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Chrono 01
90% tungsten, scallop groove grip (3/5), straight tapered barrel.
- Tungsten
- 90%
- Grip
- 3/5
- Shape
- Straight tapered
- Balance
- Center
$45.57
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Beginner players usually improve fastest with balanced barrels, moderate grip, and accessible pricing. These picks prioritize control and consistency without over-aggressive grip profiles.
Comparison Table
Compare key specs, dimensions, and current pricing for top picks in this guide.
| Specs | Target Chrono 01 |  Winmau Blackout 01 |  Red Dragon Raptor 02 | Red Dragon Raptor 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Target | Winmau | Red Dragon | Red Dragon |
| Model | Chrono 01 | Blackout 01 | Raptor 02 | Raptor 12 |
| Tungsten % | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% |
| Available weights | 22, 24, 26g | 22, 24, 26g | 20, 22, 24g | 20, 22, 24g |
| Grip style | Scallop groove | Scallop groove | Milled axial | Hybrid ring |
| Grip level | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Barrel shape | Straight tapered | Straight tapered | Torpedo | Scalloped |
| Weight distribution | Center | Center | Front | Center |
| Length | 46.9 mm | 46.9 mm | 47.6 mm | 49.9 mm |
| Width | 6.35 mm | 6.35 mm | 6.54 mm | 7.24 mm |
| Price | $45.57 | $45.57 | $50.34 | $62.04 |
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Winmau
Blackout 01
90% tungsten, scallop groove grip (3/5), straight tapered barrel.
- Tungsten
- 90%
- Grip
- 3/5
- Shape
- Straight tapered
- Balance
- Center
$45.57
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Red Dragon
Raptor 02
90% tungsten, milled axial grip (3/5), torpedo barrel.
- Tungsten
- 90%
- Grip
- 3/5
- Shape
- Torpedo
- Balance
- Front
$50.34
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Red Dragon
Raptor 12
90% tungsten, hybrid ring grip (3/5), scalloped barrel.
- Tungsten
- 90%
- Grip
- 3/5
- Shape
- Scalloped
- Balance
- Center
$62.04
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Harrows
Prime 05
90% tungsten, milled axial grip (3/5), bomb barrel.
- Tungsten
- 90%
- Grip
- 3/5
- Shape
- Bomb
- Balance
- Front
$51.15
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Unicorn
Assault 05
90% tungsten, milled axial grip (3/5), bomb barrel.
- Tungsten
- 90%
- Grip
- 3/5
- Shape
- Bomb
- Balance
- Front
$51.15
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Vapor 06
90% tungsten, milled axial grip (3/5), scalloped barrel.
- Tungsten
- 90%
- Grip
- 3/5
- Shape
- Scalloped
- Balance
- Front
$51.42
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Winmau
Forge 06
90% tungsten, milled axial grip (3/5), scalloped barrel.
- Tungsten
- 90%
- Grip
- 3/5
- Shape
- Scalloped
- Balance
- Front
$51.42
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