Board Thread:General Nerf discussion/@comment-38684270-20191119032812/@comment-27306930-20191122020159

Okay, it might seem like splitting hairs, but those LiFePOs aren't IMRs. They're 3.2 volt lithium cells. They're way better than alkalines, but not nearly as good as IMRs. It's possible to get the same performance out of LiFePO batteries by overcharging them, but not without damaging them.

These Nitecore 6.5A IMRs from OOD are the real McCoy. They're twice the price, but totally worth it in my opinion. There are a bunch of no-name 14500s with higher mAh ratings and current drain, but they're hard to find right now. These Nitecores are an excellent substitute, and they'll last for years if you treat them well.

You'll also need an IMR charger like this simple Coolook charger from OOD, or a proper Nitecore D4 like this one from Amazon.

Sorry if this is confusing, but the truth is with all the different types of batteries, current, milliamp hours, and outright hype, picking the proper batteries and chargers is complicated. Let me know if you have additional questions.

EDIT: The 3.2 volt LiFePOs will work fine with the stock motors. But when the motors burn out, which they will, the LiFePOs will be subpar with 2S and 3S motor replacements. In other words, it'll work fine now, but you're screwed later.