The 2025 NXL season kicked off in Tampa with the first event of the year, and as the sun set on Sunday and the tournament wrapped up, the now-annual Summit Awards took the spotlight. This tradition has quickly become a highlight of the season, recognizing the standout players, teams, and contributors who left their impact on paintball. Below is the full list of this year’s winners, each honored for their excellence and impact on the…
One of the biggest criticisms of pro paintball, especially when clips go viral, is how much paint is wasted. To outsiders, it looks excessive and even pointless. And honestly? They’re not wrong. Most paintball players don’t like layouts that encourage stagnation, just sitting in one spot and shooting lanes for minutes on end. Thankfully, recent field designs have promoted more aggressive, fast-paced play. But the reality is that unlimited paint allows for non-stop shooting, and…
In a recent episode of the “Play the Game” podcast, hosted by Marcello Margott and Tyler Harmon, they welcomed a special guest: Tom Cole, the commissioner of the NXL. Tom shared some exciting updates and potential changes for the upcoming 2025 season. Here are the main takeaways: Event Locations for 2025 New ESPN Coverage Format Changes Innovative Scoring Ideas Challenge System for Referees Conclusion The 2025 NXL season promises to bring fresh locations, innovative gameplay…
The Planet Eclipse GEO R5 is the latest and greatest in the Geo line of paintball guns, following the somewhat underwhelming Geo 4. This time, they’ve overhauled a lot about the gun while making it strikingly similar to the current CS3 also from Planet Eclipse.
The World Cup this year showcased a fantastic match between Impact and San Diego Dynasty in the finals. Dynasty secured their fourth consecutive World Cup win. Marcello Margott’s outstanding performance in a critical one-on-three situation sealed their victory.
Have you ever wanted a barrel so loud it startles everyone around you? Well, say hello to the PaintballDNA Micro Blunderbuss. It’s like having an M80 firecracker explode at the end of your paintball gun.
Paintball tanks come in a variety of materials, pressures and size these are my favorite tanks right now.