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3.0 out of 5 starsWhat is this... a launcher for ants? (Get the "Classic" - not for adults?)
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2023
One of our ChuckIt launchers broke, so I ordered this, not realizing that it's different than the "Classic" model we had before. This one is awful.
The easiest way to tell them apart is that the Classic has a molded grip handle and says "26m" the packaging. It's not obvious which model you're getting if you aren't careful.
It's too short to work properly, and the molding on the shaft doesn't flex properly, making it more like swinging around a lacrosse stick with zero flex. I didn't check, but maybe it's thicker or a slightly different formulation of plastic? If I wanted minimal flex, I would've bought a lacrosse stick. Ugh.
The lack of flex strains the elbow when the launcher doesn't release and fling the ball like a catapult, so it literally hurts to use... At the same release angle, this crappy "Sport" model flings it into the ground instead of a longer, high arc when released. Ridiculous.
Maybe it works OK if you're less than 5 feet tall? My mom is about 5 feet or so and finds the launcher uncomfortable / poorly designed too. Not many kids in our extended family (yet!), so can't confirm if that makes a difference.
I didn't even bother returning it, as I was annoyed that Amazon didn't even have the correct model in stock without stupid marketplace seller gouging. Bought a "Classic" models at that other big blue box retailer for the correct MSRP around twelve bucks a pop. I get the feeling I should stock up in case they stop making the classic model... Hope you pick the right one for your needs!
