Right on time for the 4th of July, Dart Zone has shared photos and videos (with help from Captain Xavier and Dartsweep) of two new blasters set to release at the end of July, both priced at $50. The blasters are currently showcased at the Fan Expo in Denver, so if you’re in the area, be sure to swing by the booth to see them in person!
Special thanks to Dartsweep for sharing the pictures on his social media!
The Venom Max – Full Auto Pistol
Worker has been offering Nightingale blasters for a while, and the latest version is now available on hobby sites. However, with Dart Zone’s new competitor hitting Target for just $50, it could be tough to beat.
The Venom Max uses Dart Zone’s 2s Li-Ion rechargeable pack and features magazines similar in shape to the slim, angled Talon mags seen with the Nightingale. Impressively, it includes two magazines and enough darts to fill them—making it easier for general consumers (not just hobbyists) to find compatible mags on store shelves.
The blaster’s rev trigger is cleverly positioned at the back of the grip; you grip the blaster lightly to hold and a bit tighter to rev up before pressing the trigger to fire. The Venom Max is fully automatic, firing up to seven darts per second. It’s advertised at around 130 fps on the box, but for those concerned with HvZ rules, adding a SCAR barrel can slow it down to about 100 fps.
Dart Zone Max Stryker 2.0 – Flexibility and Power
The Stryker 2.0 combines the best features of the original Stryker and the Tomcat, even adding a popular community mod to improve magazine compatibility. It comes with both a 25-round drum and a 15-round curved magazine, plus barrel attachments, an adjustable stock, and enough darts to load up fully.
When you pull back the priming handle, the drum can be swapped out, and a magazine adapter can be inserted—allowing you to switch between feeding options. It’s expected to hit around 200 fps, making the $50 price tag an incredible deal.
Both blasters also feature the new Nitroshot+ bamboo darts, which promise good accuracy—though time will tell how they compare to the older models.
Thanks to Dart Zone for sharing these updates and to the community members who helped unveil the new blasters!