002244 - 3/16" Two-Piece MAXI™ Launch Rod

Customer Reviews

The Better the rod, the better the flight! Review by Bob

All my rockets fly straighter and higher with this rod. It is much more sturdy and wobbles a whole lot less on launch and just in the wind in general. Good Purchase! (Posted on 2/5/13)

Great Launch Rod Review by Rocket Master

If you have problems with the 1/8 inch rod, then I would recommend purchasing the 3/16 maxi rod and re-fitting your rockets to use it. The difference in how straight the rockets fly is quite noticable. The 3/16 inch rod keeps my rockets pointed in the right direction every time. Because of it's slightly longer length, the rod is also better at maintaining that same heading (Posted on 12/29/12)

Heavy duty rod..... Review by Dennis

but where is the 1/4" rod that you need for the pro series rockets? ESTES NOTE: The 1/4" launch rod is sold with the 2238 Porta-Pad E Launch Pad. (Posted on 4/23/12)

The bigger the better Review by Alexander

Bigger launch rod= bigger rockets to fire. This launch rod is your ticket to more larger rocket launches and better straight flights. (Posted on 12/6/11)

good strong rod Review by Cullen

bought it yesterday and it looks great, wish it came with a couple of 3/16 lugs, though. (Posted on 11/1/11)

A necessary part of my range box Review by Wayne

When I started flying rockets again, about 15 years ago, I bought a Maxi rod for bigger rockets like the Comanche-3. Now, I put 3/16" launch lugs on most of my rockets, because the Maxi rod is a lot stiffer than the 1/8" rod. I have 4 of them - 3 for my Porta Pads, and 1 for my Porta Pad E. I rarely ever use an 1/8" rod, these days. (Posted on 9/22/11)

which is it for Review by dsalbs

all i am wondering is, what launch pad is it for? does it go on the port a pad e or the porta pad ll? ESTES NOTE: This launch rod can be used in with either the Porta Pad II or Porta Pad E, but has to be purchased separately. (Posted on 7/8/11)

About this product Review by Eli

This is just a bigger launch rod for bigger rockets like the mean machine (Posted on 5/15/11)