The Maelstrom range has had a very long history going back to perhaps the “first iteration/generation” Maelstrom S12 or Maelstrom X10 model (basing on form factor only) with its 26650 battery and Luminus SST-90/Cree XM-L LED.
Let’s check out the merits and demerits of this current generation Foursevens Maelstrom Mx3F model.
The 26650S is probably one of the shortest 1 x 26650 battery-powered flashlights currently and is marketed as a tactical flashlight.
Since the Folomov 26650S has 5 (quintuple) LEDs and the flashlight industry is mostly used to seeing/hearing of “triples” (3 LEDs) and “quads” (4 LEDs) of late, we are going to go ahead and start calling this 26650S a “quint” (5 LEDs) flashlight.
Lets check out the merits & demerits of this new Folomov 26650S model.
The ODL20C is the newest 26650 “thrower” flashlight from Lumintop in a relatively compact size – when compared to the usual bulk that most dedicated “thrower” flashlights are.
Let’s check out the merits and demerits of this new Lumintop ODL20C model.
After the unfortunate group buy fiasco, the SC26 also affectionately known as the Fatty (due to its appearance in 26350 format), is finally available through several online retailers.
It now sports a XHP35 HD or XHP35 HI LED, along with several other body colors.
With a choice of ramping UI and fixed modes UI, 2 different battery formats and 6 tritium slots – it all seems like we are on to a home run or is it?
Dual LEDs (for different types of beam profiles) always gets us excited, somewhat like having “thrower” & “flooder” all-in-one flashlight.
The MR70 is even capable of working as a powerbank with its included non-proprietary 26650 battery.
All of the above may sound like a home run for Rofis or is it?
After phasing out the X7 model, Eagle Eye introduced their new X7R with several changes made.
So is the new X7R worth the premium over the discontinued X7 model?
After introducing their G20 XHP70 the year before, Klarus has now introduced an updated version – the G20L with a newer LED (XPH70.2) and a larger head to incorporate the larger & deeper reflector for more throw.
A ‘thrower’ single 26650 (non-proprietary) battery operated flashlight.
What’s there not to like..right?