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Panther Vision's "Unround" Flashlights Won't Roll

The handle shape also looks more comfortable to hold

By Rain Noe - April 5, 2021

in Lighting

The traditional shape of a flashlight is form-follows-function as well as form-follows-technology, shaped around the cylindrical batteries they contain. These designs work well enough in the hand, but when placed on a surface, they have an unfortunate tendency to roll. Lighting equipment manufacturer Panther Vision has addressed that offline consideration and updated the form with an oval-shaped cross section.

Panther's patented "Unround" shape, as they call it, is manifested in their Flateye range of flashlights.

The LED Flateyes start at $70 for a 700-lumen model, stretching up to $300 for a 2,175-lumen rechargeable model. Check 'em out here.

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Daniel Jordache

4 years ago

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I have this flashlight and love its brightness and shape/feel. The only complaint is i hate the different light level options and the four or so times you have to press the "on" button turn the damn thing off . Usually i think its "off" but i find its in its low setting sitting in my pocket. When i need it.... its drained.

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Zach W

4 years ago

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Not sure I understand the point of this article...? This is design news?? I already have several flat flashlights that work fine... this is nothing new. Might help if you showcase other flashlights that also have this same "non-round" design...... Fenix isn't the only player in the game..

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Mike Cheung

4 years ago

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I carry around a Fenix TK35UE, and while rolling hasn't been an issue for me, I do really like the flattened grip.

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