
The Spec Sheet That Reads Like A Forum Post, Because Detectorists Wrote The Brief
IP68 To 10 Meters, Sealed Body
Fully submersible to 33ft. Beats the Carrot's 10ft and the F-Pulse's 6ft. No end-cap split, no battery-cover crack on the lanyard.
USB Lithium, No 9V Drain Story
Two-hour full charge, 10+ hours runtime. Skips the humid-storage corrosion that quits Garretts after six months in the gear box.
10cm Coin Depth, 360-Degree Tip
Tip + side detection so you don't lose a target on a missed sweep. Matches Carrot working depth, beats TRX's 1-inch range outright.
Mineralization Filter, Three Levels
Three-step sensitivity bottoms out clean on salt sand and iron-rich clay where cheap clones false on every tip-down sweep.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How deep does ProbeStrike actually detect a coin-sized target?
How deep does ProbeStrike actually detect a coin-sized target?
10cm on coin-sized non-ferrous in average soil, 30-60cm on larger objects. That matches the Carrot's working depth and beats the F-Pulse's 4-inch coin range. Mineralized clay or salt sand pulls the number down — set level 1 for a clean tone.
Will the seal really hold underwater, or is this a 'don't submerge' fine-print situation?
Will the seal really hold underwater, or is this a 'don't submerge' fine-print situation?
The body is rated IP68 to 10m / 33ft. Full submersion spec, not a splash rating. The Carrot stops at 3m, the F-Pulse at 1.8m. Tide-line beach hunters run it without backing off. The end-cap is a single sealed unit — no split point.
Does it false on tip pressure like the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT?
Does it false on tip pressure like the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT?
No. Tip-pressure falsing is the Carrot's documented failure mode. ProbeStrike's tip uses a pressure-isolated sensor housing — contact with the hole wall or a rock won't trigger a phantom signal. Zero tip-down false hits across 40+ test recoveries.
How long does the lithium battery actually last in the field?
How long does the lithium battery actually last in the field?
10+ hours of continuous on-time per charge. Two-hour full charge via USB-C. A full Saturday of swinging plus reserve, no spare 9Vs in your pouch. The LED on the button shows charge state at power-on so you know before you leave the truck.
Does the three-level sensitivity actually have a clean low setting?
Does the three-level sensitivity actually have a clean low setting?
Yes — that's the point of step-LED levels instead of an analog knob. Level 1 bottoms out for trashy urban parks at a 1-inch radius. Level 3 opens up for clean rural sites. Cheap rotary knobs can't hold a clean low — the dial bottom is the off-zone.
Can I use it one-handed underwater while holding my target?
Can I use it one-handed underwater while holding my target?
Yes. Power, sensitivity step, and re-tune all happen on one button — no side dial. The Nokta PulseDive forces a two-handed adjustment that's awkward with one hand on the target. ProbeStrike is built for underwater + creek-bed recovery.
Will it work alongside my Minelab Equinox or Garrett AT Pro without interference?
Will it work alongside my Minelab Equinox or Garrett AT Pro without interference?
Yes. Pulse-induction and VLF coils run on different operating principles. Power both up, sweep until you get the target tone, then bring ProbeStrike into the hole. Most detectorists run it next to an Equinox 800 or AT Pro without dropping signal.
What if I set it down and walk away from the recovery hole?
What if I set it down and walk away from the recovery hole?
The anti-loss alert pings after a stationary timeout — set the probe down at the farmstead and walk 20 feet, you'll hear it. That solves the 'something else to carry and maybe forget it' objection older detectorists raise about pinpointers.