while your body is hundreds of meters ahead. It was crazy! I guess it hit 170km/h (instead of the first planned 217) in 1,8 seconds? (don’t Quote me on that). I didn’t feel any butterflies in my stomach or any other things except from a massive force and the fear raising up my hands while that launch happens. I had serious concerns about hurting myself, lol. But there was one massive bummer in the whole story: There were breakes until the train entered the first and only element. Yeah right. Your train slowed down before even leaving the launch track. That took a massive chunk out of the experience as a whole and I hated it. Anyways, it’s a shame that this coaster operated for only four (half)days at the end of the season. And there are no plans to open that coaster again. I‘m really into that story because the coaster is the nearest to my town. So if you like to hear more about the coasters history or the history of the whole „RingWerk“ let me know! I’d love to hear from you :) Chris

[@CoasterStudios]

Thanks for sharing Chris! Super interesting!

[@gabess]

What about pony express thats obviously better than all of these combined

[@declanc3412]

Backward launches are amazing!

[@bobataco210]

That thumbnail is incredible! Great job!!

[@whoopeecushionproductions8551]

WHERE THE FRICK IS PONY EXPRESS

[@yeetmaster7496]

Cedar Point is my home park so I have been able to ride Top Thrill Dragster many times! I would say that the front row makes the launch so much better!

[@marcouuuu]

I haven’t ridden many coasters, but Thunderbird’s launch is very epic

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

King Turt I couldn’t agree more

[@Aussiefishingtips101]

Superman escape at movie world Australia is brilliant and highly themed. The acceleration is fast, Superman fast

[@Raptor3698]

I just went to Hersheypark last weekend. Storm Runner was so damn awesome, and the Snake Dive is officially my favorite inversion of ALL time. If I had to rank my favorite inversions 1: Snake Dive 2: Pretzel Loop 3: Volcano Rollout 4: Norwegian Loop 5: Batwing Launch coaster on my bucket list: Xcelerator Maverick Top Thrill Dragster Velocicoaster Pantheon Taron Do-Dodonpa West Coast Racers Maxx Force Red Force Blue Fire Copperhead Strike Furius Baco

[@madelinegarber7860]

The best thing about Red Force’s launch is the sound it makes. So cool. I’d love to get on Storm Runner some day once parks reopen. Also Kah’s launch slaps! The launch track seemed to go on forever. But I got stuck in the second train so it was kinda shaky. I have only ridden a few launched coasters and the prelaunch anxiety is real. I need to ride Kah again, but my favorite launch is actually Possessed back row. So intense and dropping vertically after it makes it even crazier. Yah my coaster count is a whopping 38.

[@witzie1865]

Good list Taylor. My favorite launch is Maxx force’s

[@sund0wner524]

One of my favorite (if not MOST favorite) launches is actually The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Islands of Adventure in Orlando because of the aestheticism and theatricality of it. Uses Bruce Banner's spasmodic transformation into the Hulk as the jump-off point about a quarter of the way up the lift hill before it sends you flying. Not the fastest launch by a long shot but still pretty stellar.