Garrett ACE Apex Metal Detector with 8.5 x 11 Multi-Flex Raider Coil

The Garrett ACE Apex with 8.5 x 11 Multi-Flex Raider Coil ships with the wider DD coil pre-fitted, giving detectorists the sweep coverage and depth advantage from day one. Multi-Flex digital platform runs six selectable frequencies in one machine: 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, Multi-Frequency, and Multi-Salt, so the same detector adapts from quiet park dirt to heavy salt sand. We see this configuration most often with weekend coin hunters, club event attendees, and beach detectorists using the Multi-Salt mode for wet sand stability. The Raider's larger footprint covers more ground per pass than the smaller 6 x 11 Viper, and at 2.5 pounds with balanced ergonomics, the rig holds up to all-day swings without wrist fatigue.

What's Included with the Garrett ACE Apex

• Garrett ACE Apex Multi-Frequency metal detector with adjustable aluminum shaft
• 8.5 x 11 inch Multi-Flex DD Raider submersible search coil, pre-installed
• Raider coil cover
• Micro-USB charging cable for built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Garrett 3-year limited warranty paperwork

Multi-Flex Frequency Selection in Mineralized Ground and Saltwater

Parks and Schoolyards

Multi-Frequency mode is our default for old parks and town greens. By running multiple frequencies simultaneously, the detector filters out the erratic ground signals common in high-traffic urban areas while maintaining high sensitivity to deeply buried targets. The broader footprint of the Raider DD coil allows you to cover expansive lawns in less time without sacrificing target separation. If you are hunting silver, this configuration stands out as one of the best metal detectors for coins due to its stability under high mineralization, ensuring that deep dimes and quarters yield a sharp, repeatable audio tone even when surrounded by iron trash.

Plowed Fields and Cellar Holes

For colonial and Civil War relics we drop into a single low frequency. 5 kHz pulls hard on larger conductive iron and big copper, while 10 kHz adds brass and small relic punch in mixed soil. The 175-point ground balance is what holds the rig steady on iron-stained ground where a simpler detector would chatter. The Raider's footprint lets us sweep a row twice as fast as a 6 inch coil and still keep depth on relics that have settled below the plow line. Relics or Custom mode, sensitivity at 5 to 6 raised as ground allows, iron volume at 3 to 4.

Beach and Shallow-Water Wading

Multi-Salt earns its keep here. The coil and lower shaft are submersible, so the Raider rides through wet sand and ankle-deep surf. The control box itself is rainproof, so we keep it above the waterline. Multi-Salt mode for wet sand and surf, Multi-Frequency for dry sand, sensitivity at 4 to 6, iron volume at 1 to 2. Carry a long-handled scoop and a pinpointer like the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT for quick recovery. The water resistant rating on this rig makes it a solid choice for detectorists who split time between dry fields and coastal permissions.

Lightweight Ergonomics and Built-In Z-Lynk Wireless for Long Field Sessions

• 2.5-pound weight and balanced shaft design: the Raider coil doesn't feel nose-heavy even after hours of swinging, and the adjustable arm rest with strap keeps the cuff steady through long sessions.
• Built-in Z-Lynk wireless: pairs to Garrett MS-3 wireless headphones and Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk receivers without dongles or cords, with no perceivable lag between coil response and audio.
• Hybrid audio system: blends clean binary tones for confident targets with subtle proportional response on faint signals, especially helpful on deep relics where a target may not yet be loud enough to lock the digital ID.
• Five-tone target ID: five distinct tones cover the conductivity range, giving the operator more usable target separation by ear than older ACE models.
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery: delivers up to roughly 15 hours per charge, tops up from any USB port with the included Micro-USB cable.

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Specifications

• Operating Frequencies: 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 15 kHz, 20 kHz, Multi-Frequency, Multi-Salt
• Frequency Channels: 8 shifts per frequency, 48 total settings
• Search Modes: 6 (Zero, Coins, US Coins, Jewelry, Relics, Custom) plus Pinpoint
• Notch Discrimination: 20 segments, including 8 iron segments
• Target ID Scale: 0 to 99 digital readout
• Ground Balance: Auto and manual high-resolution, 175 points
• Coil: 8.5 x 11 inch Multi-Flex DD Raider, submersible
• Weight: 2.5 lbs
• Shaft: Adjustable aluminum, 43 to 56 inches
• Battery: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 15 hours per charge
• Audio: 5-tone target ID, hybrid binary and proportional, built-in Z-Lynk wireless
• Warranty: Garrett 3-year limited

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Garrett dealer, and every Garrett ACE Apex ships with the full 3-year manufacturer warranty. Our team runs Garrett detectors in the field, from saltwater beaches to iron-heavy colonial permissions, so we answer setup and settings questions from real hunt experience. Free shipping, 30-day returns, and our price-match guarantee mean you get the Raider-coil configuration at a fair price without guessing if the bundle fits your hunt style. If you're stepping up from a single-frequency VLF or cross-shopping the Garrett ACE series metal detectors, we can walk through the frequency and coil tradeoffs before you commit.