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This is my review of the Phantasm V3 initiate.
I didn't talk about a few things in the video, including the choke points. I really like the the choke points being located above and below the switch, it makes for a comfortable grip with your thumb on the switch. Also, the weight is much less than my other saber. I have the Dark Monarch w/ sound and the Phantasm is much lighter. With the 32" heavy blade they swing just as easy or easier than the Monarch with the 36" mid grade blade. The battery pack has a hook and loop fastener strip to wrap around it, which makes it fit snugly into the hilt, no wiggle room. The latching switch has a nice guard ring that keeps you from accidentally switching your saber off mid battle. The switch also has a very loud "click" when pressed so you know when it has latched on/off. The hilt itself is a nice silver (obviously) however a standard polishing cloth will shine it up to an almost nickel-like finish. Very nice overall quality and appearance. It gets an A+ in my book.
