The Momentum blaster is a dual-stage select-fire flywheel blaster that is powered by a single rechargeable 14.8-volt LiPo battery (Out of Darts, n.d.). The Momentum is capable of firing more than 30 darts per second, has selectable fire modes of semi-automatic, automatic and bursts with various rates of fire with each mode. Another feature of the Nerf Momentum is the on-board programming of the blaster, allowing the user to adjust the firing speed and the number of darts per burst to the user’s liking (Goodman, 2022). The key feature of the blaster is its brushless motors as it is more powerful and efficient which will provide more power to the flywheels, which allows the blaster to reach higher rates of fire. Brushless motors, which are more durable and quieter, can spin the flywheels faster which generates more kinetic energy in the darts hence producing a higher dart velocity and range. Given the speed, versatility and product design of the Momentum blaster, it has a prominent edge above the Nerf Ultra Speed despite its product design as it may come off as an actual firearm by mistake.
One of the major advantages of the Momentum blaster is its
higher firing rate and faster dart velocity. The Momentum can fire darts up to
35 darts per second (Out of Darts, n.d.), while the Ultra Speed can fire darts
at up to 7 darts per second (Blaster Time, n.d.). This proves that the Momentum
has a significantly higher firing rate than Ultra Speed which will allow users
to have an edge over their opponents when competing. Hence, the Momentum
blaster will outperform the Ultra Speed.
Another significant feature of the Momentum blasters is its
versatility due to its compatibility with various darts and magazines. The
Momentum is compatible with a variety of different magazines and darts which
includes Nerf Elite darts and Nerf Accustrike darts according to Google Bard
while only Nerf Ultra darts can be used for the Ultra Speed (Nerf Wiki, n.d.).
This will cause a hassle for the user as the user will then have to buy the
specific darts for Ultra Speed while consumers who purchase the Momentum can
reuse their previously owned darts and magazines. Thus, the Momentum will be a
more viable option for users especially when they have preowned nerf
attachments as they can reuse them and avoid spending more on a specific dart
which is only compatible with a specific variation of blaster.
The Momentum blaster is lightweight and user friendly due to its
unique product design. The Momentum is 1 kilogram and has a collapsible folding
stock which allows users to adjust the blaster freely to their own comfort
(Goodman, 2022) while the Ultra Speed is 2.2 kilograms and only has a small front
grip for users (Nerf Wiki, n.d.). This shows that the Momentum is more user
friendly as compared to Ultra Speed as it allows users to find the most
comfortable grip and firing position while the product design of the Ultra
Speed is fixed and the user must accommodate to the structure of the product.
A major problem of the Momentum blaster is that it looks like a
firearm and it might be mistaken for an actual weapon in the eyes of the public
who do not know about this product. However, due to its design, the momentum
blaster is more versatile and allows for modifications and attachments to be
added to enhance the efficiency of the weapon. The addition of the Picatinny
rail, as mentioned by Goodman in 2022, allows users to attach accessories such
as a scope or lasers for better aiming and accuracy when firing the blaster.
This will be very useful for users who aim to train and play competitively in
the future. Therefore, despite the Momentum being built in a misleading way,
the unique design of this blaster allows users to explore their innovative
minds to further bring the blaster to greater heights in terms of its
capabilities.
In conclusion, these functions and features prove that the
Momentum blaster surpasses those of the Ultra Speed blaster. The versatility of
the Momentum entices users of preowned Nerf guns to purchase one without the
need to get new darts and magazines for it. The way in which the Momentum was
designed also attracts people with an interest in guns to further customize the
blaster to their liking.
References
Blaster Time. (2023, August 3). Nerf Ultra Speed. Blaster. https://www.blaster-time.eu/shop/nerf-ultra-speed/?v=0f177369a3b7
Goodman, L. [OUT OF
DARTS]. (2022, July 2) REVIEW: Eli Wu’s Momentum (Brushless Beast) [Video]
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfGjV7Z_Fk
Nerf Wiki. (n.d.). Speed. https://nerf.fandom.com/wiki/SPEED
Out of Darts. (n.d.) Momentum Dual-stage Brushless Blaster by Eli Wu (PRE-ORDER) https://outofdarts.com/products/momentum-blaster-kit-by-eli-wu
