SpyraBlast

£14.90

Water balloon fights were a big part of my childhood. However, the aftermath often resulted in the garden being covered with small bits of balloon – something my parents weren’t thrilled with. Therefore, when I saw that Spyra had developed a reusable water balloon-style option, I was super intrigued.

The SpyraBlast are SPYRA’s answer to a water bomb or balloon, which utilises cutting-edge magnetic technology to seamlessly be filled, thrown and reused leaving behind no waste and all the same fun. In the box, we got 6 SpyraBlasts, with 3 in blue and 3 in red to signify each team. Each one is made from an anti-slip rubber coating, and the edges utilise strong magnets so that once filled with water they can be shut and thrown. However, the magnetic seal is designed so that when they hit someone or something, they come apart easily and suitably drench your opponent.

I did fear that with such a good magnetic connection they could be a little painful when thrown at someone as I wondered the level of impact needed to open. However, after throwing a few between some friends, none of us noticed them being particularly painful at all. Whilst, the level of impact is very much dependent on how hard they are thrown, and a more powerful throw will make a larger impact, and you will feel it – it shouldn’t be painful! Instead, each one easily opens, delivers a decent amount of water to soak your opponent, and can then be refilled.

The only slight downside of using the SpyraBlasts is that you have to retrieve them after they have been thrown to re-fill, and we found that the opposing team stole them a few times as additional ammo! Thankfully, we had our SpyraGO and SpyraThree water gun with us to make our way over to them without being completely defenceless.

The SpyraBlasts make a great addition to any water fight, as they’re quick to use, impactful, and ensure that no parents are left picking up leftover bits of balloons from their gardens afterwards. Plus, at such an affordable price, I’d recommend getting a few packs, so each team has plenty to work with and take any water fight to the next level!

Pros:

• Great sustainable option for a water fight
• Innovative magnetic design to seal and open on impact
• Affordable price point