Nerf Electric Eel Review
Nerf · 1997 · Max Force 2112 series — tested and reviewed by TeamNC.
At a glance
| NCR rating | ★★★☆☆3.0/5 |
|---|---|
| TechRating | 23.4 |
| Released | 1997 |
| Availability | Discontinued |
| Original price | $24.99 (MSRP at release) |
| Series | Max Force 2112 |
| Brand | Nerf |
Performance stats
| Ammo | 4 Mega Darts |
|---|---|
| Max distance | 36 feet |
| Rate of fire | 1 shot per 0.85 seconds |
| Dimensions & weight | 1' 1.75" X 7.25" X 3.75" ; 13 oz. |
| Measured accuracy | 1x2 ft target: 98% | 2x4 ft target: 100% |
Figures are TeamNC's original bench measurements from 1997–2001 testing; see how we tested.
TeamNC review (1997 era)
The Nerf Electric Eel is one of the coolest looking Nerf weapons around. The weapon is just like the Nerf Sawtooth, aside from the flash bulb in the gun. When you fire the Electric Eel, a light inside of the weapon flashes for a split second. The darts are wrapped in photoelectric paper, which glows for a short time after being exposed to light. Because of this, the darts look like they are glowing when fired in the dark.The problem with the Electric Eel is that it is a clip weapon. Because of this, the weapon tends to jam more frequently than other weapons. Also, the seal between the clip and the weapon is weak. This decreases the maximum distance dramatically. Even more problematic, the flash the weapon makes gives away the user's position in the dark.
This weapon may look very cool but it does not work very well in a Nerf war.
