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SplatRBall vs Nerf Pro Gelfire

Two gel blaster brands on the numbers they publish. Every figure links to the maker’s page or a named retailer listing; nothing here is our own measurement.

SplatRBall SRB400-SUBSplatRBall2 models · SplatRBall · rated 14+Nerf Pro Gelfire Mythic (F7267)Nerf Pro Gelfire3 models · Hasbro · rated 14+

The lines on paper

Published figureSplatRBallNerf Pro Gelfire
Models in our catalog23
Claimed velocity200 fps to 210 fps · 2 of 2 models150 fps · 2 of 3 models
Hopper / magazine400 rounds to 1,200 rounds · 2 of 2 models80 rounds to 800 rounds · 3 of 3 models
Ammo per 1,000$0.75 · 2 of 2 models$0.90 · 3 of 3 models
Age ratings14+14+
Powerelectricelectric, manual-pump

Ranges span the models that publish each figure; each model’s own source is linked on its page and in the brand tables. A model that publishes nothing is not counted.

What actually differs

  • Claimed velocity: SplatRBall models run 200 fps to 210 fps, Nerf Pro Gelfire 150 fps. The fastest published claim is the SplatRBall SRB1200 at 210 fps. Faster shots sting more, so higher is not better for a mixed group.
  • Magazines: SplatRBall 400 rounds to 1,200 rounds, Nerf Pro Gelfire 80 rounds to 800 rounds. The biggest is the SplatRBall SRB1200 at 1,200 rounds.
  • Ammo runs $0.75 per 1,000 rounds for SplatRBall and $0.90 for Nerf Pro Gelfire, each from the brand’s own refill pack. Over 10,000 rounds of play that is $7.50 against $9.00.
  • Both lines start at 14+ on the makers’ own ratings. SplatRBall ratings: 14+. Nerf Pro Gelfire ratings: 14+.
  • Power: SplatRBall is electric; Nerf Pro Gelfire is electric or manual-pump.

Which brand to pick

  • SplatRBall if you want the biggest magazine and a full kit in the box, and can live without a published range figure.
  • Nerf Pro Gelfire if you want a no-battery option (Twist Shot) or a familiar retail brand, and accept the highest gel ammo cost per 1,000 in our catalog.

Full model-by-model tables with sources: SplatRBall · Nerf Pro Gelfire. Everyone in range wears eye protection: see the age and safety guide.

Model head-to-heads

Nerf Pro Gelfire Twist Shot vs SplatRBall SRB1200Nerf Pro Gelfire Twist Shot vs SplatRBall SRB400-SUBNerf Pro Gelfire Uproar vs SplatRBall SRB1200Nerf Pro Gelfire Uproar vs SplatRBall SRB400-SUB

The models

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Questions

Which shoots harder, SplatRBall or Nerf Pro Gelfire?

Claimed velocity: SplatRBall models run 200 fps to 210 fps, Nerf Pro Gelfire 150 fps. The fastest published claim is the SplatRBall SRB1200 at 210 fps. Faster shots sting more, so higher is not better for a mixed group.

Which costs less in ammo, SplatRBall or Nerf Pro Gelfire?

Ammo runs $0.75 per 1,000 rounds for SplatRBall and $0.90 for Nerf Pro Gelfire, each from the brand’s own refill pack. Over 10,000 rounds of play that is $7.50 against $9.00.

Which is better for younger kids, SplatRBall or Nerf Pro Gelfire?

Both lines start at 14+ on the makers’ own ratings. SplatRBall ratings: 14+. Nerf Pro Gelfire ratings: 14+.

Do SplatRBall and Nerf Pro Gelfire blasters need batteries?

Power: SplatRBall is electric; Nerf Pro Gelfire is electric or manual-pump. SplatRBall SRB400-SUB: 7.4V 1800mAh rechargeable (USB charging); runtime not published. SplatRBall SRB1200: 7.4V 1800mAh rechargeable; runtime not published. Nerf Pro Gelfire Mythic (F7267): Rechargeable 7.4V 500mAh LiPo, removable; USB-A to USB-C cable included, wall charger not included; runtime not published. Nerf Pro Gelfire Uproar: 8 alkaline batteries (not included); Hasbro's own copy conflicts on AA vs AAA.

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