This toy is great for getting back at people from distances. It doesn't go 200 yards like the bag says, but it will go on average about 150 to 300 feet fully pulled back at a 60 degree angle. But I do enjoy playing with it with younger kids as they love how far the balloon goes and it makes the "splat" on impact.A few points I suggest you read over...- DO NOT make water balloons bigger than about the size of a tennis ball. When you pull the sling back with the balloon in it, it will explode.- Don't pull the sling back more than 6 feet from where your two helpers are at.- The grips are held in place by the tubing being bent inside the middle of the grip. Eventually they will pop out and the grip will be free moving. It doesn't affect the performance, but it is annoying.All in all, this isnt a bad sling. I'd recommend it. Hope this helped.