Features:

  • Genuine branded Executioner Not a Cheap Copy
  • Built to last Made with ABS Plastic not brittle recycled plastic
  • Requires 2 AA batteries not included for USA Market place
  • Fully CE Approved and Trading Standards Passed
  • Our racket is built to last
From An Electronic Engineer's Point Of View

Loved it. Over the years, I have had several electric swatters. My biggest problem with all of them was that they had a protective screen over the active electrodes to prevent the user from getting zapped (no big problem since most of us wouldn't do it again after experiencing it). However, the protective screen prevented a large number of bugs from ever reaching the active area since they are very likely to hit the screen first, getting knocked away, and not getting zapped, especially large ones such as wasps. In fact, wasps could not be zapped with the old units that had protective screens. This unit will zap wasps since they directly touch the electrode pairs. The Executioner has completely removed the protective screen so that all bugs will make it to the zapper wires. This is really great and if you are so foolish as to touch the wires, you will receive a reminder not to do it again. Any bug that I wave this thing at causes a very noticeable POP with the results you were after. Another great feature is the sturdier, thicker wires which tend to hold their shape and spacing. This is very important to these devices since they work by holding a fixed distance between the pairs of wires for their entire length and then generating a high voltage across the wires that is just below enough to arc across between them. When a bug either hits the pairs of wires OR passes between them, the bug shortens the effective distance between the wires and the high voltage now can arc and do its job. Notice that the bug DOES NOT HAVE TO TOUCH THE WIRES to cause the arc, it just reduces the effective distance between a pair of wires, to the point that the arc can cross the gap. I read all the reviewers who want this gap to be eliminated. However, this GAP IS NECESSARY to allow all electric swatters to even work. Very small critters (mosquitoes, gnats) pass between the pairs of wires and reduce the gap's effective distance to the point of causing the arc to occur. This device cannot work with only one surface !! When talking about electricity, it takes Two To Tango as the saying goes. In general, current travels between two wires or from one wire to a ground (which can look like the other wire if so designed). In summary: 1) No protective screen to knock many bugs away from the active wires. 2) The thicker wires and very regular gap size allow the voltage to be controlled better at JUST BELOW THE ARC LEVEL which allows even the small critters to have a good chance to get zapped. I get mosquitoes almost every time. I haven't tried a gnat yet, but even they will invite the arc to occur when passing between the pairs of wires thus reducing the effective gap size. In fact, that Is the only way to ever get a gnat. Remember, they don't have to touch ANY wire to be blasted. Also, don't worry about the high voltage hurting you directly, for two reasons. 1) The high voltage source has very high impedance which greatly limits the amount of current. In fact, the high voltage drops to almost zero in a few microseconds after doing its job. 2) From a human standpoint, the gap size is so small that the current from an accidental shock travels through only a very small piece of skin (the gap width) causing pain to only a limited area. It isn't fun, to be sure, but not all that dangerous, except from a reaction to the jolt such as dropping something or jumping in such a way to cause problems. Or...if you do it to someone else, you may be hurt when they catch you !! I am buying several of these to give as Christmas presents this year. I love the design and reliability.

Me: 6, yellow jackets: 0

I have a high regard for mother nature. Bees pollenate everything we see. However... I am allergic to bee stings and those yellow jacket sum'b*tches... so far the score is: ME: 6, yellow jackets: 0 All I do it lift the racket and activate and the stupid things fly right in to the racket... "POP!"

This thing makes me feel invincible . . .

Okay, I'm sure some people will think I am nuts, but who cares? Please let me state that I am of the belief that bugs and spiders that are annoying me in my house or pose a danger to my family can die at my hand, and I feel no guilt. If that is not you please don't read this review. I live in the country a little outside of a big city. My home is peaceful and living in the country comes with many perks. However, one of those perks is not providing a bug free existence. In fact, it is quite the opposite. If you've lived in the country or even gone camping you know what I mean. We have every insect you can think of from dirt dobbers, wasps, teen age mutant ninja mosquitos, huge horse flies, giant black spiders, June bugs on a mission of destruction and . . . The spider webs out here would give Spider Man a run for his money. So, YES! I hate spiders and flying insects that sting the crap out of me or possess enough poison to rot my leg off. Maybe I've just seen too many movies about infestations of uranium infused bugs. Nonetheless, I've seen too many bugs in my life. After years fighting what seemed an impossible monster I decided to buy one of these bug zappers and reap my vengeance. Just pop in a couple batteries and you become Super Zapper Man. The first night I got this I was having so much fun that my wife came out to see what the heck I was up to. I finally feel vindicated. It usually only takes one big zap and the varmint bites the dust. I have used it on some spiders that were as big as my palm, which took about four zaps before they met their maker. I am so glad I bought this!!! It works great. I feel like the Terminator at last.

A shocking success

Living right across from a horse farm has its down side. I am convinced that we get way more than our fair share of flies around here. Until now, I saw this as strictly as a bummer. With my new toy I now like flies even better than lightning bugs. With this gizmo the flies produce a much more impressive electric blue flash that puts the old LB neon glow to shame. Plus the there is that resounding snap as they are dispatched to the plasma. Who has time to wait for a fly to decide to light on a priceless vase before you can smite it with an old time swatter. Now you can just take a swipe at it with the Executioner and zap that pest right out of thin air. Seriously, this is really a better way to rid yourself of those irritating and disease ridden pests. Aerosol sprays can trigger asthma attacks, and as much as I detest files I really don't enjoy watching them in their death throes as they spin out in the ultimate bad trip. While it may be satisfying to know you are still quick enough to nail them with your bare hand that quickly loses its appeal after the first messy success. Traditional flyswatters seem to be designed to weaponize fly guts. You really didn't think that all that mess remained on the business side of the mesh did you? With a 7" x 8" kill zone, your new sporting good wills make it easy to instantly incinerate the pests. In case you get too enthusiastic, its tennis racket shape is created from sturdy plastic so it is not likely to break off in your hand, unless off course you try and use it like a retro swatter. At first I was not sure if it would be easier to nail a fly on the fly than to ambush it while it is resting. No doubt about it. After a swipe or two you will never go back to the old way. You will quickly develop the technique of placing the zapper in the path of the fly's escape route. It is only deadly when it's powered on by pressing a normally of switch (button), so you don't have to worry if your kitten sniffs it or anything like that. No time to write more. I have got to go leave the back door open....running out of flies really quick.

Excellent for determining insect badassness level

The Executioner is a sort of heavy-duty version of the electric swatters you can find in any hardware or camping store. Instead of a fine mesh of wires sandwiched in an outer metal grid, The Executioner has heavy-gauge metal bars strung horizontally. There is no protective grid and when the button is pressed the bars are energized. It's not going to kill anyone, but don't go swatting the cat with it. Seriously, don't do that, cats REALLY do not like getting zapped. On the scale below, cats are like level 50 if they're declawed and level 100+ if not*. It's your funeral, buddy. The Executioner is effective at killing insects, but I quickly found that not all insects are created equal. Some go down with the first zap and others need extra attention. For certain types of people (I've heard the word "twisted" used, but don't label me, bro) this adds an element of...um...science!...to frying pests around the house. Or while camping. Or while seated at a restaurant's outdoor patio. Note: I do not recommend performing Executioner-related science while at a restaurant's outdoor patio, unless you are keen to meet the manager and/or the local constabulary. Without further ado, I present my findings: The Definitive Insect** Power Rankings. Bugs are ranked from level 1 (explodes on zapping) to level 10 (nearly impossible to kill without using 120v AC power). Level 1 (insta-death, may explode) - Common mosquito, gnats, no-see-ums (you do get to see um when they flash) Level 2 (near-instant death, may twitch) - House fly, tiger mosquito, small moths, common black ant Level 3 (certain death, always twitches) - Horse fly, medium moths, house spiders, large ants Level 4 (probable death, may require second zap) - Large moths, medium-large spiders Level 5 (50/50 on dying, 50/50 requires 2nd zap) - Hornets Level 6 (rarely dies on 1st zap; usually finished on 2nd) - Crickets Level 7 (always requires 2nd zap; usually dies after that) - Small wasps, large spiders Level 8 (always requires 2nd zap, may require 3rd) - Medium wasps Level 9 (always requires multiple zaps, may survive long enough to escape) - Large wasps Level 10 (multiple zaps, frequent escapes) - Great Black Wasp (Sphex pensylvanicus) Wait, this goes to 11: Level 11 (multiple zaps, rarely dies, escapes and ALERTS OTHERS) - Cicada Killer (Sphecius speciosus) Note that a "zap" is a one-time touch by The Executioner. If you hold the bug down and keep the button pressed, nothing except Cicada Killers will survive that. In fact, Cicada Killers will only get stronger, and oh by the way they alerted all their friends while you were holding them down and tickling them with The Executioner. And they all think your name is 'Cicada.' If you see Cicada Killers in your yard, reach for the flame thrower, not The Executioner. *I never touched any cats with The Executioner. This is only a joke. **Yes I know that spiders are not insects.

I prefer this one over other electric swatters.

My plan is to have several of these available for use when we have outdoor parties so our guests can have an entertaining way of defending themselves from mosquitos. I've tried a few different brands of electric swatters in search of the best bang for the buck and although the Executioner is on the pricey end, it is my #1 so far. Here are some of my observations. The Executioner feels solid and sturdy when swinging it around. Other swatters I've tried are a bit more flimsy feeling. The Executioner makes a high pitched whine when you press the button which lets you know it's working and also makes it sound awesome and dangerous. Other swatters I've tried are silent, which I find less exciting. The electric rods on the Executioner are spaced close enough together that most mosquitos are not able to slip through unharmed, and the ones that get fried are easy to shake or brush off, keeping it clean and ready to store away when done. Other swatters I've tried have non electrified mesh on both sides of the electric wires. While this is safer for accidental touching, it does cause small insects like mosquitos to get trapped in between the 3 layers. Larger insects like flies sometimes don't even get shocked. After touching my finger to each of my swatters (ouch!), the Executioner really does seem to be the most powerful, but not by much. They all seem to produce enough of a shock to stop anything the size of a house fly or smaller. Though not even the Executioner always kills in one swat. Even though the Executioner is more expensive than many other swatters, I find it worth the cost due to the entertainment it provides to my family and guests, and the superior effectiveness I've experienced so far. Hearing multiple zaps in a single swing through a swarm of mosquitos is pretty common with the Executioner, not any of the others I've used. 5 stars!

Still working intact with original batteries two years later.

I've had two of these since fall 2015. I saw a relative using a electric shock flyswatter overseas and I googled it as soon as I got back to the states. Harbor freight had them and Bed Bath and Beyond had them in store. I picked one up from Bed Bath... it did the job (I.e. Zapped the flies) but always felt kinda cheap and unsubstantial. Well, inevitably I missed the fly and hit the counter with the Bed Bath one and it broke in half... I checked Amazon and found a new electric sweater with good reviews and took the plunge - for two of them. Totally worth it! These can take a beating and sure deliver one. The only downside to this is that this has wires that run down the length of the "head" but only in one direction and they're spaced ~1/8" apart. The bug has to make contact with two of the wires to get zapped - meaning it works for houseflies and bigger bugs. Small mosquitoes and maybe fleas would likely pass right through the bars. The other brands and the one I saw overseas had an electrified mesh screen that was small enough for mosquitoes and fleas. Still, we had a fly problem - well, not a problem anymore... so I'm good with the design

Now I enjoy an occasional fly in the house.

This thing works great. When you hit a bug with this there is a bright flash and snap as it gets zapped. Dispatching insects has never been so satisfying. I haven't tried touching the screen with my finger...and I don't plan to. The flash is bright, but not as big as it looks in the photo.

Buy it!

I live on the bay in Maryland. We have bugs. Not Florida bugs, but...bugs. I hate bugs. My first Executioner lasted two years. I used it daily from April to November. It was a monster! Never cleaned it, maybe put a battery in it one time. I was crushed when it died. I immediately went to Prime to get another, and they were sold out. I bought [many other models]. They were all TERRIBLE. If you read a lot of zapper racquet reviews, you'll see why I rated them all 1-star. I just ordered two more Executioners, one for the back yard and one for the front/garage. This thing WILL kill yellowjackets, spiders, horseflies, greenheads, carpenter bees, (worker bees, paper wasps, and mud daubers too which you shouldn't kill though, because they are beneficial insects and don't harm humans...) This doesn't have a grate so it gets them on first contact. If the two I just bought today last half as long and work half as well as the one I bought on Amazon in 1 2015, it was well worth the money. The bigger one (two C batteries) has terrible reviews...have you ever seen a single thing that's wired to take TWO C batteries? No. Because electricity. Think about it. No, don't. Just buy this one and you will kill bugs all summer for $14.99.

seems to pack a higher-voltage punch than other products

It seems to produce higher voltage (without actually measuring) than the Elucto Electric Bug Zapper Fly Swatter Zap Mosquito Best for Indoor and Outdoor Pest Control(AA Batteries Included) or the Zap-It! Bug Zapper - Rechargeable Mosquito, Fly Killer and Bug Zapper Racket - 3000 Volt - USB Charging, Super-Bright LED Light to Zap in the Dark - Unique 3-Layer Safety Mesh That's Safe to Touch. When I press the button I hear a high pitch whine (unlike with the others) and contact with a fly makes a brighter spark with a louder SNAP! sound. With all three products a single hit isn't enough to kill houseflies—I still have to finish them off after they drop to the ground—but because this one seems to hit the flies harder on the first try I'm hoping it's more humane than the others.

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