Pros & Cons
Pros
There are plenty of cheapo knockoffs around, but the executioner is the original, best made, and most effective in my humble opinion. Well worth the purchase. I’m sure when i bought before it was a lot cheaper though!
When you make contact it emits a really satisfying loud lightning crack. It * the smaller flying insects or at least dazes the larger (bluebottle or larger) invaders. Works well on spiders too.
No more splatted beasties on walls or windows. It certainly gives the flies a zapping whack! The large surface area makes it easy to catch the pesky critters.
Cons
It’s nowhere near as light as i thought it would be, the head part of the racket is too small and the gaps between the bars are too large. The shock at best stuns flies for a few moments and at worst absolutely nothing. It's very difficult to trap fli... Read More
This bat seems to stun the insects for a short period. I'm not sure it would do more than enrage a wasp, so exercise caution against the bigger critters that can fight back. Maybe this is to give them a chance, but it's frustrating after you spend 15 ... Read More
Highlights
Packaging/appearance
Although this review is a bit tounge in cheek the bat really does what it says on the packaging and does it very effectively
Overview
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The energise button is not shrouded or protected in any way and can accidentally energise the device guess how i know this……the device was next to me on the couch ready for swift action and had slid slightly so that the energise button had been depressed
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Unfortunately my thumb touched the wires of the racket and the capacitor unloaded with all its mite
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I’m ashamed to say i screamed with fright and may have had a slight accident
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My thumb went numb for a short while and i’m sure it smelled a bit burnt
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The worst part was the sound of my 17yr old daughter absolutely wetting herself with laughter and belittling my stupidity
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I looked to see the price as after about 5 years of use and occasional abuse ie hitting walls ceiling furniture whilst chasing the little buggers the original one that i bought is getting a little bit rattly
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I read the description and saw phrases like better electronics blow the wings off of flies and i was sold
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They must have been scared because although i live in a rural area none were to be found