DROP TEST RESULTS: Evlution II vs. X-Board vs. Halo B

[Jack & Coke]

This thread is about the new Evlution II.



I just picked up the new Evlution II (yes I have too much time and money to spend) yesterday for around $85.

Next, I grabbed a tube of balls and did an impromptu drop test.

XBoard Revy w/vortex paddles

Balls = 128
Trial 1 ~ 10 seconds
Trial 2 ~ 10 seconds
Trial 3 ~ 11 seconds

Average BPS ~ 12
Gaps in string of balls = many

Evlution II

Balls = 128
Trial 1 ~ 8 seconds
Trial 2 ~ 8 seconds
Trial 3 ~ 7 seconds

Average BPS ~ 17
Gaps in string of balls = none!

HALO B

Balls = 128
Trial 1 ~ 6 seconds
Trial 2 ~ 5 seconds
Trial 3 ~ 6 seconds

Average BPS ~ 23
Gaps in string of balls = none!

Conclusion
Although louder than the HALO, The Evlution II was surprisingly very fast, consistant, and reliable (no jams whatsoever).

Evlution II is lighter than HALO B (but then again, so is my Truck ).

During the tests, my HALO had a few pauses... HALO eyes not detecting movement? I was using ALL-STARS. I switched to Red/Pink Marbs and the pausing stopped.

Evlution's off-center feed neck (the center mass of the hopper sits further back than the Rev and HALO), actually makes my gun feel better balanced.

Rear opening lid is a little funky. Opening it may be awkward for some. But once the door is open, it's a big mouth for you to dump balls in... reducing spillage.

It has a speed adjustment knob.

Excellent performance-to-price ratio!

I still love my HALO B more, but this Evlution II is a close second!

I really think if people get past the prejudice against Bass Eagle that seems to be in vogue, they'd see that this is a really good product.... but that's just MHO.

Next up, field testing with my GZ, and the ultimate test for a hopper... full auto fun with my M98 RT!

[xmetal2001]

Sounds like it performs good, but i still wouldn't want something looking like that on top of my marker. It just looks to....eggish.
(no offense to u crazy people that like the way it looks (

[shartley]

[Blennidae]

I don't own a warp, but wouldn't the offset feed neck of the egg shaped one eliminate the need to melt or drill the hopper for the feed hose?

[covadsucks]

Jack&Coke,
Can you take a picture of this latest Eggolution on the GZ for the size comparison test. I am curious to see how it sits in comparision to the Halo B.

[Jack & Coke]

Originally posted by covadsucks
Jack&Coke,
Can you take a picture of this latest Eggolution on the GZ for the size comparison test. I am curious to see how it sits in comparision to the Halo B.

NP... but I'm leaving for SF after work and won't return to LA until Monday night.

[personman]

Its nice to see how they preform, I have always wondered if they REALLY made improvements over the Eggy 1 on the Eggy 2.
Lots of people say the paintball cover thingy(the door) broke off, see if yours does?
Its good BE diddnt make a false advertisement, I believe they advertised that the Eggy 2 could go 18 bps.
Big improvement over the Eggy 1.

[Temo Vryce]

I used to own a first gen Evolution, but it got sold with my mag last fall. My only 2 complaints about the loader were the jamming, which apears to be fixed and the fact that the on/off button was a momentary contact switch (PITA). The loader would sometimes turn off after turning on. I upgraded to the Egg after chopping due to out shooting a pre-BE revie.

The egg is a fast loader. The Flip back lid is a little wierd at first but it's really nice to use in a game. It's profile is a little bigger than that of the revie's, I haven't seen a Halo so I can't comment there, but it's not so big as to be much of a problem. The possition of the feed neck does change the balance point on you marker but you get used to it. It's kind like playing with a Warpfeed or Z-grip for the first time. It's different but not bad.

Would I buy a new Evolution-II? Maybe. I have to get another mag first. Which I will don't worry.

Nice review J&C. Can we get a few more tests from each if you have the time. Say 10+ drops from each loader. This will give us a better idea at the actual speed of each loader. The Halo is the fastest that's obvious but it still would be nice to have more data.