Board Thread:General Nerf discussion/@comment-27306930-20160814031257/@comment-27306930-20160818011024

Hey Big, I can tell you from first hand experience, you'll like the Mastodon better than the Rhino. The Rhino is essentially two RapidStrikes bolted together in a different configuration with a new color scheme. Just that simple. The Mastodon, beside being a Mega blaster, is a completely different animal. The Mega-flywheel concept is brand new. Its mech is unique. The size and weight surpasses any Nerf blaster I've held so far. The power, even for a stock blaster, is great. The sound is awesome. In fact the whole experience is really, really good.

The other thing you'll notice about the 2016 flywheel blasters is their quiet motors. I have a RapidStrike. I own a Zeus. Got a couple Stryfes and a Demo. Compared to all those, the Elite HyperFire and the Mastodon have exceptional quietness. (jeez, is that even a word? Well it is now d@mmi+ !)

When you hoist up that big honking Mastodon and pull the trigger for the first time, you'll be thanking your ol' friend Elliott for his sage advice. Nerf on BS !