Planet Eclipse Geo R5The paintball world is abuzz with the introduction of Planet Eclipse’s new Geo R5. As with any new release, there’s a lot to unpack, so let’s dive into the details and see what sets this marker apart—or perhaps what keeps it looking quite familiar.Planet Eclipse Geo 5R$1649.95Check out the all-new Planet Eclipse GEO R5 paintball gun. It boasts a redesigned solenoid in the grip frame, eyes and detents behind the foregrip, and…
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.
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 more…
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The DLX Luxe IDOL, with a redesigned bolt for smoother handling and shooting plus a larger OLED screen, offers significant improvements over the Shocker ERA including ergonomics and a premium feel. Despite similar core functionality, the IDOL’s design advances and features like a metal-on-metal trigger stop justify its higher price at $1799.00.