The THROWER Thread

Thrower: A flashlight that can throw its beam the farthest. The light will likely have a very narrow beam and may not give out the same lumens as others but these are for one aim, and one aim only, distance. Lux figures are important here, not lumens.






Flashlight Make/Model Approx Lux (K) Supplier (Please shop around for better deals) Misc Info
$0-20 Jacob A60 55 http://www.dealextreme.com/p/jacob-a60-cree-q5-3-mode-310lm-white-led-flashlight-w-strap-black-1-x-18650-114268 1x18650 - XRE Q5
Small Sun c10 (Aspheric) 45(LS) http://www.dealextreme.com/p/smallsun-zy-c10-s-cree-q5-wc-230lm-3-mode-focus-adjustable-white-led-flashlight-1-x-18650-108290 1x18650 - XRE Q5
$21-30 UniqueFire HS 802 http://www.dealextreme.com/p/uniquefire-hs-802-cree-r2-wc-2-mode-230-lumen-led-flashlight-1-18650-2-cr123a-16538?item=2 1x18650 - XRE R2
$31-40 FandyFire HD2010 48 http://www.tmart.com/UItraFire-CREE-XMLT6-8W-1300-Lumen-5-Mode-LED-Flashlight-Black_p135768.html?cc=USD 1x26650/18650 - XML
$41-50 Skyray STL-V2 52 http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1692 (postage pushs it just over $40) 2x18650 - XML
$51-60
$61-80
$81-100 Crelant 7G5 58 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/CRELANT-7G5-CREE-XM-L-U2-3-Mode-LED-Flashlight/500321955.html 2x18650 - XML
$101-150 Crelant 7G5 V2 + Collimator (aspheric) 70 (SB) http://www.intl-outdoor.com/crelant-7g5v2-collimator-head-p-432.html 2x18650 - XML

Crelant 7G9

64

http://hkequipment.net/index.php?p=6&id=1423&lang=en&msg=Session Expiried!&s=

3x18650 - XML

$151-200 Dereelight DBS Turbo
(aspheric)
80 (SB) http://www.dereelight.com/nightmaster.htm 2x18650 - XRE

EagleTac M3C4


60-65K est

http://www.illuminationgear.com/14322/27013.html

2x18650 - XML

$201-250 Thrunight TN31 112 (SB) http://www.hkequipment.net/?sp=&p=6&cat2=198&cat1=55&cat0=1&id=1357&cat1=55&cat0=1&new=&more=&s=3855b15c54edb9cfcc6747f8d1542e8f&lang=en 3x18650 - XML
Fenix TK70 85 http://www.hkequipment.net/index.php?p=6&sp=&cat0=1&cat1=62&cat2=170&id=964&new=&more=pro_new&lang=en&msg=Session%20Expiried!&s= 4xD - 3xXML
$251-300
$300+ Olight SR95UT ($450) 165 http://goinggear.com/olight-sr95ut-ultra-throw-intimidator-1050-lumens-sbt-90-flashlight.html 2x18650 - SBT90









Interesting lights that fall out of scope otherwise:



Make/Model Lux Supplier Misc Info

Best AA Thrower Fenix TK41 59K (claimed) http://www.fenixtactical.com/fenix-tk41.html 8xAA - XML

Best Coloured Emitter Thrower UF HS-802 30K est http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/uniquefire-hs802-extra-deep-reflector-cree-r2-red-beam-2mode-led-flashlight-black-18650-p-10205 1x18650 - Red R2

Easy Budget mod #1 Small Sun C10/Nanjg 105c 2.8 68 [quote=Ledsmoke] Regarding the Small Sun C10: I've measured it at 45 Kcd but since the reports of its tail cap current being anything from 0,8 A to 2,1 A I guess there are variations to measurements too. Mine pulled 1,4A in high and did 45 kCd. It is VERY easy to mod with Nanjg 105C 2,8 A driver (despite soldering of the led wires I consider it almost a "drop-in driver" solution for the light) With the Nanjg pulling a steady 2,8 A I get 68 kCd BTW. [/quote]

Easy Budget mod #2 UniqueFire UF-T20 [quote=Manny] I have a Uniquefire UF-T20 aspheric, It's an E1320 mod XR-e 2.8amp... Throws 500 yards no problem ! [/quote]

Obviously Lux readings are dependant on who tested them and lots of other factors so i have taken rough figures found by googling. I have also only included standard lights, modded lights may well give far better bang for buck but are a little out of scope for this. Where a bracket is found next to the Lux reading it indicates a figure close (rounded) to that persons readings, ie (SB) = Selfbuilt.

Misc info may not be complete, ie a light that takes 2x18650 may also take 4xCR123 etc or other battery combinations, i'll include the most common.

Advise for flashlight newbies: A lot of newbies want the wow factor of a thrower and indeed, to many the throwers give the biggest wow. With that said please check beamshot posts, as an example the Dereelight is an amazing thrower but the beam is almost laser like, this looks awesome but practical use is very limited. On the otherhand you have the TK70, this thing throws and floods but does this at expence of size. Think carefully as many throwers end up being shelf queens rarely used. A good P60 such as a solarforce package or a C8 such as the XinTD maybe a better starting point.

Disclaimer: I will try to keep the info accurate but i make no claim that it actually is. Confirm details with sellers/manufacturers if required.

TY for doing this.

The (stock) Jacob A60 is around 55 Klux according to several different users including myself.

The Trustfire X9 - a once revered light around here - is approx 39 Klux stock. Also from several sources but not myself. Goes from around 33 usd on ebay.

Thanks Ledsmoke, edited to add yours :slight_smile:

You're welcome :-)

Dont forget the SmallSun ZY-C10

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/smallsun-zy-c10-s-cree-q5-wc-230lm-3-mode-focus-adjustable-white-led-flashlight-1-x-18650-108290

I like this thread. We should build on it, instead of having 20 different thrower threads. Simple and informative. Comp chart/list.

I’m new to the forum, but am a regular visitor. I noticed there isnt much talk about recoil torches. Is there a reason why no one recommends them?

I would like to add to the list the small sun ZY-T13, with a small trimpot mod will out throw the eagletac M3C4 XML, $24.24 at Manafont.

http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/small-sun-zyt13-t6-5mode-1200lumen-led-flashlight-black-218650-p-10728

Modification thread

Hi Silverbolt, i had a C10 but didnt care for it and gave it away, but it is certainly a good thrower. ILikeFlashlights compared his with the Jacob in that price range tho and the Jacob just edges it.

I think I read that same thread, and I have to agree with you. The C10 is good, but the Jacob is alot sexier. I have both on the way and will probably have something done to the C10.

No one likes recoils?

Dereelight dbs aspheric. It measures about 90-110k lux. I cant get the link on my phone though.

http://www.dereelight.com/nightmaster.htm Link to nightmaster

How about the UltraFire HD2010?

I don't own one, but I think it's pretty good for a single-cell single-emitter torch. (Maybe it's too floody?)

$33.52 at the moment.

http://www.tmart.com/UItraFire-CREE-XMLT6-8W-1300-Lumen-5-Mode-LED-Flashlight-Gray_p135765.html

http://www.tmart.com/UItraFire-CREE-XMLT6-8W-1300-Lumen-5-Mode-LED-Flashlight-Black_p135768.html

Also the Thrunite TN31

EDIT: You can get the stl V2 for $37 at cnqg: http://www.cnqualitygoods.com/goods.php?id=1692

How about the Elektrolumens ST90 ……

Jeansy why listing the "fandyfire" version of the HD2010 only?

You can have it in many ****fire versions, Ultrafire, Trustfire, Tangsfire, name it!

The Ultrafire one I got from Tmart has an excellent price too 33,52USD, black or grey same price:

http://www.tmart.com/UItraFire-CREE-XMLT6-8W-1300-Lumen-5-Mode-LED-Flashlight-Black_p135768.html?cc=USD

Don’t forget you can get 8% off that price with coupon code: TMPRICE (if you haven’t already used it on something else - it’s single use per customer only)

I will list the cheapest version suggested mate unless they have driver issues etc. Thanks for the link, i will edit the table :slight_smile:

EDIT: OK with the suggestions we now have the STL-V2 and HD2010 in the same price bracket. What do you guys think, should i add an alternative for each price range or will that make it too comlicated/busy? Also im not sure i like just having a aspheric taking a bracket, although this thread is simply about throw…… What do you guys think?

To my knowledge, at the moment all reviewed HD2010 have the same East092 driver, thus same performance

I’m pretty sure lux readings of the HD2010 are closer to 48k while the STL-V2 is around 52k cd.

Do you think i should swap it out with this so we can add a second, alternative, reflector vs aspheric or disputed lights?

Edit: Deleted and replaced first chart

OK mate, i will edit, i was trying to round them to the nearest 5 lux due to variances, but with these so close your right, i might have to put those figures to show the difference.

I think just put aspheric in brackets, eg.

  • 7G5V2 55k lux etc…
  • TN31 110k lux etc…
  • Dereelight nightmaster (aspheric) 115k lux etc…
  • 7G5V2 w/ collimator head (aspheric) 115k lux etc…