Can Cannon Splits!

Published on July 11, 2022
Duration: 7:29

This video demonstrates the capabilities of the X Products Can Cannon, a projectile launcher, by attempting to split soda cans and tennis balls using a Cold Steel Wakazashi as a target. The presenter highlights the challenges of achieving clean splits, especially with cans which often disintegrate mid-air. The video showcases successful splits of tennis balls, emphasizing the launcher's power and accuracy when paired with appropriate targets. It also touches on the recoil characteristics when launching lighter projectiles like tennis balls.

Quick Summary

The X Products Can Cannon is a projectile launcher demonstrated here splitting soda cans and tennis balls on a Cold Steel Wakazashi. Challenges include cans disintegrating mid-air. Tennis balls, being lighter, produce less recoil and are more accurately split, showcasing the launcher's potential for precision target engagement.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction to the Can Cannon
  2. 00:11Custom Finishes by KO Customs & Rogue Wet Works
  3. 00:45Setting up the Cold Steel Wakazashi Target
  4. 01:13Attempting to Split a Soda Can
  5. 01:34First Soda Can Destruction
  6. 01:41Second Soda Can Attempt
  7. 02:07Third Soda Can Attempt - Close Miss
  8. 02:27Moving Closer for Better Accuracy
  9. 02:42Successful Soda Can Split
  10. 03:10Partial Split on Next Can
  11. 03:37Another Good Soda Can Split
  12. 03:51Examining the Soda Can Split
  13. 04:08Transition to Tennis Ball Shooting
  14. 04:34First Tennis Ball Shot - Perfect Split
  15. 05:24Second Tennis Ball Shot on Slow-Mo
  16. 05:44Another Perfect Tennis Ball Split
  17. 06:05Examining the Sword After Tennis Ball Splits
  18. 06:14Slow-Motion of Tennis Ball Split
  19. 06:31Third Consecutive Tennis Ball Split
  20. 06:55Final Tennis Ball Split
  21. 07:06Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the X Products Can Cannon used for?

The X Products Can Cannon is a projectile launcher designed to fire various projectiles, often for recreational purposes like target shooting. In this video, it's used to attempt to split soda cans and tennis balls on a sword target.

What challenges are faced when splitting soda cans with a projectile launcher?

A significant challenge is that soda cans can disintegrate mid-air upon impact, making it difficult to confirm if a split occurred on the intended target. Achieving a clean split requires precise aim and impact.

How does shooting tennis balls differ from shooting soda cans with the Can Cannon?

Tennis balls are lighter than soda cans, resulting in lower projectile velocity and considerably less recoil. This makes the Can Cannon more comfortable to handle and shoot when launching tennis balls.

Can the X Products Can Cannon accurately split targets?

Yes, the video demonstrates that the Can Cannon is capable of accurately splitting targets, particularly lighter objects like tennis balls. Perfect splits of tennis balls were achieved multiple times.

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