New Eclipse EGO10 Paintball Marker

The Eclipse Ego10. This 6th Generation Ego is the start of a new direction for Planet Eclipse and the focus of the engineering behind the marker. For the first time since the inception of the Ego model, the Ego10's main design brief and focus has been placed on smoothness of shot and even finer resolved paint handling. Every previous Ego has been developed with the express intent of maximizing the cycle speed of the Ego design, speeding up rammer and bolt movement and minimizing pneumatic and electronic delays wherever possible. Whist this has produced arguably the fastest under-and-over poppet paintball marker on the planet, it can equally be argued that the Ego has not been one of the smoothest shooting.



All together, the changes made to the Ego10 have been entirely player-focused. It's been designed to be easier to shoot, smoother to shoot, more reliable, more consistent, require less day-to-day maintenance, easier to adjust and just generally nicer to live with. What you won't find different with the new Ego10 is our industry-leading levels of customer support, our commitment to support the players in the locations they use Eclipse products, and our commitment to educating and training technicians and service centres the world over.

An Eclipse Marker is more than just a collection of metal and wires. It is the Complete Package.

New Dye NT Paintball Marker

Check out the introduction video by Dye, for their new NT Paintball Marker.

The New DM10 Series Paintball Gun

The new 2010 DM Series (shown in Black/Graphite Dust) continues the tradition of being one of the lightest, smallest, fastest and certainly the most accurate of paintball markers in the world. Our one-piece Fuse™ bolt system operates at 145psi with a shorter flow path, resulting in a shorter overall length. The low operating pressure provides smooth operating performance with minimal shot bounce and noise. The 2010 DM Series features a low-maintenance internal patent-pending Eye Pipe anti-chop sensing system that is self cleaning, providing trouble free high rates of fire. Durable and super-flexible detents offer supreme tenderness to the most brittle of paint. The Reach Trigger allows the trigger’s reach and rake to be fully adjusted by the user for ultimate individual ergonomic comfort. Weighing in at 1.9lbs, the 2010 DM Series is lighter than it’s predecessor the DM9. All of these innovations, coupled with new 3D body styling and standard features like the patent pending Ultralite frame, Ultralite Sticky3™ grip, two piece 14” Ultralite barrel, cam lock feed neck, and cast aluminum inset DYE logo, it’s easy to see why the 2010 DM Series is “The Choice of Champions”.


2010 DM SERIES FEATURES
Available in 4 colors. Weight 1.9 lbs.

Ultralite Barrel
The industry standard for accuracy, the 2010 DM Series comes stock with the Ultralite™ 14 inch barrel.

Fuse™ Bolt
The removable one-piece Fuse™ bolt system operates at 145psi with a shorter flow path resulting in better efficiency. Large front and rear bumpers used in the Fuse™ bolt, offer greater reliability and smooth shooting.

Internal LPR
The miniature modular internal LPR provides more efficient shot consistency. It allows the user to optimize efficiency and reduce kick.

Pro-Performance Detents
Durable and super-flexible detents offer supreme tenderness to the most brittle of paint. Flex-spring geometry ensures that balls will not double feed into the breech.

No Eyeplates
The 2010 DM Series features a low-maintenance internal patent-pending Eye Pipe anti-chop sensing system that is self cleaning, providing trouble free high rates of fire.

Ultralite
Weighing in at 1.9 lbs., the 2010 DM Series is lighter than it’s predecessor the DM9.

Color Coded O-Rings
Makes it easier to perform regular, scheduled maintenance of your Fuse™ Bolt system.

Ultralite Reach Trigger
Trigger roller bearing inserts give the trigger stability and a smooth swing return. The externally adjustable design allows you to limit the travel of the trigger and spring tension without removing the grip frame or Sticky3 grip. Trigger Reach Adjustment is a first in the painbtall industry, which allows the user to fully customize the trigger for ultimate shooting capability.

UL Grip Frame
The 2010 DM Series is the proud owner of the world’s lightest, most compact and comfortable 45 grip frame available. The patent-pending hour-glass design allows for a sleeker profile, while heads-up display light alert you to the status of your gun, without having to take your eyes off the game.

LED Control
High intensity LED provides identification to program functions. The 2010 DM Series features our unique heads-up display light which alerts you to the status of your gun, while still being able to focus on the game.

Metal Power Buttons
Our metal/rubber button pad features large buttons that can easily be used while wearing gloves. Stainless steel buttons are guaranteed not to fail.

Hyper3™
The Hyper3™ regulator sports a streamlined diameter with unmatched flow and consistency, while maintaining precise adjustments. The Hyper3™ also features an ergonomic Sticky Grip Sleeve providing a more comfortable, textured fore grip.

Cam Lock Feed Neck
Low profile locking feed port with adjustable cam lock neck allows you to use your choice of hopper and secure it firmly to the 2010 DM Series without the use of tools.

Low Pressure
The low 145 psi operating pressure provides smooth operating performance with minimal shot bounce and noise.

Ultralite Sticky3™
Ultralite Sticky3™ grip is standard and provides an anatomically correct fit to your hand. It is co-molded with a tacky rubber grip and hard plastic under-frame. The Hyper3™ also features the same tacky rubber.

Legal Software
Comes with multiple programming modes including PSP and Millennium tournament legal software.

Preview of Valken '10 Paintball Gear

Valken has just released a preview of it's 2010 line of Paintball gear. They seem to have 3 did graphic styles to choose from: Fate. Crusade & Redemption. In addition to the typical jersey and pant, Valken also offers other gear such as tank covers, gloves, pod packs, elbow & knee/shin pads, slide shorts, chest protection and some other general clothing items.

Overall I believe the line look good. I've added a few pictures below take a look.

Inspire BFG AR Paintball Gun Release

Inspire has released a new tactical marker named the BFG. At this point very little information is available but a few "flyers" were released showing the gun. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

Some Paintball Blooper Fun

On the lighter side today, a video showing some bloopers. Enjoy!

Paintball Company Not Dead or Dieing

There have been many rumors floating around the internet lately about Smart Parts closing or going bankrupt. In spite of all this Smart Parts will remain open for business.

Loyalhanna, PA – Sept 03, 2009 – “The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” This famous quote often attributed to Mark Twain is also applicable to Smart Parts, Inc. The manufacturer and distributor of paintball products, now in its 20th year of operation remains in business, despite Internet rumors to the contrary.

Due to recent paintball industry contraction, widely believed to be linked to current economic conditions, Smart Parts downsized, laying off a number of employees on September 2nd. This staffing change has resulted in fast-flowing and incorrect rumors.

“It was painful to do,” said company Vice-President Adam Gardner. “We are a family owned and operated business as well as a major employer in our community. Unfortunately current market conditions have forced this staff reduction upon us. The rumors that we have closed, gone into or are planning on going into bankruptcy, are completely false.”

Smart Parts remains open for business, taking orders and shipping product as usual.

Smart Parts, Inc., is a leading developer and manufacturer of equipment and accessories for the sport of paintball. For more information, visit www.SmartParts.com.