Tiny Truck, Massive Upgrade: The BlackZon Spryte Turbo vs. The Classic Spryte
If you’re a fan of micro RC bashers, you already know the BlackZon Spryte. It’s the 1/20th scale monster that proved you don’t need a massive rig to have massive fun. It’s durable, agile, and perfect for driveway bashing or living room obstacle courses.
But now, BlackZon has taken the Spryte platform and injected it with serious adrenaline. Enter the BlackZon Spryte Turbo.
At first glance, they might look like siblings, but under the hood, the Turbo is a completely different beast. In this post, we’re breaking down exactly what’s new and helping you decide which one belongs in your fleet.
The Power Plant: Brushed vs. Brushless
The biggest difference lies in the heart of the truck.
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The Classic Spryte: Runs on a reliable Brushed 290 Electric Motor. It’s punchy, manageable, and perfect for getting a feel for RC dynamics. It’s plenty fast for indoor tracks and casual outdoor fun.
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The Spryte Turbo: Swaps that out for a 2430 KV4200 Brushless Motor. In the RC world, "brushless" translates to one thing: Speed. The Turbo offers significantly more torque and top-end speed, making it a true pocket rocket that screams across pavement and dirt.
Durability Upgrades: Metal Where It Matters
With great power comes the need for greater strength. BlackZon didn't just drop a faster motor in and call it a day; they reinforced the entire drivetrain to handle it.
While the classic Spryte features a tough composite drivetrain that is great for its speed class, the Spryte Turbo is built to take a beating at higher velocities. It comes equipped with:
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Metal Rear Dogbones
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Metal Front Drive Shafts
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Metal Axles
These upgrades ensure that when you pull the trigger and unleash that brushless power, the truck holds together through the jumps, bumps, and cartwheels.
Suspension & Handling
Suspension is key to keeping your wheels on the ground.
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The Classic Spryte uses standard coil-over shocks, which are great for absorbing basic bumps.
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The Spryte Turbo upgrades to Oil-Filled Adjustable Shocks. Oil-filled shocks provide "dampening," which means the truck doesn't just bounce after a jump—it lands and settles instantly. This gives you much better control at high speeds and makes the Turbo feel like a much larger hobby-grade vehicle.
Battery Life & Extras
To feed that hungry brushless motor, the Turbo also gets a boost in capacity. The classic model comes with a 600mAh Li-ion battery, while the Turbo includes a 7.4V 800mAh Li-ion battery, giving you the extra juice needed for longer, faster runs. PRO TIP The Turbo is also capable of running 3s Lipo....if you dare.
Plus, the Turbo features a bright roof-mounted LED light bar, perfect for those twilight bash sessions when you just can't stop driving.
Which One is For You?
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Choose the Regular BlackZon Spryte if: You are new to the hobby, buying a gift for a younger driver, or want a fun, durable truck for indoor/outdoor play without breaking the bank.
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Choose the BlackZon Spryte Turbo if: You crave speed, want a mini-basher with hobby-grade specs (oil shocks, metal parts), or are an experienced driver looking for a high-performance micro truck.
Ready to start your adventure? Check out the full BlackZon collection at Naughty Boy RC today!