HK Army Sonic Review: A Good Budget Option?

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Such an underrated channel.

I bought the speed. The lid snapped off the first day I had it, but the bigger problem I have with it is that the thing uses two 9v batteries. I don't want to buy $20 worth of batteries to power a $80 hopper. This is a bit better but I still don't get why HK hasn't just moved to rechargable batteries or even AA/AAAs like everyone else has.

rotors were made for the days when BPS was a huge selling point

For the extra $10 I ordered the LTR. Love the build quality. The Sonic just felt like cheap plastic in my opinion.

Didn't tippmann ssl200 have a similar sensor and paddles?

Get a spire any version and you will be happy

I just bought the Sonic and it came in today lol

2 videos within a month!?

If I actually have time to play this season I might look into this. Still have my OG Pinocchio but usually lend it to kids or rental players with gravity feeds. Never had a problem with it ever but it's too big. I'm not really a big fan of the rotor I got to replace it as it tends to jam. I don't even see a difference in speed cause I'm usually playing woodsball

Why in the F... would they not model the shell after their flagship hopper !? If this thing had the sleek low-profile shell like the TFX it would've been a home run.

I actually like this hopper while it works 🙃 the sensor messed up on mine after like 5 weekends

When the rotor first came onto the scene, fell in love. Still using a Gen1 Rotor.

why isn’t there a comparison to the TFX 1, 2, or 3?

In around between 2000-2002 before I bought the Odyssey Halo B loader, I was using a Ricochet 2K loader that used the same sensor, and I honestly have to say that I never once had a problem with it feeding when I would run it dry and then reload, so I really can't imagine that this tab sensor is really going to be a problem. I'd say as long as it doesn't fall apart, it is probably a pretty decent loader for the price range.

That tab thing looks simmilar to the ricochet hopper.

Hey Brad, are you planning to share your thoughts on the CS3?

On your hopper weight chart, you don't show the Revvy. I've had mine 20yrs and still haven't found anything worth swapping it out for. Yes it averages 10bps, but with modern guns with eyes, its never been a problem. Would the Sonic or something else be much of an upgrade on an Autococker? I even use my Revvy on my pumps and apart from new shells every couple of years its been amazing.

Very happy to see another posted video. I love binge watching your videos

When it comes to hoppers, I rock the Dye ltr for my E-mag. It has a top rate of 31.5 electric mode capped. And 16-24 in meck mode. I am planning to play next month at Capital Edge Paintball. Hope to see you out there 🙂.✌️out from this guy 👈😎👉.

I think the Valken v max plus is the most underrated hopper. Has eyes, 220 capacity, cheaper, high bps, and it works. I use it for a backup to my control and spire ir.

What are your thoughts on how far forward the loader sits?

I’ve honestly never had issue with the ctrl popping open. Not sure if they’ve changed the top shell or not over the course of the years but never had it break open on a dive.

Love this channel love to see a new video pop up

I own a sonic for my emek, and I will say, it feels kinda cheep, but the feeding is amazing. For 100$, it’s the best hoppers

The Dye Rotor is indeed built like a tank. It's also worth noting that the torque setting on the Dye Rotor can be adjusted, and it isn't difficult to get it dialed-in to where it consistently feeds, doesn't jam, and won't break balls (at least not your own, right?!). Adjusting the torque was the first thing I did to mine when I got it. Even after being adjusted, it'll still empty out stupid fast.

Dude you are the best I love your videos keep it up the best content.

I used my gen 1 Rotor from the day I bought it new in 2009 up until 2019 or 2020, when I bought my first gen SpireIR. Now, with a BK speed feed, that is my go-to hopper. Then again, I usually play mechanical with a Gmek or Autococker, or use my Reflex Rail capped at 10bps.

BUT, thank God for the Rotor and it's insane speed. I have an old blind Angel Speed, and a blind B2K4, and had a blind Impulse until I recently sold it. And I'm grateful that I can still get all nostalgic and use these old markers without worrying about chopping. On those markers, I ALWAYS use my Rotor, and performance is flawless.

Sucks I had to cancel my triad pre order because they kept pushing the release date back. Thinking about this bad boy sonic

you can tell he truly cares and does this out of love. respect.

This channel is awesome, never giving bad tips!

Just started getting back in to paintball and man, your channel is fantastic! I noticed you haven't made as much content as before. I hope that was temporary!! Keep going, this channel is a gem. Just bought a DSR+ with the Pro kit, now I want the mecha because of you haha!

If you are using a Automag RT with x-valve and level 10 bolt, and properly tuned trigger with ultra high output HPA tank you HAVE to use a force feed hopper like a Rotor LT-R.

I bought a Sonic recently and I'm really liking it so far. The weight is definitely a stand-out feature for me. It's even lighter with a 9V than my IR2 is with the N-charge, but feels solidly built despite that. Feeds very reliably too. I also feel I have a greater field of vision when playing due to the way the feed spout is situated more toward the center/rear of the shell (loader sits more forward than other designs). Only thing I don't like is the capacity. They claim 200 but I kinda doubt that as it seems like 150 round pod fills this thing nearly to the brim. Perhaps if you remove the spring ramp it would reach the advertised number.

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I had an issue with my sonic loader. Button would power loader on but I couldn’t get the damn thing to turn off at all. All button functions would spin mechanism!

I believe on this loader if you hit the power button twice quickly it will force the impeller to spin and fix the issue you were talking about with shooting the hopper empty and it not loading

It's literally th same hardware of a pinokio speed, different shell

So i need to break out my old pinokio then?

great content very underrated

Love the channel!

The not being able to shoot dry and gamble on having to turn on and off on your next shot is really annoying

Speed was my favorite hopper, so seeing an upgrade is awesome. I do hope the battery/board is upgraded though. My speed sometimes failed whenever the battery wasn't fresh.

Great review, just bought one!

Do you think the 9v battery will run out quicker than other hoppers, given most others use more batteries? The Sonic seems to be the only hopper using a single 9v. I'm a bit confused why companies choose different battery configurations 1:9v, 2:9v, 3:AA, or 4:AA. I assume a force feed, or more complicated systems would require more batteries, however I noticed in your hopper chart that thought process doesn't necessarily seem to be in alignment. Your videos are the absolute best. Thanks for all your effort.

I’m 63 and have been playing since 1983 I don’t like being negative but I purchased one and I have to say it feeds great but it’s very thin plastic the first time I used it in a game the feed cover broke off and the body cracked it’s it’s very cheaply made save your money and get a rotor

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