Hasbro has been active in their NERF laboratory, testing and experimenting to create the NERF ULTRA Series. This series offers several innovations in the blasting game and its own unique darts allow for a firing range of up to 125 feet. Although the Ultra Series was first announced in September 2019, it has quickly become a notable addition to NERF’s collection. Whether you are a newcomer or an experienced NERF player, these blasters deserve your attention.
NERF Ultra Darts
If you want to break dart firing range records, you need special ammo. The ULTRA series uses specially designed “ULTRA Darts” instead of traditional darts or high impact rounds. These darts utilize “Aerofin” technology with fins at the bottom and a streamlined head, which Hasbro says is the key to their impressive 120ft range. They are made of a special “Ultra foam” and are less flexible than MEGA or Elite darts.
Please note that only blasters in the ULTRA series can fire these bad boys, so don’t try to use them in other guns. Attempting to shoot older dart types will only result in disappointment.
Oh, one more thing. If you felt disappointed that you might need to trade in your MEGA Whistler darts, don’t worry. The ULTRA Sonic Screamer Dart variant has you covered. They really thought of everything, didn’t they?
NERF Ultra SELECT
Features
Fully-automatic
Motorized blaster
Integrated iron sight
Integrated shoulder stock
Includes 2x 10 dart clip
Easy clip switching
Removable shoulder stock (with clip storage)
1x tactical rail
5x sling attachment points
Includes 10 AccuStrike ULTRA NERF darts & 10 ULTRA NERF darts
Requires 6 C batteries
The NERF Ultra Select is the first full-automatic ULTRA NERF gun that combines the phenomenal firing distance of the Ultra series with the terror only inspired by full-auto carnage.
As a fully-automatic blaster, the Select will burn through your NERF ammunition, but thanks to the inclusion of a novel clip selector, you can load two 10-dart clips at one time. Once you have emptied your first clip, move the clip selector handle, located just under the barrel, to switch instantly to a fresh magazine. Not only does the clip selector mean you won’t have to worry about reloading for a while, but it also allows for some strategic thinking. The Select comes with both 10 standard, long-distance, ULTRA darts and special AccuStrike ULTRA darts, which are designed for precision. No one will be able to escape you now, whether they’re near or far!
As a fully-automatic blaster, you won’t need to pull the trigger for each shot. Once you have the accelerator button, located under the trigger, held down, all you need to do is squeeze, and a stream of foam will head your enemies’ way. The integrated shoulder stock should also help you with your accuracy as you go full Rambo on the battlefield.
With so much packed into one blaster, the Select is surprisingly light, weighing in at 4.24 pounds. If you need extra support, there are five sling points located around the blaster to help spread the weight. There’s even a tactical rail if you want to add more attachments.
The Select combines all of the best aspects of the other blasters and packs them into a devastating package. It also looks pretty intimidating.
NERF ULTRA SPEED
Features
Fully Automatic
Iron sights
Integrated clip storage
2x 12 dart Ultra Speed clips
1x Tactical rail
Includes 24 NERF AccuStrike Ultra darts
Requires 6 “C” batteries
Looking to absolutely obliterate your rivals? The NERF Ultra Speed is a foam-dart death machine. With a fire rate of 7 darts per second combined with 24 NERF AccuStrike Ultra darts, the Ultra Speed will have your enemies left in the dust before they even know you were there.
The Ultra Speed blaster is clip-fed, full automatic NERF gun allowing you to unleash a hail of darts without having to continually pull the trigger. The Ultra speed comes with 2 specialized 12 darts clips and has a clever storage slot located under the shoulder stock so you won’t have to worry about running out of darts as you launch into the carnage. One thing to note though is because the Speed has specialized clips you won’t be able to use any of your other Ultra or NERF clips here.
The NERF Ultra Speed blaster also comes with 24 NERF AccuStrike Ultra darts, meaning you can bring two full clips onto the field with you. It almost feels unfair that this blaster not only fires darts at a rapid pace but as these are Ultra AccuStrikes it is also deadly accurate!
To start blasting, simply load the clip into the underside of the Speed, hold down the acceleration button to power up the motor, and pull the trigger to fire. The Speed features a drop down grip just under the muzzle to help you keep a steady aim and there is even an integrated iron sights on top to help you place those tough shots.
If you are looking for some serious firepower and don’t want to compromise on accuracy we seriously recommend getting the Ultra Speed. Do remember though that batteries aren’t included so you’ll need to pick up 6 “C” batteries to get this bad boy started.
NERF ULTRA ONE
Features
Semi-Automatic
Motorized blaster
Integrated 25 dart drum
Integrated shoulder stock with 8 dart storage
2x Tactical rails
Includes 25 ULTRA darts
Requires four C batteries
The NERF ULTRA ONE is a beautifully designed motorized blaster that uses a 25-dart drum to help you eliminate your opponents with ease.
Each dart must be loaded manually at the front of the blaster, and you need to hold down the acceleration button located under the trigger before you can start shooting. The ULTRA ONE is semi-automatic, so you have to keep pulling the trigger for each shot. There’s no spray and pray with this one. If you find yourself running low on darts during battle, you’ll be glad to know there’s space for 8 extra darts in the stock of the blaster. So, if you come prepared, you’ll be ready for victory.
The blaster has two tactical rails on the top front and back, so you have room for upgrades and attachments. The ONE is a well-designed package and an excellent introduction to the ULTRA series.
NERF Ultra FOCUS
Features
Semi-automatic
Motorized blaster
Integrated sight
Includes 10 dart clip
Removable shoulder stock (with clip storage)
1x tactical rail
Includes 10 AccuStrike ULTRA NERF darts
Requires 6 AA batteries
Mmm, there’s something very familiar about the NERF Ultra Focus… oh, we know! It’s an upgraded version of the Ultra AMP. It seems like Hasbro wasn’t quite satisfied with the original Ultra AMP, so they went back to the NERF garage and made improvements.
The NERF Ultra Focus is a semi-automatic blaster (one trigger pull equals one shot) with an acceleration button located below the trigger guard. It’s not the largest blaster available, but thanks to its lightweight and small size, it’s perfect for special ops or fast-moving NERF battles.
We actually quite liked the Ultra AMP – it reminded us fondly of the Elite Stryfe, but the upgrades delivered on the Focus are excellent. The Focus comes with a 10-dart clip (4 more than the AMP) and a detachable shoulder stock that includes magazine storage – perfect for keeping a reload within reach. There’s an integrated sight located on the top of the blaster, and if you want to add an additional attachment, there’s even a tactical rail located behind. The detachable stock (besides giving you a place to store your next clip) adds great stability, but if you don’t like the way it looks or just want a more compact blaster, you can easily remove it.
The Ultra Focus is a wonderful upgrade to an already impressive blaster – an excellent NERF gun with some great added features.
NERF ULTRA TWO
Features
Semi-automatic
Motorized blaster
6 dart rotating barrel
2x Tactical rails
Includes 6 ULTRA darts
Requires 6 AA batteries
We have always been fans of one-handed blasters and the NERF ULTRA TWO seems like it was made for us, even though it wasn’t. This innovative 6-shot revolver is a bundle of blasting technology all packaged in an easy-to-aim and easy-to-shoot design.
The ULTRA TWO earns top marks for being a one-handed, motorized blaster, making it even easier to use. People won’t know what hit them when you show up with two of these strapped to your hips. To start shooting, you need to load the rotating six-dart barrel from the back of the blaster, which is a departure from the more common front-loading system. This change makes loading the blaster faster and easier, especially in the heat of battle. Once the chambers are filled, hold down the acceleration button located below the trigger guard and you’re ready to go.
It’s worth mentioning that the TWO is semi-automatic, so you need to pull the trigger for each shot. But as an eagle-eyed gunslinger, you don’t need hundreds of darts to defeat your enemies, right?
To top it off, the ULTRA TWO includes two tactical rails – one above and one below the barrel. If you need some target practice, why not add a red dot sight or a long-range scope?
NERF ULTRA THREE
Features
Manual blaster
Pump action
Integrated 8 dart clip
1x Tactical Rail
5 dart stock storage
Includes 8 NERF ULTRA darts
The One and Two have grace, poise, and a sleek design, but the NERF ULTRA THREE, not so much. Honestly, we are completely bewildered by this blaster. It is oddly larger than expected and has some unusual design choices.
The ULTRA THREE is a front clip-fed, pump-action blaster and the first non-motorized blaster in the series. Instead of using existing NERF dart clip technology, Hasbro has opted for an integrated design. Located at the front of the blaster, the integrated clip holds 8 darts and has clear sides, allowing you to keep track of the number of darts you have left to shoot. This may seem like an unusual choice, but it actually works quite well. Instead of switching clips, the Three is reloaded by feeding directly into the clip, allowing you to keep shooting as long as you have darts. The Three helps you with this, as there is space for 5 additional darts at the back of the blaster.
Unlike the ONE and TWO, the THREE is a pump-action blaster, requiring you to pump the priming mechanism located at the bottom of the gun before each shot. It may not win any awards for sophistication, but combined with a feed-in clip, you won’t be too far behind anyone with a motorized blaster.
Unfortunately, the ULTRA THREE only includes one tactical rail, which is a peculiar decision considering its length. Overall, we quite like the Three. Sure, it is unusual, and we would have liked to see a larger clip and more rails, but the pump-action primer is easy to use, and the dart-feed reload system is a unique feature. It may not be your first choice of blaster, but it is definitely one for anyone looking for something a little different.
NERF ULTRA FOUR
Features
Manual blaster
Single shot
Front-loaded
Pull-back priming mechanism
1x Tactical rail
2 dart storage
Includes 4 ULTRA darts
The NERF ULTRA FOUR is perfect for anyone who wants to try the ULTRA series without spending a lot of money. As one of the most affordable blasters in the series, it’s simple and won’t have many things that can go wrong.
The FOUR is a single-shot, front-loaded blaster with a traditional pull-back priming mechanism at the back. It has two storage slots on the side of the barrel, so you can bring two reloads, but it won’t win any intimidation contests.
The Ultra FOUR has one tactical rail on top at the back, providing space for attachments, but nothing extraordinary. It’s a simple, cheap, and easy-to-use blaster, but it won’t set the world on fire.
NERF ULTRA FIVE
Features
Manual blaster
Single shot
Integrated 4 dart clip
Slide priming mechanism
1x Tactical rail
Includes 4 ULTRA darts
The NERF ULTRA FIVE is a slightly more advanced and pricier version of the FOUR. This single-shot blaster has a 4-dart integrated clip, which eliminates the need to stop and reload after every shot. Hasbro has put more effort into the design this time and the inclusion of 3 finger trigger guards and an integrated slide-back priming mechanism improve the FIVE in our opinion.
However, the FIVE doesn’t offer much more. Like the FOUR, it only has one tactical rail at the top. If you’re looking for a simple and affordable way to get into the ULTRA series, we would recommend this over the FOUR.
NERF ULTRA Pharaoh
Features
Manual blaster
Single shot
Bolt-action priming mechanism
10 dart clip
Integrated scope
1x Tactical rail
Includes 10 ULTRA darts
We may have fallen in love with the NERF ULTRA Pharaoh. It may be the luxurious gold trim, the special gold ULTRA darts, the 10-dart clip, or the fact that it’s a NERF sniper. Gah, we love this blaster more than it deserves. If you like to bring a bit of style onto the blasting field, then look no further – this is the one.
Gushing aside, the ULTRA Pharaoh is a clip-fed, bolt-action sniper that includes an integrated (and irremovable) targeting scope. If you’re a fan of NERF snipers, then we certainly recommend picking one of these up. The whole blaster exudes quality, and although the gold may be a little gaudy, there are some excellent quality-of-life features built-in.
The bolt-action priming mechanism is easy to use, even when you’re aiming down the sights, and there’s even a little nook for the priming handle to tuck into when you’re taking your shot. The inclusion of a 10-dart, see-through clip is another nice touch, as not only do you have enough darts to keep you going for some time, but you’ll also be able to see how many shots you have left before you need to reload. When it comes time to reload, there’s even space for an additional clip located on the stock of the blaster.
Though you only get one tactical rail with the Pharaoh, there’s already an integrated (and gold!) targeting scope mounted on top, so if you like picking the perfect shot, you’re good to go right out of the box.
NERF ULTRA AMP
Features
Semi-automatic
Motorized blaster
6 dart clip
Integrated sight
1x Tactical rail
1x stock attachment point
Requires 6 AA batteries
Includes 6 ULTRA darts
The NERF ULTRA AMP is a lovely little tactical blaster that reminds us of an old favorite, the Stryfe. Although the AMP is much smaller than the Pharaoh, it has some qualities we really like, although it’s not gold, which is a bit of a disappointment.
Like the Pharaoh, the AMP comes with some added features built into the base blaster. On top, there is an integrated sight to assist you with tricky shots, and under the muzzle, you’ll find a built-in foregrip. If that’s not enough, there is one tactical rail at the back and even a stock attachment point, just in case you want to add some customizations.
The AMP is a clip-fed, semi-automatic blaster that may not be raining dart hell down on anyone anytime soon, but its small size will certainly help keep you agile when blasting your enemies. All in all, it’s a neat little package and not too costly.