
- description
The failure mode of a battery-powered tracer is always the same: it works perfectly for three games, then dies fifteen minutes into the night game you actually bought it for, and the battery it takes is not one anybody has spare.
The USB version removes that entirely. Charge it from a laptop, a car, or a power bank the night before, and it is ready. Over a season the saving on disposable batteries makes up a fair chunk of the difference in price, and the convenience makes up the rest.
It threads 14mm CCW like the standard unit and illuminates green tracer BBs the same way.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Tracer unit, USB rechargeable |
| Thread | 14mm CCW |
| BBs | Green tracer BBs required |
| Charging | USB |
| Brand | Nuprol |
Good to know before you buy
Charge it before a night game rather than on the day. It needs tracer BBs to do anything — the unit illuminates them, it does not produce the light itself.
Frequently asked questions
Why pay more for USB?
No disposable batteries to buy or forget, and you can top it up from a power bank at the site. Over a season it largely pays for itself.
How long does a charge last?
Comfortably through a night game in normal use. Charge it the night before and carry a power bank if you are playing a long event.
Does it fit the same as the standard unit?
Yes, 14mm CCW on both.
Do I still need tracer BBs?
Yes. No tracer unit works with ordinary BBs.