Nerf Blast-A-Ball Review
Nerf · 1989 · Original series — tested and reviewed by TeamNC.
At a glance
| NCR rating | ★★★★☆4.0/5 |
|---|---|
| TechRating | 16.3 |
| Released | 1989 |
| Availability | Discontinued |
| Original price | $14.99 (MSRP at release) |
| Series | Original |
| Brand | Nerf |
Performance stats
| Ammo | 2 Ballistic Balls |
|---|---|
| Max distance | 40 feet |
| Rate of fire | 1 shot per 1.37 seconds |
| Dimensions & weight | 2' 8.5" X 4.5" X 2" ; 4 oz. |
| Measured accuracy | 1x2 ft target: 50% | 2x4 ft target: 73% |
Figures are TeamNC's original bench measurements from 1989–2001 testing; see how we tested.
TeamNC review (1989 era)
The Nerf Blast-A-Ball is definitely a classic. It is one of the first Nerf weapons ever made and is the first ball firing weapon. In addition to this, the box came with two guns in it. This feature let you loan one to a friend so then you could have a nerf war with him. The only other weapon that came with two of the same guns packaged in the same box was the Nerf CommLink II.Despite all this, the Blast-A-Ball possesses a few problems. The accuracy of the gun is very low and so is the maximum distance. Also, the gun is only capable of having one shot loaded in the barrel at all times. There is no place to store extra ammo on the gun.
The Nerf Blast-A-Ball is a fair weapon, but other ball weapons (like the Nerf Blast-A-Matic) are a better deal to buy.
