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JBL Woody Elite 44" Sawed-Off
$510
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JBL Woody Elite 44" Sawed-Off vs Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm is cheaper at $299.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Mares
Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm
$299.95Cheaper
Which is better: the JBL Woody Elite 44" Sawed-Off or Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm is the cheaper at $299.95.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | JBL Woody Elite 44" Sawed-Off | Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $510 | $299.95 |
| Brand | JBL | Mares |
| Released | — | — |
| Barrel length | 44 in (111.8 cm) | 75 cm (29.5 in) |
| Power type | band | band |
| Bands | 2x 5/8 in (16mm) Elite Nitro Bands, expandable to 3 | 2x 16mm S-Power speed circular slings with Dyneema wishbone |
| Shaft diameter (mm) | — | 6.5 |
| Barrel material | wood (solid African mahogany, CNC machined) | aluminum (rigid anodized, with shaft/line guide) |
| Effective range (ft) | — | — |
| Reel ready | Yes | — |
| Buoyancy | positively buoyant without spearshaft loaded | — |
Sources — JBL Woody Elite 44" Sawed-Off: jblspearguns.com (verified 2026-08-11). Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm: americandivingsupply.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the JBL Woody Elite 44" Sawed-Off and Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Barrel length: JBL Woody Elite 44" Sawed-Off 44 in (111.8 cm) vs Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm 75 cm (29.5 in)
- Bands: JBL Woody Elite 44" Sawed-Off 2x 5/8 in (16mm) Elite Nitro Bands, expandable to 3 vs Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm 2x 16mm S-Power speed circular slings with Dyneema wishbone
- Barrel material: JBL Woody Elite 44" Sawed-Off wood (solid African mahogany, CNC machined) vs Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm aluminum (rigid anodized, with shaft/line guide)