Alright, so the 2026 Paintball Hall of Fame class is shaping up to be a big one. The Growth Era gets four inductees, Golden Era gets two, and the Modern Era gets at least one. I sat down and tried to make my picks—and let me tell you, this was not easy. Let’s start with the Growth Era. There are a ton of deserving names, but I landed on Fred Schultz, Glenn Palmer, Dan Bonebrake,…
Watch the entire stream ➡ https://youtu.be/xRZMgkUUycs One thing I’ve always liked about paintball is how the game keeps changing. Every few years we get new bunkers, and it keeps things interesting. Remember when we switched from woodsball to hyperball? Or when the giant X showed up in the middle of the field during the Xball era? More recently, in 2019, we got the big brick and the big wedge. New shapes keep the game fresh,…
Watch the entire stream ➡ https://youtu.be/oQdXkiGuCkU I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. This might be the best paintball move I’ve ever seen. Alexander Berdnikov steals a teammate’s gun mid-point, jumps into the snake, and just tears the field apart. It’s wild. The whole thing is smooth, creative, and aggressive. And yeah, there’s a random pod that flies off for no reason, but whatever. The move still rules. After I posted it, a…
A smattering of some of the best and worst plays for the 2025 NXL Lone Star Open. You’ve got Yosh Rau hitting the buzzer with one second left, Blake Yarber landing a nasty jump shot, and Clint Johnson slicing through dudes like it’s nothing. Just non-stop action. Sea Dogs had a wild point against Damage, and there’s a hilarious moment where Matt Jackson faceplants into the snake. Plus, a 1v1 where the guy actually plays…
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…
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…
