5-Star Review: Warhead Black Series CNC 36k RPM Brushless Motor - A Game Changer for High-Performance Airsoft
Video attached to this review is with a 36k warhead brushless with a 14:1 DSG on 11.1v.
After rigorously testing the Warhead Base 20k RPM motor in my 14.09:1 DSG setup with an SP150 spring, I initially thought its lower RPM would provide the torque advantage needed for my high-speed gear configuration. However, the performance was underwhelming, with a 19A draw on semi-auto, a 36ms trigger response, and an RPS of 35—decent, but not what I expected for competitive play.
Enter the Warhead Black Series CNC 36k RPM motor. This motor is a revelation, delivering not just higher RPM but doing so with astonishing efficiency. It dropped the amp draw to 14A and catapulted the RPS to 60, with a semi-auto cycle time slashed to 24ms and an 8ms trigger response with precocking. The efficiency improvement was staggering, consuming about 0.093mAh per shot, nearly halving the energy per shot compared to the 20k motor. This represents a nearly 50% decrease in energy consumption per shot, highlighting the unmatched efficiency and, surprisingly, not mutually exclusive, speed of the 36k motor.
Upon further inspection, the significantly lower cogging torque in the 20k motor suggested it wasn't optimized for torque at all, contrary to expectations. This led me to theorize that the 20k motor might actually be a high-speed motor artificially limited to 20k RPM, perhaps through the use of a potentiometer—a puzzling design choice if true.
Based on my experience, for anyone serious about airsoft performance, the Black CNC 36k RPM brushless motor stands out as the unequivocal choice over the Warhead Base 20k RPM model. Its superior performance and efficiency are undeniable, making it the smart pick for those looking to elevate their game.
If you're on the fence about which motor to choose for your airsoft setup, let me simplify the decision for you: opt for the Warhead Black Series. It outperforms in every conceivable way, offering a blend of speed and efficiency that's simply unmatched. Spend the extra $20. It's not just an upgrade; it's a transformation.
I posted a short on my YT channel called "SCUD Slingers" showing a few dry fire cycles and an auto cycle if anyone wants to see this in action.
