Fly Swatters | Picks UP The Bug w/ 904 Spikes | Now in an Assorted Color 2 Pack | Patented & Made in The USA | Insects, Bugs and Fly Killer

These fly swatters arrived in the colors of Christmas, green and red. While that did not set the tone I was hoping for, as I seldom see flies around Christmas time, I decided to give them a chance anyway. They are a heavier, seemingly more durable product than my previous fly swatter, which began to break into pieces during use towards the end of its “useful” life. Hence, the purchase of these fly swatters was made, after minimal research (“Amazon’s Choice” banner of honor recipient). The name also intrigued me. I have a smart phone, certainly I could use a smart swatter. Please excuse my poor attempt at humor, I don’t know what got into me. I assure you none of the rest of this will be funny. These “Smart Swatters” have the added benefit of trapping your enemy within their tactically resourceful spikes. More on this later (see “Spike Retention” below). While the grip is nothing extraordinary in and of itself, these have an opportune feel to them in your hand during attack mode (your swing). I’d equate this to a baseball player finding the right length and weight of a bat. It may not be right for everyone, but it seems to put me in the best position to succeed. I've noticed a seemingly sharp increase in both my hit rate and my kill rate since their acquisition. Now, one could argue that perhaps my flyswatting form is just better. Or perhaps my selection of fly position upon engagement is more optimal for a successful swat. Maybe, maybe not. I don’t have all the necessary historical data from my previous swatter to confidently back this up one way or another. What I can confirm is my swing feels more natural, powerful, accurate, and my results for these fly swatters so far are quite good: Swings – 21.5 Hits – 18 Kills – 17 Spike Retention – 13 A few comments regarding the above data. My Swings data only includes swings made while engaging with enemy flies. It does NOT include practice swings, of which there were several upon taking out of the box, and several more in the form of warm ups prior to use in production. The .5 swing was a swing I stopped half way through when it came too close to an antique candelabra. Hits include any contact made with an enemy fly regardless of outcome. My hit rate thusfar is a remarkable 83.7%. Again, I do not have prior data, but I’m confident this is well above my hit rate with my previous flyswatter, which at times could feel like trying to hit a fly with a toothpick. That may seem like an attempt at humor, but I assure you trying to kill a fly with a toothpick is no laughing matter, it’s quite frustrating. Kills include flies whose existence ended as a result of a hit with my new flyswatter. My kill rate comes in at an impressive 94.4% (17/18). While I again do not have this data for my previous flyswatter, I know of many times where contact was made and the fly was able to continue its obnoxious existence. Spike retention refers to the number of times a fly remained within the 904 spikes (I have yet to validate this count is accurate) that protrude from the fly swatter for ease of disposal. This is a prominent feature that is marketed reasonably well by the producer, and at a 72.2% success rate thusfar, it has exceeded my cynical expections (25% success rate). This pleases me. Overall, I gave these fly swatters 5 stars based on my early results. Admittedly, my figures represent a very small sample size and any claim I’d make regarding durability this early on would be a fallacy. Therefore, if I notice any substantial change in my statistics above or encounter any durability concerns, I vow to return to update my review. I hope you’ve found this review moderately helpful and I thank you for your time. Give this flyswatter a try and take your house back from winged assailants.

The "Smart SWatter" Shipping was fast. I'd read it was going to be shorter (18" long) when I bought it, so no surprise there. Just be aware that it's "reach" is probably 4.5" shorter than what you may be used to. (My other "easily bendable wire handle/flimsy plastic" swatters are 22.5" long) My "original" OXO swatter was also 22.5" long. (The OXO is apparently no longer made. I see some on Amazon looking like the OXO, but from reviews are apparently made of far inferior materials and don't have "OXO" on the rubber handle. It's handle/head was far stiffer. I'd gotten mine at Target many years ago.) THIS "Smart Swatter" is working GREAT. The main flat area is somewhat flexible, but it won't wrap around a corner to catch a bug. The shaft area just below the swatter seems to be pretty "springy", and it whip-snaps pretty well. The little pins on the side facing the bug when you swat it DO hold onto the bug pretty well, and let you flick it off right into the waste basket. So far, the normal house flies I've gotten have NOT left a mark on the surface after I swatted them. No Cleanup so far-- that's a big plus. I'm finding I don't have to hit as hard as I had to with my old flimsy head swatters (with which I've hit a fly, only to see it fly off again after hitting the ground). I do notice that the top of the swatter is shaped like a spatula, narrowing to a thinner top edge. I imagine that's to help scrape off the big bugs if they stick to something? Nice to know it's there if I ever need it. I've NOT yet had any issues with this swatter scratching/marring soft wood etc. This swatter is still stiff enough that if I need to trap and push down to squash an unwanted venomous bug in a corner, it can do it. (The flimsy plastic one, or leather one I've got, could not.) It's got an open handle area easy to hang it up with on a nail/hook, etc. - However I instead wrap seff-adhesive velcro ("loop" side) around the handle end of the swatter, and have a long matching velcro ("hook" side) strip in the broom closet - which is FAR easier/faster to grab, and to hang up again. No searching for the nail or hook in a dark closet. So far, I'm very pleased with this swattter (I bought two, and may get another couple now for garage, etc.) This swatter is more likely to take out something like a Wasp, the first hit. (I also bought an Amish made 17.25' long Leather fly swatter (on Amazon) with spring-steel handle (won't easily bend out of shape, and is very flexible), which I'm realizing may be better for some areas. It's got enough heft for bigger bugs also, but the leather is flexible and it WILL wrap around a corner with enough mass to do the job, and may be less likely to mar soft items/woodwork (it more easily conforms to the shape of an object). For spiders etc, I usually use a portable Vacuum w Hose. It's far "cleaner", and much more likely to "bag" that bug with suction, than when trying to swat it. (but Flies won't sit still long enough, so swatter generally works better on flies.)

Re: Original Smart Swatter Fly Swatter 2pk made in Michigan: From photo on Amazon I expected it to be a heavier sort-of rubbery material, but it is just lightweight hard plastic like most swatters. Also, the photo makes it appear it is just solid with spikes, but it is see-through with holes between each spike. I went to the manufacturer's website to look at more pics and you can see the holes there. On the plus side I was surprised there were 2, so not reading the description so closely worked in my favor for once. Having them in my hands right now and seeing the material in person, I would not have paid eleven-something dollars for it, even now that I see there are 2. I was expecting something more substantially made for that crazy price for a fly swatter. I get the "Made in the USA," but I'd expect a better level of quality in return for that price. Seems like it will work well (I will update review when I get the chance to try), but wanted to detail how it is different from the pics, since right now there are very few "verified" reviews. Received this with a small jar of makeup I ordered packaged in the usual bizarre Amazon way with a box too big for the makeup, but just short enough width-wise so they could cram the swatters in enough that they remained curved after removing. Not taking stars off from the manufacturer for THAT, but should be mentioned. One more thing, didn't see anything that says "colors may vary," but the ones I received were bright yellow if that matters to anyone, and their website shows there are red, yellow, white, black, and blue, but as of this date there is no option to choose.

I bought these back in 2018. I think I gave one to my daughter's family and kept one. I love this flyswatter! It is so easy to smack the fly! And then the fly becomes impaled on the spikes--effectively killing it. Then you calmly walk to the trash can and drop it in. Most fall off without any prodding. Some however, need a bit of encouragement by shaking it off or sharply rapping it on the trash can. Sadly, my flyswatter did not hold up to the rough treatment of my 2 year old grandson. He bent it in half and it was impossible to completely straighten it out. The good news is that it still works but is hard to aim with accuracy. Thus I went to Amazon to reluctantly try to find a replacement. What I found was flimsy flyswatters that would be hard pressed to kill a fly. No thanks. Plus, I remember (before I bought this one) of having to go get a kleenex, toilet paper, or paper towel to clean off the wall, window, or floor of the bug guts and then pick up the bug (Ewww). I have used it on wasps and bees if they have the audacity to come inside my home. So I was hoping not to have to revert back to the old way of squishing bugs. Thus I was ecstatic to discover they still make this one!! I think you will be happy if you buy this. My old one lasted 8 years--and would have lasted longer if my grandson hadn't bent it out of shape!

I don't understand what people were expecting when they say they were let down by the difference between image/description and actual item. Was I let down that my blue swatter wasn't that deep navy implied in the photo? Not in the least. My goal here is insect annihilation, not making it into next issue of Country Living magazine. Couple of things that make these keepers: 1. The holes in the swatter and the flexible material allow you to really make a quick swat before the fly can make a break for it. 2. The fly gets squished in the spikes and its held in there quite well. I can turn the swatter completely upside down and the fella isn't going anywhere. 3. The feeling I get when I see the insect within the swatter in an impaled state is incredibly satisfying. Doubly satisfying because it doesn't leave a splattered bug on your wall which you then have to go and wash off. You can simply head on over to your trash can and give it a little wiggle and the insect falls right out. Sometimes you have to kind of "encourage" them out, but that's kind of what you're signing up for here. If you are that adverse to a bit of "hands on" bug disposal, then you should be looking into other options anyhow. 4. It's made in the USA. Figures.... only a real American hero could have engineered such an impersonally brutal device. Did you see the seller proudly proclaiming 904 SPIKES PER SWATTER?! 904 is a very intentional number.... not 900, not 905... 904. Scandanavians would've made something that politely asked the bug in an easily understood series of pictograms to kindly hang out elsewhere, but also that if it didn't feel like it, well, it's also totally optional so feel free to continue flying around the house if that's what makes you happy. 5. If you can't discern that this product listing includes only two swatters, that the 5 swatters in the photo are there to show you that colors may vary, and that even in a world in which there is no longer hunger and war and all living things cohabitate in brotherly love the colors indicated might not be an exact Pantone match to what you receive and that's ok..... well, shame on you. You are part of the problem.

Easily the best fly swatter I've ever had. I feel crazy recommending a fly swatter to all my friends, but I use it every day and I LOVE IT.

In general, I like these fly swatters. They have the right amount of flex, and get the job done. I'd estimate a 50% or less success rate of catching a fly in the spiked plastic mesh. One minor quibble: there is only ONE SIDE with the spiked tines, and it's hard to judge quickly which side you have facing you to "catch" the bugs. My solution was to highlight the "Smart Swatter" labeled side with a magic marker. A better fix would be to design a new version with spiked tines on BOTH sides of the swatter. More significant issue: the holed surface means this plastic fly swatter will soon be unusable, b/c after some use the plastic between the holes can crack. This can happen fairly easily if you swat a fly on the edge of a table or any hard-edged surface (which happens quite often). See photo.

Love them. Just as described

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