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Just got this copper beauty in. Came with free diffusor, bought the better clip extra. EDC Perfection.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That looks great! Does it feel noticeably heavier than the alu TS10, when in pocket?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

as I said.. about the weight of an alu 18650 light.. now I took my kitchen scale and checked..

copper TS10 weighs 98gram according to my kitchen scale. my alu FW3A weighs exactly the same! (both with cells)

a Zebra SC64 weighs 88g. Emisar D4 alu with stainless bezel weighs 120g, Alu Convoy T3 with 14500 is 74g - all with cells and clips.

regular TS10 with cell is about 50 gram

but the added weight just feels "nice and dense" in hand, not overly heavy. I dont notice the difference in the pocket. it makes a difference though when I clip it on my hat. my regular TS10 actually replaced my headlamp. I can still do it with the CU version, but I notice the difference.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks so much for the weight comparisons, zzap. I'm now kicking myself for not noticing the copper TS10 when I ordered my alu one. (It's very nice though, and I love it.)

Great tip on clipping it on a hat, thanks. Will try to emulate that.

Thanks so much, zzap!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

dont worry, the alu one is above excellent as well! I wish the alu version had a 3000k option as well.

I also replaced the stock clip with this one from wurkkos, can recommend that. carries deeper in the pocket and clips better to a hat..

https://wurkkos.com/products/pocket-clip-for-ts10-fc12-hd15-hd20-ts25?VariantsId=10675

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Agreed, 3000k option would be nice.

Browsed the link to the clip. What should I choose to get the black long clip please? I think choosing "black" then "suitable for TS10" would probably be the black short clip.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

yes, this is confusing. if you choose "TS10" and "black", you get the 2-way black clip I have on my light in the picture. I guess "silver" is the original clip, which is too short.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

It is heavier. But since it is so small, the extra weight isnt much. I EDCed a stainless AA/14500 for many years. The little extra weight feels just right.

I would say weight is about the same as an alu 18650 light, but nicer to carry because it is so small. Feels great in the hand.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sounds great! My silver color TS10 is just a few days old, and wasn't aware of the copper one. Seriously thinking of getting one with 3000K haha.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

you should. copper is fun because it is always changing. the 3000k looks great as well. I got mine for less than 30$. Absolutely worth it. I carried a silver one with 4000k and orange aux daily since the day it was released. TS10 is my fave light for sure.