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Was This the Worst Call in Paintball History?

Thank you Paintball Retro for making this video possible!https://paintballretro.com ► GET MERCH: https://www.pbrml.com/shop► EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC38UM1-LycCJm-5kf5JLzYQ/join In 2006, the NPPL final pitted the undisputed American champs, San Diego Dynasty, against the razor sharp European challengers, Stockholm Joy Division. With the series title on the line, the rivalry was at its peak. In the final, winner-take-all point, an explosive of chaos left only one player standing… until the Head Ref opened the rulebook. In a controversial…

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How One Tournament in 1996 Revolutionized Paintball

Ever wonder why paintball looks so different today compared to the 80s? Initially, paintball was a stealthy game played exclusively in the woods with players in camouflage. Iconic brands like Dye, JT, and Tippmann emerged, with huge dreams of growing the game. However, the gloomy woods limited visibility and accessibility, creating a need for change. By the mid-90s, paintball’s popularity surged with the introduction of electronic guns like the Shocker and Angel. Players traded their…

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The Illegal Guns That Transformed Paintball

In 1995, paintball experienced a revolution with the debut of electronic guns, starting with the Shocker. This gun, along with later models like the Angel LED and Intimidator, transformed the game with their ability to shoot very high rates of fire. However, early loaders couldn’t keep up, leading to inconsistent shooting and broken paintballs. This problem was resolved with the introduction of the Halo hopper, enabling high-speed firing without issues. As these electronic guns became…

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