Mares
Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm
$299.95Cheaper
Best Spearguns · head-to-head
Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm vs HammerHead Evolution² 55cm
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm is cheaper at $299.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
HammerHead
HammerHead Evolution² 55cm
$328.99
Which is better: the Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm or HammerHead Evolution² 55cm?
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
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm | HammerHead Evolution² 55cm |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $299.95 | $328.99 |
| Brand | Mares | HammerHead |
| Released | — | — |
| Barrel length | 75 cm (29.5 in) | 55 cm (21.7 in) |
| Power type | band | band |
| Bands | 2x 16mm S-Power speed circular slings with Dyneema wishbone | 2x Power Helix bands with Dyneema-coated nylon wishbones/bridles (diameter not published) |
| Shaft diameter (mm) | 6.5 | — |
| Barrel material | aluminum (rigid anodized, with shaft/line guide) | aluminum (aircraft-grade anodized, integrated shaft guide) |
| Effective range (ft) | — | — |
| Reel ready | — | — |
| Buoyancy | — | ballasted for neutral buoyancy |
Sources — Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm: americandivingsupply.com (verified 2026-08-11). HammerHead Evolution² 55cm: hammerheadwebstore.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm and HammerHead Evolution² 55cm?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Barrel length: Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm 75 cm (29.5 in) vs HammerHead Evolution² 55cm 55 cm (21.7 in)
- Bands: Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm 2x 16mm S-Power speed circular slings with Dyneema wishbone vs HammerHead Evolution² 55cm 2x Power Helix bands with Dyneema-coated nylon wishbones/bridles (diameter not published)
- Barrel material: Mares Viper Pro DS 75cm aluminum (rigid anodized, with shaft/line guide) vs HammerHead Evolution² 55cm aluminum (aircraft-grade anodized, integrated shaft guide)