Nerf/foam darts
editThis article is about Nerf/Foam darts, for other uses see the toy, Nerf Blaster/Gun or the brand, Nerf or the game, Nerf War.
Nerf darts are used for the different Nerf blasters playing the role of the bullet. They are also called ‘nerfs’.[1] They have been known to lead to serious eye injuries, with doctors recommending to wear goggles for protection during the game.[2]
Types of Nerf Darts
editElite Nerf Darts
editThese darts are used for Elite Nerf guns and are usually orange on the tip, the foam is dark blue and are 2.89 inches long, weigh 1.02 grams and their distance of their range is 28 feet, 6 inches.
Mega Nerf Darts
editThese darts are used for Mega Nerf guns and are usually orange on the tip, red on the foam and are 3.65 inches long, they weigh 2.50 grams and their distance range is 24 feet and 3 inches long.
Nerf Suction Darts
editThese darts can be used in the N-Strike Nerf guns, Dart Tag Nerf guns and all N-Strike Elite Nerf guns. It's length is 2.85 inches, it weighs 1.27 grams and shoots as far as 24 feet, 7 inches.
Micro Darts
editMicro darts are used for many Nerf guns especially MicroShot Nerf guns so they are smaller than all the other darts, and have lots of varieties of colors which of all do the same, just look different.
Buzzbee Darts
editBuzzBee darts have a suction head, their length is 2.63 inches, weigh 1.50 grams and maximum distance range is 22 feet, 5 inches.
BuzzBee Extreme Darts
editThis is a type of BuzzBee dart but are "extreme", their length is 2.65 inches, weighs 1.67 grams and their approximate distance range is 21 feet, 3 inches.
Nerf Clip System Darts (Nerf Streamline Darts)
editNerf Clip System Darts are used for the Mega Nerf guns and are 2.85 inches long, weigh 1.30 grams and their distance range is about 27 feet, 9 inches.
Nerf Zombie Strike Darts
editThese darts are for Zombie Strike blasters and are light green on the foam, dark green on the tip, sometimes have a zombie skull drawn on them, their length is 2.85 inches, weigh 1 gram and their approximate distance range is 28 feet, 8 inches.
Nerf Rival Soft Foam Balls/Rounds
editRival balls do not look like usual Nerf darts, they look like yellow (usually) balls made out of soft/hard foam and were stopped making because the balls hurt some people and were not safe.
X-Shot Excel Darts
editThese darts are used for Zuru X-Shot Excel Nerf guns and not made by the brand 'Hasbro'. They are usually dark grey on the foam, light blue on the tip or can be yellow on the tip, if you want the old X-Shot darts, their length is 2.68 inches, weigh 0.85 grams, fly 36 feet, 1 inch.
Primetime SuperDart
editThese darts are used for Dart Zone and Adventure Force blasters, it's length is 2.62 inches, it weighs 0.88 grams and it's maximum range is 27 feet, 6 inches.
Nerf Ultra Dart
editUltra darts are the farthest flying Nerf darts ever.[3]Ultra darts are constructed from a lightweight foam that is notably different than other darts in that they are made with closed cell, rather than open cell foam. This construction allows for fins to be molded into the rear of the darts. Ultra darts are between N-Strike Elite darts and Mega darts in diameter, but shorter than both in length.
Table of Foam Darts
editName | Length | Maximum shooting range | Weight | Comment | Colors |
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Elite Nerf Darts | 2.89 inches | 28 feet, 6 inches | 1.02 grams | used for Elite Nerf guns | orange on the tip, the foam is dark blue |
Mega Nerf Darts | 3.65 inches | 24 feet and 3 inches | 2.50 grams | used for Mega Nerf guns | orange on the tip, red on the foam |
Nerf Suction Darts | 2.85 inches | 24 feet, 7 inches | 1.27 grams | used in the N-Strike Nerf guns, Dart Tag Nerf guns and all N-Strike Elite Nerf guns. | |
Micro Darts | smaller than others |
comes in a variety of colors, for example:
| |||
Buzzbee Darts | 2.63 inches | 22 feet, 5 inches | 1.50 grams | have a suction head | |
BuzzBee Extreme | 2.65 inches | 21 feet, 3 inches | 1.67 grams | a type of BuzzBee dart | |
Nerf Clip System Darts (Nerf Streamline Darts) | 2.85 inches | 27 feet, 9 inches | 1.30 grams | used for the Mega Nerf guns | |
Nerf Zombie Strike Darts
|
2.85 inches, | 28 feet, 8 inches | 1 gram | These darts are for Zombie Strike blasters | light green on the foam, dark green on the tip, sometimes have a zombie skull drawn on them |
Nerf Rival Soft Foam Balls/Rounds | Rival Balls were stopped making because the balls hurt some people and were not safe | do not look like usual Nerf darts, they look like yellow (usually) balls made out of soft/hard foam | |||
X-Shot Excel Darts | used for Zuru X-Shot Excel Nerf guns
not made by the brand 'Hasbro'. |
dark grey on the foam, light blue on the tip or can be yellow on the tip, if you want the old X-Shot darts | |||
Old X-Shot Darts | 2.68 inches, | 36 feet, 1 inch | 0.85 grams | used for Zuru X-Shot Nerf guns
not made by the brand 'Hasbro'. |
dark grey on the foam, light blue on the tip or can be yellow on the tip, if you want the old |
Primetime SuperDart | 2.62 inches, | 27 feet, 6 inches | 0.88 grams | used for Dart Zone and Adventure Force blasters | |
Nerf Ultra Dart | farthest flying Nerf darts ever.[4] | Ultra darts are constructed from a lightweight foam that is notably different than other darts in that they are made with closed cell, rather than open cell foam. This construction allows for fins to be molded into the rear of the darts. Ultra darts are between N-Strike Elite darts and Mega darts in diameter, but shorter than both in length. |
References
edit- ^ Marunas, Nathaniel. The ultimate Nerf blaster book. Brooklyn, NY. ISBN 978-1-57687-641-1. OCLC 864827734.
- ^ "Nerf guns can lead to serious eye injuries, doctors warn". BBC News.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Nerf's new Ultra blasters shoot farther than ever before — but there's a catch". The Verge.
- ^ "Nerf's new Ultra blasters shoot farther than ever before — but there's a catch". The Verge.