Best throw single 18650 LED flashlight?

[wildweed]

Just got my RRT-1 last week and thought it wasn't all that but last night went out to really check distances and WOW! 350 yds it lights it up well and at 450 yds its still getting out there but it is hard to make it out at that distance. 100,200,and 300 yds no problem!:twothumbs
By the way i am using a 18650 aw 2600 mah and the new RRT-1 are coming with a mild OP reflector :thumbsup:

 

[rickypanecatyl]

Anyone by chance have a pic of a RRT1 next to a DBS v3 for size comparison?

 

[kengps]

the original post indicated "single 18650". The RRT-1 runs best on 2xcr123a batteries because thats what it is fully regulated for.

On 1x18650 my RRT-1 is a very ordinary performer and can't match my other throwers

Nope...the RRT-1 is regulated with an 18650 also. According to Jetbeam the RRT-1 puts out 240 lumens with an 18650, same as a multi-battery setup. They use what they call a "Broad voltage control circuit" "compatible with both 18650 and CR123's" I tested mine with both and they are identical. Maybe you have a bad 18650 or a problem with your RRT-1. I'd send it back if I were you.

 

[coolperl]

Nope...the RRT-1 is regulated with an 18650 also. According to Jetbeam the RRT-1 puts out 240 lumens with an 18650, same as a multi-battery setup. They use what they call a "Broad voltage control circuit" "compatible with both 18650 and CR123's" I tested mine with both and they are identical. Maybe you have a bad 18650 or a problem with your RRT-1. I'd send it back if I were you.

You're wrong. RRT-1 does not have full regulation on 18650. There is a regulation as long as voltage on battery under load is higher than Vf of LED. As the battery depletes after these values are reached, the brightness decreases. You can check it out in Selfbuilt's review of RRT-2 (both flashlights have the same circuit).

 

[Pete Mcrash]

i've just ordered a Aurora wf-600 from DX,single 18650 that throws well according to reviews.......shipped today

 

[bspofford]

Ultrafire WF-008 Recoil

And it's not an asph!

Based on the positive reviews at DX, I wasted $26 to take a look at one of these. The output is very purple, very dim, and trapezoidal. Don't waste your money even considering this one. DX blocked my negative review on there site, so I am happy to get the word out here. :thumbsdow

 

[Tatjanamagic]

Based on the positive reviews at DX, I wasted $26 to take a look at one of these. The output is very purple, very dim, and trapezoidal. Don't waste your money even considering this one. DX blocked my negative review on there site, so I am happy to get the word out here. :thumbsdow

I have to disagree with U as I have it at home...

I reccomend it for people that demands throw only with no side spill at all.

It is very small and it can throw very far. Not very good build quality that is true... and wires that go from driver to emitter are very thin and low quality. I really doubt it could take gun recoil but for everyday use it can pass.

Maybe U got your with some kind of mistake or different emiter?:thinking:

The output on my is not purple... It is with white to light blue. Very bright.

Wish I have professional camera to take some pictures.

But as I said no side spill at all... Similar to aspheric but does not throw that far...

 

[IMSabbel]

CONCLUSION
HS 802 is probably one of the best(if not best) and cheapest thrower in a world.

Have to agree.
Deepest smo reflector in the world really descripes it.
Was totally blown away by that one.
Its way brighter AND with smaller hotspot than the recoil light.

It throws about as well as my 35W HID (though with MUCH smaller hotspot).

 

[bigchelis]

I did some beamshoots (now lost tho) comparing my Tiablo A10 vs. My 1D Aspherical R2 built by Nailbender.

the Tiablo threw the light nearly identical if not more than my 1D Mag R2 Aspherical.


I went to a local meet and great and another member had a 2D Aspherical with MG lens and mine with the KD Aspherical out threw that one. My 1D Aspherical also out threw the Tiablo A9 w/Aspheric. So, when I say the Tiablo A10 can throw, I mean it will out throw some aspherical builds out there too.

The only 18650 sized light that I have seen clearly beat my Tiablo A10 was the Dereelight Aspherical R2 and thats it. Both are 18650 size lights.


bigC

 

[recDNA]

Of all of the non-aspherics - which of the 18560 sized flashlights (or 2X CR123) with a head diameter < 1.5 inches is the best thrower.? I hate little flashlights with big heads. Yes, I'm fully aware that with a head that small it cannot compete with the best throwers. Just wondered which of the normal head size 5 inch non-aspheric flashlights throws best?

 

[Tatjanamagic]

I did some beamshoots (now lost tho) comparing my Tiablo A10 vs. My 1D Aspherical R2 built by Nailbender.

the Tiablo threw the light nearly identical if not more than my 1D Mag R2 Aspherical.


I went to a local meet and great and another member had a 2D Aspherical with MG lens and mine with the KD Aspherical out threw that one. My 1D Aspherical also out threw the Tiablo A9 w/Aspheric. So, when I say the Tiablo A10 can throw, I mean it will out throw some aspherical builds out there too.

The only 18650 sized light that I have seen clearly beat my Tiablo A10 was the Dereelight Aspherical R2 and thats it. Both are 18650 size lights.


bigC

No way Tiablo A10 can out throw his older brother Tiablo A9 with aspheric lenses.

Tiablo A9 with aspheric has readings 66 000 lux 1 meter, Tiablo A10 Has about 30 000 lux 1 meter...

I am calling Mr. Lightforce from Australia to confirm that because he has both of them.

Tiablo is probably top 3 comerciall available throwers (aspherical throwers) in a world.

U all know who is number 1 (DEFT of course)
numero 2 is probably DBS (because it has changeable r2 pills)
And third place is Tiablo A9 with aspherical lenses (Q5 emitter)

Let someone tell me if I am wrong...:tinfoil:

 

[Tally-ho]

MXDL SA-28 1x18650



Thrunite Catapult



Tiablo A10G R2



Tiablo A9s



Tiablo A9s + Collimator



Torch Light C78

Torch Light C78

 

[SOcalsurferx]

Thrunite Catapult gets my vote for teh best single 18650 thrower. Even with only one AW 18650 it is a beast and still has sufficient run time for most tasks. Add the extension and throw in another 18650 and it is BRIIIIIIGGGGHHHT!

 

[Patriot]

Just wondered which of the normal head size 5 inch non-aspheric flashlights throws best?

Probably the RRT-2.

 

[recDNA]

Probably the RRT-2.

The Eagletac T20C2 R2 at 15000 lux is pretty good too.

 

[phantom23]

T20C2 has XP-G now and much less throw (~9000lux/1m).

 

[rickypanecatyl]

Excellent pics Tally Ho! What is that by the way... an underground mine? How far back is that door looking thing in the pic with the A9 Aspheric?

Rick

 

[was.lost.but.now.found]

Excellent pics Tally Ho! What is that by the way... an underground mine? How far back is that door looking thing in the pic with the A9 Aspheric?

Rick

All of that info is in the original thread:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=3351008#post3351008

 

[Tally-ho]

The better way to retrieve an original message that was quoted is to clic the symbol after the nickname of the original poster.

 

[rice rocket]

I have the UniqueFire HS-802 for $25 and the Solarforce Masterpiece Pro-1 for $59 (on an L2P body). The Masterpiece Pro-1 supposedly shares reflector designs with the Tiablo A10-G.

The HS-802 holds a tighter beam than the Pro-1, and they use the same emitter. I don't have the equipment or eyesight to measure ultimate throw distances and lux, but the HS-802 probably outthrows the Solarforce.

That said, I kept the Solarforce for it's compatibility w/ P60 hosts.