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They only have one compatible coil so far. "Fully waterproof, the Viper is a blend of two of Garrett’s most popular DD coils. The 11" size is large enough to cover plowed fields, but its narrow 6" footprint allows easy separation of targets in iron-infested areas. The Viper is designed as a low-impedance, broad-bandwidth coil to support the new Apex Multi-Flex frequency technology. Note: As a result of the Multi-Flex coil technology, the Apex Viper coil is not compatible with older ACE detectors. Prior ACE coils are not compatible with an Apex detector." Garrett Ace Apex Data & Reviews Garrett Viper 6" x 11" Multiflex search coil for Ace Apex metal detector

I don't see any mention of it being waterproof though, which is somewhat disappointing. Hopefully I just missed that.

It's simultaneous multi frequency. This could be interesting. Garrett Ace Apex Data & Reviews Garrett Ace Apex multifrequency metal detector - new for 2020

The Garrett Apex will be out the middle of next month but we don’t know just when the N/M Lightning will show up. We do know it should be out before the years end . Garrett been giving us a sneak peek of the Apex . It looks with what I’d call a door knob on the face may be saying it’s maybe not totally digital. Like so many I’m wondering if it will be multi frequency are just be able to select what frequency you prefer to run . Garrett will have to pull out almost what I’d call a miracle to overcome the obstacle like the Nox. Now here comes Nokta/Makro with their new detector the Lightning and they know it’s got to be better if not equal to the Nox. I see myself waiting on the Lightning but it don’t make my dream come true I can always get the Apex. I keep forgetting a great low cost detector I don’t have and that’s the Vanquish. I already have the Simplex + and I think it should add another + with the 2.77 update. Being my Birthday is on the 15 th of May I really don’t like cake and who knows I may be eating crow . That’s if Garrett comes out with something great and at a great price. Garrett I truly wish you the best with the Apex. Chuck PS I know most of you want to know why I’m using the name Lightning. It’s the name I picked and it has a great ring to my ears.haha

Update 5/15/2020 - The new Garrett Ace Apex has been announced - Details Here!

This will be interesting. Garrett dangling a carrot, who is going to jump. Should be interesting to see if its another cellphone on a stick. The new Apex is being compared to the Garrett Ace. So competition will be the Simplex, Vanquish, Nox, Quest? Thumbs up to Garrett. Update 5/15/2020 - The new Garrett Ace Apex has been announced - Details Here! Please a small coil, not just another manhole cover!!!

Information about what is happening at Garrett with the current business restrictions, tips on things to do while you can’t go detecting, and an announcement of a new detector on the way, but no actual information. A full product announcement coming in the next few weeks. Update 5/15/2020 - The new Garrett Ace Apex has been announced - Details Here!