Gel blasters
Gel blasters fire hydrated water beads. Listings often emphasize velocity and hopper size, but those figures are not always measured the same way. Use the source links below to check exactly what each seller published.
Team-game blasters with big hoppers
6 models in the catalogNumbers below come from linked listings or makers. “Not published” means we have no verified figure.Full spec table →
Water-bead blasters for teens and team games, with big hoppers and burst-on-impact rounds.
Choose this if
- Pick this if your players are teens and want a team game.
- Pick this if you like big hoppers and rapid fire.
- Pick this if you want little mess when the rounds burst.
Skip it if
- Skip this if the players are young kids; foam is gentler.
- Skip this if you do not want to soak beads before play.
What to check
- Check the stated age rating and the manufacturer instructions before choosing one for a group.
- Compare hopper capacity alongside how the blaster is powered; a large hopper does not tell you battery runtime.
- Check your local rules before buying or playing.
Compare gel blasters
These are published claims, not independent measurements. Follow each source to see its wording and context.
| Model | Power | Ammo | Velocity | Range | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gel Blaster Surge | electric | gel beads | 170 fps source | 100 ft source | 800 source |
| Gel Blaster Surge XL 2 (Glow) | electric | gel beads | 250 fps source | 150 ft source | 1000 source |
| SplatRBall SRB400-SUB | electric | gel beads (water beads) | 200 fps source | not published | 400 source |
| SplatRBall SRB1200 | electric | gel beads (water beads) | 210 fps source | not published | 1200 source |
| Nerf Pro Gelfire Uproar | electric | gel beads (Gelfire rounds) | 150 fps source | not published | 400 source |
| Nerf Pro Gelfire Twist Shot | manual-pump | gel beads (Gelfire rounds) | 150 fps source | not published | 80 source |
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SplatRBall SRB400-SUB
- Velocity
- 200 fps
- Range
- not published
- Ammo / 1,000
- not published
Nerf Pro Gelfire Uproar
- Velocity
- 150 fps
- Range
- not published
- Ammo / 1,000
- not published
Nerf Pro Gelfire Twist Shot
- Velocity
- 150 fps
- Range
- not published
- Ammo / 1,000
- not published
Questions
What do gel blasters shoot?
Gel blasters fire small water-absorbing gel beads, also called water beads. The beads are soaked before use, burst on impact and leave little mess. Our catalog covers Gel Blaster, SplatRBall and Nerf Pro Gelfire models, and each product page names the ammo the maker specifies for that blaster.
What age are gel blasters for?
Check the maker's rating on each product. Where one is published here, it is 14+: the Surge XL 2, SRB400, Nerf Pro Gelfire Uproar and Twist Shot all list 14+. Other models have no published rating. Our guides say gel stings more than foam, so it suits older kids and teens.
Do I need eye protection for gel blasters?
Yes. Our backyard rules guide asks for wraparound goggles on every player and every spectator, and says sunglasses do not count. Gel stings more than foam, so protection matters. Follow the maker's instructions for your model, and call stop to pause the whole game for any safety issue.
Which gel blaster holds the most beads?
Among published figures, the SplatRBall SRB1200 has the biggest at a 1,200-round drum. The Surge XL 2 lists a 1,000+ gellet hopper, the Gel Blaster Surge 800 per Bass Pro, and the SRB400 and Nerf Pro Gelfire Uproar 400 each. Capacity says nothing about battery runtime.
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