The 7 Best Model Rockets January 2025

Ranked 1st in our list of recommended model rockets and sells for $42.33 (as of 11/07/2023 20:13 PDT details ) , more than 75% of the Estes 1499 reviews are positive. With features such as 2 in 1 rocket set and streamlined shape and colorful graphics, it is indeed our top pick among model rockets.

In the 2nd place of our top model rockets list you'll find the Quest 5621 which garners positive reviews from more than 100% of customers who bought model rockets. Priced at $31.99 (as of 29/06/2023 09:48 PDT details ) , it is designed for the savvy consumer who don’t mind paying a bit more for quality and best in class features.

Number 3 on the best model rockets list is resereved for venerable Quest 3008 that has featuers like, color coded parts and precision laser cut balsa fins. With a positive sentiment of 83% for the 3008 from Quest, it is a solid purchase that will keep you happy and it can be found online for $23.81 (as of 29/06/2023 09:48 PDT details ) .

At $2,183.67 (as of 29/06/2023 09:48 PDT details ) , Bandai's 59287 is our number 4, which gets 85% approval rate from customers who actually bought it.

A good, solid choice come up at number 5 of model rockets reviewed by us. You can find this Aerotech 89012 for $105.89 (as of 04/07/2023 15:55 PDT details ) , and be sure that it will do the work, at least according to more than 100% of people who used it and enjoyed features such as parachute recovery maximum altitude 1800 feet.

If none of the model rockets listed above suits you, then perhaps the Estes 3209 at the 6th place is the right one for you. Costing $29.99 (as of 29/06/2023 09:48 PDT details ) , positive reviews hover around 80%.

Last but not least in the top model rockets, we have the good old Quest 5621 which gets great marks by 100% of the reviews posted. It can be bought for $31.99 (as of 29/06/2023 09:48 PDT details ) .