April 10, 2009

Paintball Sports Magazine is doing a $10,000 Giveaway!

Have you been over to PaintballSports.com yet? This is the website of the Paintball Sports Magazine one of the leading paintball magazines in the industry.

They are in the middle of a $10,000.00 giveaway right now and all you have to do is fill out a survey!

So what are you waiting for? They have prizes and free gear as well!

About Paintball Sports Magazine

Paintball Sports Magazine is the fastest growing magazine devoted to the world’s fastest growing action sport! Every day, week, and month, we deliver cutting-edge articles and full-color photos that capture the true essence of the sport of paintball at every level from the woods to the tournament fields.

We provide in-depth coverage of the hottest people, players, products and events, while increasing the general public’s awareness of this rapidly-growing sport. Paintball Sports Magazine has been growing right along with the industry, raising the standards for paintball photography and journalism.

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April 7, 2009

New Paintball Social Media Site to Check Out!

Sure we all check out paintball themes groups and company pages in Facebook and MySpace, but now Red Dot Paintball has launched a new website totally dedicated to paintball players and teams.

The goal of this new site is to combine the functionality and fun of forums and spaces where you can upload pictures, video and music as well as participate in chats and create events. Upon signup you can identify what you play, where you play, how you play and with what equipment you play which means players with similar interests can find each other.

You'll even be able to look at regionalized forums so you can find paintball friends within your area.

We'll see if this site takes off or not - but in the meantime head over and check it out.

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March 15, 2009

Compulsive has moved!

Compulsive Paintball has moved to a larger facility.  We will be processing orders from the new location starting on Monday, March 16th.  Please make note of the following changes:

New Phone: (412) 896 - 1653

New Address:

Compulsive Paintball, Inc.
627 Market Street
McKeesport, Pa 15132

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February 20, 2009

Ninja Paintball Air Systems

Ninja Air SystemsNinja Paintball has recently debuted some amazing, entirely USA made air systems that any paintballer should be taking at look at.

Versatile in size and power, these Ninja systems are also a great value, offered at prices between $55 and $160. They look sleek and terrific in play in all black.

Your Ninja air system size options include:

Like all compressed air systems, Ninja air systems are all compliant with DOT, CGA and ASTM standards. Ninja paintball takes its standards compliance very seriously and actually tests each system twice before packaging and shipping them out to customers.

So what’s different about the Ninja Paintball air systems?

Well, first of all they are super easy to use, adjust and rebuild. Ninja has even gone the extra mile and has posted blown out diagrams on the site for reference for players who need to troubleshoot of rebuild the regulators. You can easily find replacement parts and check video repair guides to make sure you know exactly what you’re doing. They don’t want to sell you a Ninja air system only to have you become frustrated if you need to complete a repair or a rebuild. Ninja is not only standing behind their air systems – they want you to be able to keep them for the long haul which is great in this economy!

The Ninja paintball air systems have also done quite a bit to refine compressed air system technologies.

They have worked to reduce recharge problems commonly associated with many air systems. By increasing the recharge rate, your Ninja tank regulator will feed your inline regulator a more consistent pressure. The difference to you, the Paintball player, will be increased accuracy and annoying problems like shoot down become a problem for past generations of paintball players. Ninja has accomplished this with a new sonic recharge technology piston, manufactured with plated aluminum.

The pressure is also adjustable in the Ninja PSI systems but they use shim technology rather than springs or pistons making it easier to shift the pressure. The systems are also super lightweight and small, making you faster on your feet and with a shot. The miniature fill valve eliminates annoying wrist digging. So these air systems are good looking, lightweight, easy to use and they eliminate a lot of the typical annoyances of your standard system.

All of the Ninja paintball products have a 1 year warranty and whether you get an entire air system or just a reg or fill station, you’ll be really satisfied with the equipment. So if you’re looking for a new air system for this Spring, think hard about the Ninja paintball air systems – high quality, easy to use and ready for a real player!

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February 19, 2009

Paintball Shoes: Exalt Paintball Cleat

Exalt Paintball CleatExalt Paintball has just released a new paintball cleat onto the market and their biggest focus was speed. Exalt took a lightweight track inspired paintball shoe and customized it for tournament legal paintball play. The cleats are removable and these shoes come with two different sets so you’re covered no matter the tournament.

One set is made of plastic – like golf spikes, which the other set is made from rounded aluminum, and plastic. The cleats come with a bag and a spike tool so you can change them out with ease. The key is that the multiple spike sets create a useful versatility so you can use these paintball cleats in speedball, rec ball and in tournament play with some simple adjustments.

In black and gray these cleats will work with any color jersey or uniform and the material used is very breathable so your feet won’t sweat too badly in the midst of heavy game play. One of the other keys is the lightweight nature of the cleats. They literally feel like they aren’t on your feet but you get grip and traction no matter the terrain. It can be dry sand or saturated mud and you’ll be able to take off to a sprint, pivot on a dime and stop short to shoot.

These paintball cleats are designed for active position, so they may not be as comfortable as a standard athletic shoe because they are actually arched to encourage you to stay in active position on the balls of your feet. If you’re in a tournament, you may want to bring some sneakers along and just keep your cleats for game play.

Exalt has really taken this paintball cleat the next level. They are lightweight, great for sprinting, versatile and eclipse the performance of standard football or soccer cleats. If you’re ready to invest in an amazing pair of paintball cleats, Exalt has made this shoe for you!

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February 18, 2009

Paintball Shoes - The JT Pro

JT Pro Paintball CleatsWe have looked at a number of paintball shoes and the one we like the best, and carry here at Compulsive paintball is the JT Pro.

Dye paintball designed these paintball shoes specifically for paintball players which mean they have the lightness and traction of a soccer or football cleat, the protection and ankle support of a boot and the comfort of a trail shoe. They also look awesome and since their simply black they look great with any gear set up.

The JT Pro Series paintball cleats are high quality and very well made, which means they’ll take a beating and keep you in the action. They were also built for comfort and in almost every review out there acknowledge the comfort and flexibility of these cleats.
Featuring the patented “Twin Flex” sole, these paintball cleats have two stretch crevasses for quick responsive action.

The cleats themselves are specially designed for paintball and resemble a spider, giving better traction than the average molded cleat for better movement and “turf bite.” They’ve also included a specific toe cleat so you have great starting speed and pivoting ability.

The design of the paintball shoe also makes them flexible for multiple paintball applications. They are high top, which means they’ll offer the protection of an army boot as well as great ankle support if you need it.

With specific material built for wicking away sweat from your feet as well as exterior upper fabrics that are weather resistant, these cleats will keep you in the action on the field. Because these shoes are made of synthetic materials, they are actually much easier to clean and maintain.

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November 18, 2008

Compulsive Review: Eclipse 09 Geo

Eclipse 09 GeoPlanet Eclipse has revolutionized the poppet valve paintball gun market, and now with the introduction of the Eclipse 09 Geo, they are taking aim at the spool valve market with equal determination and accuracy. Traditionally, the downsides of the spool valve are the increased number of O rings and the efficiency – namely that by using more air per shot you get fewer shots with a spool valve than with a poppet valve.

In the Geo, they have virtually eliminated these downsides by creating a super efficient and streamlined spool valve design. Despite using the fewest number of dynamic seals, they have maintained the gas supply isolation mechanism. In most spool valve markers it is the gas supply isolation mechanism that allows for increased efficiency in air usage but uses so many parts that it needs an aggravating amount of maintenance and upkeep.

By overhauling the gas supply isolation mechanism with their new ISCIS (Integrated Solenoid Controlled Isolation System) and removing it from the bolt assembly they both optimize the functionality and maintain the benefits of the spool valve in a much more efficient manner. By simplifying the bolt assembly, they were able to incorporate the best possible parts in a simple, clean design that includes only the can, the prop shaft and the SC bolt. This new design is easy to troubleshoot and maintain and they have made the marker as light as possible, overcoming another common complaint about spool valve markers.

Some of our guys did note that this spool valve design wasn’t the absolute quietest they had ever shot, but they did say that the reliability was more important to them than the sound profile – which really isn’t any louder than other markers they’ve shot.

Planet Eclipse has also successfully maintained the best aspects of a spool valve marker; smooth shooting with minimal vibration and kick back, low operating pressure to prevent ball breakage and the quieter shooting sound. And although the Geo might not be quite as light weight as a poppet valve marker, the weight balance of the 09 Geo marker really made it stand out among our testers.

Essentially, if you’ve always been a plan of Eclipse marker technology – the Def-Tek feed technology, LCD module, trigger operation and return system and break beam sensor – you can now have all of those things in a spool valve paintball marker. You’ll also still get the top notch design and aesthetic you’ve come to expect from Eclipse.

The Geo comes with the new S3 in-line regulator with increased flow rate, quicker recharge and coil spring mechanism design. The newest feature in the S3 regulator is the self purging mechanism that prevents up stream air from being retained in the marker.

It’s clear that with every iteration of paintball marker that Eclipse completes, one more issue is resolved and the markers become more and more reliable, light weight, maneuverable and accurate. Now that they have launched into the spool valve market, we expect to see great things – even greater than this incredible Geo 09 paintball gun has proven to be!

Geo 09 Features

  • Spool Valve Design
  • Low Reciprocating Mass – Bolt 18g
  • Low Pressure Operation – 110-135psi
  • Air Efficient – 1500+ shots from 68/4500 air tank
  • 1 Moving Internal Part
  • Minimum Number of Dynamic Seals – 3
  • ISCIS – Innovative Solenoid Controlled Isolation System Mechanism
  • VVC – Variable Volume Chamber adjustment
  • Spool-Cure Bolt – Helps eliminate 2nd ball clipping in the feed stack
  • 6 – Second Strip Down – To remove and separate all internal Bolt components
  • Tool-Less Bolt Removal – All internal bolt components removed without tools
  • Very Low Weight - 860g

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November 17, 2008

Compulsive Review: Dye Rotor Loader

Dye Rotor LoaderThe Dye Rotor is going to be the hot paintball product for the holiday season. Feature rich, made of crack and break resistant plastic polymer, Dye has taken loaders a step beyond the consumable versions of the past. This is not a rotor that will need to be set aside in tournament play, or constantly fixed with replacement parts – this loader is designed to last.

Not only durable, the Dye Rotor Loader is designed for maximum speed and functionality in a minimalist design. Not only can this loader carry 200 paintballs, which is about 20% more than other loaders, its rate of speed is 50 balls per second. The low profile design and ability to break it down quickly in the field makes this a great new loader to consider. Powered by just three AA batteries, this loader is so power efficient it shot more than 50,000 balls before the loader needed a battery change.

This is a constant feed loader that gives a super reliable and fast ball feed. The loader is comprised of a constant feed rotor carousel and an opposing center rotor arm that rotates against the carousel. The rotation and counter arm is what provides the smooth and reliable feed. Dye also outfitted this loader with a cool jam release mechanism which means if you get stuck during game play you just have to pull a trigger.

Dye specifically designed this loader to be easy to take apart and break down. If you’re a tournament player, you know you don’t want to be looking for tools between matches so the fact that you can break down this loader and put it back together in about two minutes is really amazing. And don’t worry, it’s engineered to be sturdy and stay together well during play! What’s amazing is that despite this technology, the loader fits into a low profile design which means you get capacity, reliable feed and improved maneuverability because of the size efficiency.

Additionally, the transparent locking lid uses spring tension which means you can quickly remove it to fill up with more ammo and you know the lid is on tightly when replaced so you can get as rough and tumble as you want! This loader is also designed to expand with a high capacity upper shell that you do have to buy separately but that will add an additional 250 rounds.

The Dye rotor loader is also designed with a window, which you can get in various colors, so you can see where you are with your paint capacity. The loader also has a really cool spring loaded floor tray that uses pressure to keep the paintballs feeding properly, even if you’re shooting at different angles.

At the end of the day, the Dye Rotor paintball Loader is really a new evolution in the world of loaders. This is not designed to be thrown away, replaced or repaired at the drop of a hat which means that you can afford to make the investment up front. Enjoy the amazing capacity, reliable paintball flow and most of all, the durability of this great new loader.

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November 14, 2008

Compulsive Review: Virtue OLED Boards

As board upgrades become the norm for paintball players everywhere, the board manufacturers continue to up the ante, and the feature set, so you’ll convert to their technology. Virtue has launched their new OLED boards and their feature set, designed to upgrade you gun, is also using technology to be scalable so you’ll continue to benefit from innovation even if you don’t swap this board out for years.

The highlight feature of this board is the new OLED organic display. This power efficient display is designed to provide simple and readable visual updates on your marker without draining all your battery power. Virtue has definitely taken power efficiency to another level. When used with the audible queues you can really monitor the status of your marker and make sure its functioning in top form during play. Additionally, this OLED display can be seen in any level of sunlight so you won’t have to hit the shade to read the display.

The other differentiating aspect of this board is the incredible flexibility in programming modes that sets this board apart. This board offers 8 drill modes out of the box including laning, 30 second breakout, gun up, reload drill, front player, 3-shot snap, endurance 50 shot and there is an additional training mode. These program modes allow you to really master your marker and elevate your game and strategy play. They are short and designed to build your skills through muscle memory. Your timing and responses will improve and you’ll simply become a better player. Additionally, you can actually create your own drill programming mode so really, the sky is the limit on how this board can impact your level of play.

There are also no less than 11 adjustable firing modes. This kind of flexibility is really cool and we enjoyed playing with each firing mode. You can also create player profiles based on firing modes and other adjustable aspects of the marker and save up to four on this board.

One of the coolest aspects of the board is that it comes with a PC programming port. You can plug in an OLED adapter cable that connects to your PC or laptop with a USB port and you’ll be able to download free software updates for your board down the line. Coupled with the wireless communication port which is designed to work with hopper upgrades and wireless accessories, you have a forward thinking board that will be scalable as you continue learn and use all of the existing features – and get excited about upgrades to come without an entire board swap.

Virtue needs to work hard to compete with other board leaders like Yakuza and with all of these features they really make themselves competitive in this market. With the power efficiency and the innovative training mode, this board is terrific and there’s no doubt that it’s ready to compete!

Specs:

  • Drill Mode - Laning, 30 sec breakout, Gun up, Reload Drill, Front Player, 3-shot snap, Endurance 50-shot, Training
  • ROF meter
  • Game TImer
  • Organic Display
  • Lube Monitor
  • Zero Power Drain
  • Processor TImers - Dwell, Debounce
  • Audible Speaker
  • Battery Monitor
  • Wireless 2-way RF(sold separately w/ hopper attachment)
  • PC to USB upgradable
  • 4 Player Profiles - save up to 4 different custom modes
  • 11 Fully Adjustable Modes of Fire - Semi, PSP, NXL, Millennium, Auto Response, Full Auto, Breakout, Burst, Ramp, Select a mode, Training

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November 13, 2008

Compulsive Review: Planet Eclipse 09 Ego Paintball Gun

In this, the fifth iteration of the famed Ego Paintball Gun, Planet Eclipse has overhauled their design to improve on the most important design tenets of any paintball marker; reliability, maneuverability and performance. The Ego paintball markers are among the most popular in the sport, and this new version is a great step forward.

Eclipse Paintball really focused on the weakest point of the marker – the quick exhaust valve – and went back to the drawing board to solve not only that problem, but enhance all aspects of the gun.

There are several performance improvements in the newly designed Ego 09 marker but the big one is the new electro-pneumatic valve assembly. The customized solenoid valve has been optimized for maximum performance but in a smaller, simpler and easier to maintain mechanism. This is actually the first solenoid that has been built specifically for paintball and since it’s the heart of a paintball gun, the mechanics of the marker should improve right along with it. This new solenoid valve has also allowed them to do away with the quick exhaust valve (QEV) and this newly developed technology fits within a smaller size profile marker.

This technical improvement has also led to improvements in response time and flow rate. Additionally, by simplifying the assembly, this mechanism is now easier to troubleshoot and fix!

Maneuverability and playability have also been enhanced by the design overhaul as well. Although the length of the marker has been increased to make room for the new valve assembly, no weight has been added at all. The light weight of the marker, coupled by the excellent balance makes this marker great to use in the field. Our guys loved the aim and shoot feel of it and were excited that the enhancements made an already great marker even better.

Additionally, Planet Eclipse has improved on the traditional stacked tube marker design by separating the valve chamber axis and the rammer chamber, substantially reducing kick back and improving shooting accuracy. It’s well known that one of the only drawbacks of poppet guns is that vibration and kick back and this new improvement really makes that a non-issue in this marker.

The new design also made a raised grip position possible which adds terrific feel to the marker making it much more maneuverable. As usual, the Ego is also very good looking and sleek.

Overall, the Ego 09 has managed to do something pretty amazing, which is to substantially improve on the most popular paintball marker out there. Instead of just tweaking existing technology, their overhaul has not only eliminated the old markers issues but also taken this paintball gun to a new level.

Features from the Manufacturer:

  • Poppet Valve Design
  • Off Set Lower Bored Redeuces off axis forces
  • Low Pressure Operation 160psi @ 290fps
  • Air Efficient 1700 shots from 68 4500 air tank
  • Ultra High Performance Solenoid Valve
  • Direct Porting System for Solenoid Inlet and Exhaust Pathways
  • 2.5 x Larger Air Flow from LPR to Solenoid
  • Zick Rammer Assembly
  • 30% Increase in Valve Chamber Volume
  • Cure2 Bolt
  • Integrated LPR Assembly Features
  • Break Beam Sensor System
  • Black On White Transflective LCD Module
  • Def Tek Offest Feed
  • C Lever Clamping Feedneck
  • Dual Selectable Trigger Switching Opto and Micro Switches
  • Dual Trigger Return Mechanisms Spring and Magnetic Return
  • Integrated Audible Beeper for Alarms and Actuations
  • Capped and Uncapped Ramp Modes
  • All Major Tournament Presets
  • 9 Preset Debounce Modes
  • 5 Point Adjustable Trigger
  • T Rail Mounting System
  • OOPS On Off Purge ASA System
  • S3 Self Purging In Line Regulator
  • 14 Shaft3 2 Piece .693 Barrel Minimize

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September 30, 2008

Smokin' Fall Deals

As the season begins to come to a close, we always see some great deals come down the pipes that we pass on to our customers. Here are some of the hot deals we currently have going on:

Eclipse 08 Distortion Jerseys - $35

 

Eclipse 08 Distortion Elbow Pads - $28.50

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September 24, 2008

Pump Play with Phantom

Phantom Pump Play MarkersThere’s a mini-revolution going on in paintball right now. There is a grassroots group of players out there who aren’t buying the most feature rich and highly powered paintball markers out there. In fact, these paintball players want to do just the opposite. They don’t want to be able to shoot 20+ balls per second, they want manual pump action play that focuses more on strategy and stealth.

Paintball today is a lot about the quality of your equipment – a fast and accurate marker and the right loader can help a novice player be competitive right out of the box, but as you grow as a player, you may be seeking more out of your paintball experience. That’s where stock class paintball comes in.  Stock class paintball is where paintball has truly evolved from. Stock class paintballers use pump markers, perhaps only getting off one shot in comparison to the 10 or more you can string together with your high tech marker.  This forces players to make their shots count and be sure they have superior position on their opponent so as to have the best opportunity for elimination.

Now, depending on their level of experience and how long they’ve been a pump player, they may surprise you – eliminating just as many players, being incredibly effective at moving throughout the field and avoiding elimination themselves. Their strategy will be vastly different and based more on all their senses, as opposed to shooting and shooting until they hit a target or eliminate another player.Phantom Pump Play Markers

But where do these guys get their markers? Some guys will retrofit an existing paintball marker and others will buy used or refurbished pump play markers. You don’t have to go that route though – you can buy a new, feature rich paintball marker for stock class – you just need to know where to look.

So who in the paintball industry that is now so driven by technology, would even sell a pump play marker? CCI does.

CCI's Phantom paintball markers are pump action, CO2 powered and in many cases long range with a capability of shooting 200-300 feet per second. They are actually capable of rapid fire as well, it just depends on how quickly you can maneuver the pump action. The mechanism within the marker acts almost like a pinball loader where you pull the pump back, the paintball goes into the breech, you release the pump and the trigger shoots the paintball with a blast of high pressure CO2. These markers are specifically designed to offer even gas velocity to the paintball to reduce recoil and therefore improve accuracy.

Phantom Pump Play MarkersThe Phantom pump markers are highly customizable. They come ready for stock class CO2 or for a gravity fed loader with stock class CO2. You can configure your grip and barrel lengths with ease and for ultimate comfort during gameplay. The marker comes with an 11 inch barrel but is also available in barrel lengths of 8 and 14 inches.  Regardless of your preference, the Phantom is available in a configuration that will have you playing competitive stock class games in no time.

Now again, speedy shooting is not the goal with this marker. The goals are accuracy, stealth and to have a marker that forces you to think, react and strategize very differently. If you are interested in joining a stock class league or in exploring pump play, then a Phantom paintball marker is a great way to start.

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Bob Long Vice – It’s Here!

Bob Long ViceThe Bob Long Vice is a terrific paintball marker – the next generation of the Bob Long Intimidator – and it doesn’t disappoint. Everyone knows the Intimidator, a legend in the industry as one of the first electro pneumatic paintball guns ever introduced onto the market in 2000. The generations that have come subsequently have pushed the paintball marker standard of quality higher and higher and the Bob Long Vice is bound to be another industry leading high end paintball marker.

Using compressed air or nitro, with a fast 30 balls per second firing rate, this marker is lightweight and incredibly maneuverable. With an intended propulsion speed upwards of 275 feet per second and an inline regulator pressure of 225+ PSI, you can shoot close range or operate as a sniper with this market. Featuring almost all of the fantastic technology that made the Intimidator a standout paintball marker, the Vice has one important upgrade – the single tube marker design.

Although the stacked tube poppet valve is easy to replace and maintain, it’s well known that the recoil from the high pressure of the stacked tube design can affect your shooting accuracy. The single tube design doesn’t offer the same recoil which means your shots will hit fast and true. By coming out with this new generation of marker, Bob Long offers great features, fast shooting and now the opportunity for even greater accuracy.

In addition to the shooting accuracy, the single tube design makes the marker “shorter” in profile as well as creating a lower center of gravity. This means the marker is easier to maneuver with during play. You’ll easily be able to switch hands and with the trigger spring assist and like weight (under 2 lbs), this marker is a sharp shooter ready for action. This means the Bob Long vice will work in tournament play, woodsball or scenario paintball since no matter how you run dive or position yourself, this marker will stay with you.

The Vice marker comes stock with the Tadao Ryujin motherboard which uses 4C eye technology and handles two or four eyes with the marker - two out of the box. This board is excellent and feature rich but you know the best thing about coming with a stock Tadao board is that you can feel great with the existing technology or upgrade to the Yakuza for ever more awesome functionality - this marker with the 4c eye technology is almost irresistable.

The Bob Long Vice paintball gun is a good looking marker, highly detailed three dimensional milling and with a 14 inch Bob Long barrel included. It comes in several colors and every one solicited reactions from our guys.

From the Manufacturer:

  • Electro-pneumatic.
  • Open bolt.
  • Single Tube.
  • Barrel Thread Type: Autococker
  • Included Barrel: Bob Long 14’ One-piece Tournament Series
  • Included ASA: Xpress Mount Standard
  • Intended Propellant: Compressed Air or Nitrogen Only!
  • Intended Propulsion Speed: 230-300FPS (feet per second)
  • Inline Regulator Pressure: 210-230psi
  • LPR Pressure: 65-75psi
  • Estimated Shot Count: 2000+ shots (factory settings using 68ci 4500psi air source)
  • Motherboard: Tadao Ryujin
  • 4C Eye Compatible: Yes
  • 4C Eye Equipped: No
  • Estimated Rate of Fire: 30+BPS (4C Eye upgrade with board set in ramping mode)
  • Trigger Activation: Micro switch
  • Trigger Return: Spring assist
  • Trigger Adjustment: Pre-travel and post-travel
  • Weight Without Barrel: 1.5 lbs

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Empire Reloader B: Fast and a Great Bargain

Empire Reloader BConsidered by many to be the fastest loader in paintball, the Empire Reloader B is a now an amazing value for the price. This is a force fed loader, which is a great upgrade for many paintballers and with as 22bps speed and almost no jamming, this loader makes a great investment.

A lot of our guys consider this loader to be one of the most consistent they’ve used. It doesn’t jam and the speed is really reliable with an awesome burst when you need it. A couple players even claim this loader can get speeds up to 28 bps so don’t surprise if you get more speed than you bargained for – never a bad thing! This is just a great loader from Empire.
Powered by either 4 or 6 AA batteries, depending on the motor speed you choose, the Empire Reloader B can be lighter weight or more powerful with a little extra heft depending on your preference. There is a three speed adjustable board so you can conserve your battery power when you don’t need crazy bps speed, and amp it up when you do!

The low battery power LED display helps with ease of use – there’s a green blinking light when the motor is spinning. This loader will also automatically turn off after a certain length of time to make sure it conserves power.

One feature everyone has enjoyed is the transparency of the loader, which lets you see how much ammo you have left – another great feature during play. You don’t have to play guessing games as to when you need to reload and you can strategize around it.

Our guys really noted the durable stainless steel hardware, sound activation and that the rip drive was a standard installation. Since a lot of the guys will use a rip drive if their hopper gets jammed, this is a great feature for in the playing field. Plus, the sound activation makes the paint use a lot more flexible – you can use dark shelled paint with no problems!

Some of our tournament players really remarked on how awesome this loader is. They found that the sound activation, speed, profile and all the other features made it ideal for tourney, scenario and woodsball play. Plus, it doesn’t bust the paintballs as much as some forcefed loaders do – so you conserve ammo for hitting other players – exactly what you want!

All of these features in a force fed, super fast loader make the Empire Reloader B stand out from the competition.

From the Manufacturer:

  • Sound Activated Auto Turn off allows you to conserve Power
  • Low Battery LED Able to work with 6 AA or optional 4 AA batteries
  • The board adjusts the power to the motor depending on the batteries used. Using 4 AA batteries will make for a very light hopper
  • Stainless Steel Hardware Glitter Flake in shell (for the Diamond Shell version)
  • Rip Drive Installed Standard!
  • 3-Speed Adjustable board.

Achieves up to 22+ bps with any color shell paintball.

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Viewloader XSV Loader: A Smokin' Good Deal!

Viewloader XSV LoaderIf you liked the regular Vlocity loader from Viewloader, you’ll love the XSV edition and now is the time to take advantage since this baby is being discontinued just because the XSV team is disbanding! As one of our guys said, this is a smokin’ good deal right now.

The XSV Edition Vlocity loader is fast, efficient and designed for low cost running. Packed with features, including five adjustable force modes, large 200 paintball capacity, a marker feed rate of 27 balls per second and a free fall rate of 37 balls per second, this loader is a great value and one of the fastest in the industry.

Not one of our guys had issues with jamming or inconsistency. Viewloader has really taken the loader to a new level and especially a new level of fast shooting.

Most of our players were really blown away by the speed. Of course, some had to work out a few kinks, but once those were resolved, this loader really blew most others away. The speed, when you take into account all of the other features just set it above the rest.

Several guys played with the various force modes and really like the select force – although they were thankful for the flexible recharging options because it did use a bit more battery power than the factory settings. As far as we’re concerned – any downside with the battery usage is far outweighed by the awesome charging design.

Which brings us to one of the big stand-out features on this loader; the battery power. It comes with two rechargeable lithium ion batteries and a charging base, wall charger and a car charger. This adds tremendous flexibility and value since you won’t be constantly investing in brand new batteries and if you forget to charge your loader at home, you can just charge it in the car!

The batteries are powerful and lightweight which is a great benefit over more cumbersome loaders that require multiple traditional batteries. This lightweight loader is only about a pound and a half with the batteries which means it’s great for gameplay and considering the speed at which this can load and shoot paintballs, you’ll see your game improve right off the bat. Plus, most of our players also loved the profile, feeling that it didn’t mess with the balance and feel of their marker – it just added speed and efficiency

As usual, Viewloader has also done a great job enabling upgrades. The software that comes with this loader out of the box is fantastic but it’s also easy to upgrade if you want even more features. The mouth lid is large and therefore easy to use no matter the situation.

From the Manufacturer:

XSV Vlocity Loader Features:

  • Adjustable select force with 5 force modes
  • On/Off Force technology
  • 27 bps on marker feed rate
  • 37 bps free fall rate
  • Clockspring propeller
  • 200 ball count capacity
  • Instant auto anti-jam
  • Upgradeable software
  • Double vision system
  • Giant mouth lid for quick and easy loading in tight spots

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