Hyper Nerf guns exhibit a number of features that give them a futuristic vibe. The Nerf guns are tactical in design and carry some similarities to the Rival series such as the use of hoppers, instead of magazines or cylinders. They also use Hyper rounds rather than Nerf darts which closely resemble the High-Impact ammo that Rival blasters use, although engineered slightly different. But once you work past the similarities it becomes quite clear that this arsenal is unique and with some fresh new upgrades.
One noticeable difference is the use of the tactical rails as a way of holding additional ammo. They were designed to accommodate reloading canisters that come in 50 or 100 round capacities and will aid in speeding up the reload process. The pros and cons will be discussed later on this page, however, I felt it worth mentioning in the introduction.
HYPER HAS THE HIGHEST FPS NERF GUNS
This series has the highest FPS Nerf guns on the market. They will deliver a velocity of around 110 FPS (feet per second) which is just above the velocity of the Rival guns at 100 FPS. However, this can only be sustained with a good power source.
Series Breakdown
Siege-50
Rush-40
Mach-100
Fuel-20
Evolve-100
Impulse-40
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MOST POPULAR HYPER NERF GUN
The Rush-40 is the popular one of the group and for some pretty good reasons. This pistol style Nerf gun has a 40 round capacity with a single fire mode of delivery. It uses a slide-action primer to cycle rounds which does give it a lower rate of fire, however, it will keep you combat active. Also, the Rush is a larger sized pistol, although light in weight with a good mobility rating. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RUSH-40⇒
The Siege-50 is a pump-action Nerf gun that’s fed by an integrated hopper system which has a 50 round capacity. It has two modes of delivery, single fire and slam-fire and is capable of cycling at higher rates of fire. The gun has a nice compact design, although, I would have preferred to see a stock. In addition to this there are 2 main tactical rails that are designed to hold additional ammo. CONTINUE READING ABOUT THE SIEGE-50⇒
This version of the Siege-50is exclusive to Amazon, however, it does have all the same features as the original. It’s a Pump-Action Nerf gun that offers two modes of delivery, single fire and slam-fire. The gun is fed by a 50 round integrated hopper that’s self agitating but able to handle higher rates of cycling. In addition to these features the Siege is capable of carrying an additional 150 rounds on the Nerf gun. CONTINUE READING ABOUT THE SIEGE-50⇒
The Mach-100 is a fully motorized Nerf gun that has an automatic mode of delivery and is the fastest shooting gun in the Hyper series. Therefore, it’s able to apply consistent pressure on multiple targets if necessary. Furthermore, the Mach has a compact design but is front heavy due to the power supply, although, it won’t affect the mobility rating. CONTINUE READING ABOUT THE MACH-100⇒
The Fuel-20 is a pistol style Nerf gun that’s fed by a 20 round integrated hopper. The gun is primed by a pull handle priming system and has a single fire mode of delivery. These two features will give the gun a lower rate of fire, however, it will make up for it with a good mobility rating. CONTINUE READING ABOUT THE FUEL-20⇒
The Impulse-40 is a pistol style Nerf gun that has a 40 round capacity which is slightly higher than the Fuel-20, however, the priming method is identical. Due to this the rate of fire will also be very similar. The Impulse has a single fire mode of delivery with a lightweight design that allows for good mobility. In addition to this it has a spring open integrated hopper to increase reload speeds. CONTINUE READING ABOUT THE IMPULSE-40⇒
The Evolve-100 is a high capacity Nerf gun that holds up to 100 rounds, therefore, giving it an above average load rating. It has a single fire mode of delivery and is driven by a pump-action primer. In addition to this the gun is larger in size but well balanced and offers a shoulder stock for consistency that plays well into the design. READ MORE ABOUT THE EVOLVE-100⇒
These guns use Hyper Rounds which were designed specifically for this series and are not compatible with any other Nerf gun. They’re small round balls that are shaped like a miniature golf ball and the texture will remind you of one of those artificial worms used for fishing, just not as hard. Furthermore, High-Impact Rounds shot from Rival guns are NOT compatible with the Hyper series blasters. I know it’s tempting but you won’t get very far.
Integrated hoppers sound good in theory. They offer a reliable delivery system for high capacity that require bulk loading ammunition, however, are they effective for Hyper Nerf guns and do they add value? These are two questions we will quickly explore and hopefully find some clarity along the way.
The reloading process leaves you with two options. The first option is to use your hands and hope for the best or you can take the second option and find something to help you achieve a better result. This is where the reload canisters come in and their purpose is to solve this issue as well as providing an onboard storage system. Therefore, are they worth the investment? The short answer is yes, although the canisters are far from perfect they’re still your best option.
ATTACHING RELOAD CANISTERS TO THE NERF GUN
Eventually the canister will make its way onto the Nerf gun. It’s not a matter of if but when. Therefore, it should make sense and have purpose. The canister you choose should correlate with the capacity of the Nerf gun. For example it makes no sense to put a 100 round canister on a Rush-40, however, the 50 round canister does. Moreover, why add unnecessary bulk. Also, make good use of the tactical rails below the grip instead of attaching them on the top rail in front of the sight.
My Thoughts on The Nerf Hyper Series
My initial thoughts on this series is that Hyper Nerf guns have a lot of potential. If you’re able to look past the subtle flaws at what these guns are designed to do, it now becomes a process of working out the bugs. However, they do struggle in a couple of key areas which I will lay out here.
The leading problem with this style of Nerf gun is that the hopper system hinders the performance of the blasters and needs to be addressed as two separate topics, reloading issues and feeding issues.
RELOADING PROBLEMS WITH HYPER NERF GUNS
This has gotten slightly better with the release of the Evolve and Impulse, however, the original run lacked a good design. The hopper mouth of the Mach, Rush and Siege were all to small which affects reload speeds regardless of whether or not you use a canister. However, there has been some progress in the design of the Evolve and Impulse which have a spring open design that has a larger mouth and is initiated by a button on the grip frame. Therefore, making the reload process more fluid.
HYPER BLASTER FEEDING ISSUES
A growing frustration with Hyper Nerf guns is the number of misfires that are possible while cycling the gun. The solution to this issue is to shake the blaster in order to force the process along. This is less of an issue when the blaster is fully loaded, however, it will become noticeable as ammo starts to run low and more of your time is spent shaking the blaster to get rounds to feed. Therefore, the only solution I see to this issue is a forced feeding system similar to what’s used in paintball.
In addition to this the guns are solid and a lot of fun and the purpose for this is not to deter anyone from purchasing the Nerf guns but to simply give an honest assessment.
