Rayovac 3Watt 2AA Sportsman Xtreme

[ltiu]

http://www.rayovac.com/flashlight/selux2aa3w-b.shtml

Got from Walmart for $24.97 plus tax.

It is heavy (compared to the L2D CE). Takes 2 AA (included). Comes with a lanyard and a pocket clip, both already attached right out of the package. The store display packaging design I should say is well done. It's an eye candy.

The light runs warm when left on for more than 5 minutes.

The light is white, whiter than a L2D CE (which is greenish) and an RR 1 watt 1AA which is yellowish.

The light is as bright as an L2D CE's high mode (as in max, high, med, low). So realistic estimate would be 65 lumens (manufacturer claims 80 lumens).

The light has 3 halos, a center throw halo, a wider dimmer halo around the throw and a third wide spill halo. The light has a bright throw with a faint artifact to an otherwise perfect circle of light. The spill is wide and bright enough to be useful for seeing things around the throw.

The light has only two settings, momentary on with the rear cap slightly unscrewed and your thumb depressed against the switch or full on with the rear cap fully screwed in.

Only one light setting, no low, med, high.

The only issue I have is that you cannot stand the light on it's rear since the rubber switch bulges out.

 

[martytoo]

I have never had my hands on the L2D CE but the pictures look like it has a bit of a skinny profile. I liked the size and feel of the Rayovac. I almost purchased one but was counting on a review before making a decision.

It's a shame that the design doesn't include at least two intensity levels.

Thanks for sharing your review. Which would you feel more comfortable carrying on a hike or an evening walk??

 

[f22shift]

yeah it's pretty nice light. it's the same as the river rock 3watt camo and the nuwai x3.
http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/nuwai_x-3.htm

only thing i dont like about it is the battery tube is a bit tight and the runtime is short in comparison to a cree.

 

[ltiu]

I have never had my hands on the L2D CE but the pictures look like it has a bit of a skinny profile. I liked the size and feel of the Rayovac. I almost purchased one but was counting on a review before making a decision.

It's a shame that the design doesn't include at least two intensity levels.

Thanks for sharing your review. Which would you feel more comfortable carrying on a hike or an evening walk??

The L2D CE is skinnier, lighter and brighter than the Rayovac 3watt 2AA.

I would not bring this for hiking or caving since it is heavy and has a short runtime.

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

I got one of the SE 3W and one SE 1W today. I won't know all until dark, but yes the 3W is a LOT like the Camo River Rock with detail differences including the spot where the clip is fixed.

Also my Camo RR is a bit more pleasent colored beam than the SE 3W.

The 1W Sportsman Extreme has a WHITE beam! I don't see a hint of blue, green or any other tint. The SE 3W is somewhat pinkish blue.

All-in-all I am not displeased that I own the SEs nor the camo RR.

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

Testing in my quality dark back yard I find the 1W not giving up much to the 3W. And boy, do I see PINK in many instances from the 3W! Not so much on trees or grass, but the interior of the pump house shows PINK.

My Dad even noticed the pinkness!

 

[ltiu]

Testing in my quality dark back yard I find the 1W not giving up much to the 3W. And boy, do I see PINK in many instances from the 3W! Not so much on trees or grass, but the interior of the pump house shows PINK.

My Dad even noticed the pinkness!

Congratulations, you got yourself a "gxy" light!

 

[jsr]

I was thinking about picking one of those up also. The LED can be replaced with a SSC and be made brighter. The lack of a low mode is not ideal, but the momentary capability and reliability of a tactical (momentary push/constant twist) switch are bonuses for me.

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

I don't see how the guts come out and I don't see much in the way of heat sinking...

But if there is a way to SSC it, I hope to get it done!!!

 

[jsr]

A couple of CPFers put a SSC in already. After you remove the head, the black plastic cover that surrounds the LED comes off (I think you pry it off or something) and once off, the LED leads are exposed.

 

[Kentuckian]

I bought one of the Rayovac 3Watt 2AA Sportsman Xtreme not to long ago. Mine has a very slight purple tint surrounding a very white center. I went to my shooting range last night for some light tests. I set up a board with dingy white cloth with splotches of color on it. I tested several lights but I'll stick to the Rayovac SE here. It lit up the board very well out to 90 feet. It also lit it up ok out to 150 feet. Needless to say I love this light! I am fairly new to all this after all. As far as runtime I've had mine for nine days now and I used it for a few (10-15) minutes every night since I got it, and it hasn't dimmed any that I can tell.

 

[BobbyRS]

By the way, the pocket clip for this light fits the Fenix L1x lights (I would imagine others but I don't have them) perfectly. It is the best clip I have found for them. Color match, long and sturdy.

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

Messed with all my Nuwai 2AA lights today, and by FAR the 3W Rayovac has the nastiest PINK tinted LED since the original my Madmax+ had!

The 1W R has a NICE white tint!

The 3W Camo has a slightly less pinkish maybe slightly more purpleish beam.

Funny in a weird sort of way that it is getting easier to hit the LED lottery in 1Ws and less so in other LEDs.

 

[john2551]

I saw this light this light at Wal-mart over the weekend before finding this thread. The Wal-Mart in NY had these for $13.96 (maybe a pricing mistake by an employee?). Anyways as SOON as i looked at it i said to myself that it was almost identical to my X-3. The X-3 has been a durable light for more than a year of heavy use. I've dropped it a dozen times with no ill effects.

 

[BobbyRS]

By the way, if anyone is interested, I have two of these lights for sale in the B/S/T Lights section for $20 shipped!

 

[Pistolero]

By the way, if anyone is interested, I have two of these lights for sale in the B/S/T Lights section for $20 shipped!

I was about to jump all over this, as I thought you meant $20 shipped for 2.

 

[BobbyRS]

I was about to jump all over this, as I thought you meant $20 shipped for 2.

That wouldn't make any sense. $20 shipped/no taxes is pretty fair if you ask me. Compared to $25+tax in a store.

 

[Pistolero]

That wouldn't make any sense. $20 shipped/no taxes is pretty fair if you ask me. Compared to $25+tax in a store.

Yeah, I agree, its just the way I read your wording. I thought it woulda been a steal at that price. I'd get some, but I already have the 1watter and the RR 3watt. I can't tell if I like the weight of them or not.

But yeah, it's a great deal at that price anyway.
Sorry for the mixup.

 

[BobbyRS]

Yeah, I agree, its just the way I read your wording. I thought it woulda been a steal at that price. I'd get some, but I already have the 1watter and the RR 3watt. I can't tell if I like the weight of them or not.

But yeah, it's a great deal at that price anyway.
Sorry for the mixup.

Hey no problem. I'm not really making anything on them as it is. Just had a few chances to buy a few at a real low price and decided to offer them here in the CPF community for fellow flashaholics. :buddies:

 

[Modern_Major_General]

How bright is the Sportsman Xtreme 1watt 2aa versus the 3watt 2aa?

I heard that the 3watt is about as bright as the L2D or L1D on high mode, so what light would you think the 1watt is comparable to?

Not looking for any statistics or accurate numbers, just a ball park figure. Thanks.