Board Thread:General Nerf discussion/@comment-28773666-20200521005839/@comment-27306930-20200521031006

I don't think it's the blasters or the flywheels. From an engineering standpoint, all Nerf blasters function pretty much the same - whether they're Elite, MEGA, or RIVAL. Sure, there's the occasional bad motor. But looking at this from a much bigger perspective, it's the darts.

ULTRAs are basically MEGA darts with faux fins. Sometimes I feel like I'm explaining algebra to my cat, but the "Aerofin technology" is Aerocrap. I've written reams on this wiki about aerodynamics vs. ballistics. I've tried my best to explain shape and weight and "perceived performance". I've cited dozens of reviews and demonstrations of ULTRA darts. And the bottom line is ULTRAs = MEGA darts.

And frankly I wouldn't expect any different. The shape and ballistic profile of ULTRA darts isn't any different from previous Nerf darts like MEGAs. The hollow domed head, long body, and inelegant tail are a perfect recipe for crummy performance.

Don't get me wrong BigS, I'm not challenging your personal experience with ULTRA darts and blasters. I totally believe you. But other Nerfers with chronographs, video cameras, and measuresing devices have pretty much documented their erratic consistency and reliability.

Not sure if that's the answer you were looking for. (Insert sad emoji here)