{"product":{"id":10085803720988,"title":"Coiltek Elite-Max 10x5 Elliptical Mono Coil for Minelab GPX, GP, SD, and AlgoForce Detectors","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Coiltek Elite-Max 10x5 is a compact elliptical mono coil engineered for maximum sensitivity on small, shallow gold targets in confined terrain. Built with flat and semi-flat windings that optimize electromagnetic field transmission, this coil delivers pinpoint accuracy for prospectors running Minelab GPX, GP, SD, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/algoforce\"\u003eAlgoForce metal detectors\u003c\/a\u003e. At 1.4 lbs with a pre-fitted skid plate, it maneuvers between rocks and brush where larger coils fail. Prospectors working re-visited patches choose the 10x5 for its ability to extract sub-gram nuggets that 11-inch and larger coils miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included with the Elite-Max 10x5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoiltek Elite-Max 10x5 Elliptical Mono Coil (khaki camo finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-fitted injection-molded skid plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy GPX, GP, and SD Owners Choose the Elite-Max 10x5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-wound construction maximizes sensitivity on small gold targets that standard bundled-wire coils miss in worked-over ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElliptical 10x5-inch footprint slips between tight basalt outcrops and dense desert brush without sacrificing ground coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof to 3 feet for hunting creek beds, shallow washes, and wet mineralized ground where nuggets concentrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-fitted skid plate eliminates setup time and protects the coil housing from day one in abrasive environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.4-pound weight reduces arm fatigue during 6-8 hour prospecting sessions on steep terrain. Compare to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/coiltek-elite-max-14x9-elliptical-mono-coil-for-minelab-gpx-gd-sd-and-algoforce-1500-1500-plus\"\u003eElite-Max 14x9\u003c\/a\u003e for broader coverage when maneuverability matters less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePinpoint Accuracy in Rocky Quartz Veins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRe-Working Tight Patches Where Larger Coils Can't Reach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10x5 elliptical geometry excels in areas where 11-inch and larger coils physically cannot fit. Prospectors working between exposed quartz veins, around boulder piles, or inside narrow gullies gain access to ground that larger coils must skip entirely. We run this coil on worked claims where previous detectorists swept with 14-inch and 15-inch coils, and the 10x5 consistently pulls sub-gram nuggets from crevices and tight spots the larger coils bridged over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/C02-0027_Lifestyle_Inline.jpg?v=1780060541\" alt=\"Man holding metal detector with gray elliptical coil in wooded outdoor terrain\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCreek Bed and Shallow Wash Hunting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterproof construction to 3 feet allows submersion in active creeks and seasonal washes where gold deposits after winter storms. The khaki camo finish reduces glare in bright sunlight and blends into natural prospecting environments. The coil's light weight makes it practical for wading upstream through rocky channels where footing is uncertain and arm fatigue compounds quickly. Pulse induction platforms like the GPX series maintain stable operation in wet mineralized ground, and the 10x5's compact size lets you work tight bends and undercut banks where larger coils hit the waterline or vegetation. Understanding \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/metal-detector-technologies\"\u003ethe technologies behind modern detectors\u003c\/a\u003e helps prospectors match coil geometry to ground conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/C02-0027_1_Inline.jpg?v=1780060540\" alt=\"Coiltek Elite-Max 10x5 mono coil with black cable submerged in water during field use\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to other Elite-Max and mono coils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elite-Max series spans three elliptical sizes. The 10x5 prioritizes tight-space maneuverability, the 9-inch round offers similar sensitivity in a circular footprint, and the 14x9 provides broader coverage when terrain permits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/coiltek-elite-max-9-mono-coil-minelab-gpx-sd-gp\"\u003eElite-Max 9\" Round\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/detech-15-x-12-monoloop-closed-design-search-coil-for-minelab-gpx-gp-sd-series-gold-detectors\"\u003eDetech 15x12 Mono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/coiltek-elite-max-14x9-elliptical-mono-coil-for-minelab-gpx-gd-sd-and-algoforce-1500-1500-plus\"\u003eElite-Max 14x9\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElite-Max 10x5\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9in (round)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15in x 12in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14in x 9in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10in x 5in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.69 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.36 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4 lbs (650g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3ft (1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3ft (1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonoloop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonoloop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonoloop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonoloop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPX\/GP\/SD, AlgoForce E1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPX\/GP\/SD, AlgoForce E1500 Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPX\/GP\/SD, AlgoForce E1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPX\/GP\/SD, AlgoForce E1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/C02-0027_All_Inline.jpg?v=1780060540\" alt=\"Three Coiltek Elite-Max search coils in sage green with black cable connectors on sandy ground\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minelab GPX (excludes GPX 6000), GP, SD series; AlgoForce E1500 and E1500 Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoil Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10in x 5in (250mm x 145mm) elliptical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 lbs (650g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monoloop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3ft (1m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Injection-molded with pre-fitted skid plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Khaki camo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/customer-care__about-us\"\u003eauthorized Coiltek dealer\u003c\/a\u003e, which means every Elite-Max coil ships with the full 2-year manufacturer warranty. Our team runs Coiltek coils on GPX platforms in Arizona and Nevada goldfields, so we provide real-world setup guidance and compatibility verification. Every order ships free within the continental U.S., and our 30-day return policy and price-match guarantee ensure you get the right coil at the best price.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Coiltek Manufacturing","product_type":"Coils","created_at":"2025-03-10T10:42:28-04:00","handle":"coiltek-elite-max-10-x-5-elliptical-mono-coil-for-minelab-gpx-gd-sd-and-algoforce-1500-1500-plus","updated_at":"2026-06-03T21:24:06-04:00","published_at":"2025-05-01T10:12:25-04:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","tags":"10x5-coil, algoforce-e1500, coiltek, elite-max, elliptical-coil, gold-prospecting, minelab-gp, minelab-gpx, minelab-sd, mono-coil, small-gold, tight-terrain, waterproof-coil","variants":[{"id":51409359241500,"product_id":10085803720988,"title":"Default Title","price":"390.00","sku":"C02-0026","position":1,"compare_at_price":"417.00","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2025-03-10T10:42:28-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-03T21:24:06-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"069359610387","grams":816,"image_id":null,"weight":1.8,"weight_unit":"lb","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"USD","compare_at_price_currency":"USD","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":12530890277148,"product_id":10085803720988,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":49114580156700,"product_id":10085803720988,"position":1,"created_at":"2025-04-14T10:18:33-04:00","updated_at":"2025-04-14T10:18:34-04:00","alt":"Coiltek Elite-Max 10x5 elliptical mono coil in khaki camo finish with black cable and connector","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/C02-0026_01.jpg?v=1744640314","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":49114580156700,"product_id":10085803720988,"position":1,"created_at":"2025-04-14T10:18:33-04:00","updated_at":"2025-04-14T10:18:34-04:00","alt":"Coiltek Elite-Max 10x5 elliptical mono coil in khaki camo finish with black cable and connector","width":2048,"height":2048,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/C02-0026_01.jpg?v=1744640314","variant_ids":[]}}}