This price will affect all current orders in our system and will be in affect for any new orders received.  We regret this price increase on the e-Grip; however we are pleased to advise the price of the current Alpha Black Basic Marker and Tactical Marker will remain unchanged.”

Due to this unexpected Price Increase we have to cancel all existing Pre-Orders for the markers.

Before the big game, take your team out on the field. Number the bunkers or get your terminology down so is somone says, “Can #2 is hot” you all know what bunker can number #2 is. During Play, if an opponent moves, yell out what bunker he moved to, make sure your heard. Your teammate might realize he has a better angle on the new move and get your opponent out.

The same thing woks in woodsball paintball. Most of the time you know where your opponents are, and they know where you are.  Don’t be afraid to yellow their positions. If your team plays hard core woods ball, try getting walkie talkies and head sets so you can communicate with each other while being stealthy.

There were a few paintball celebrities in the house also. Greg Hastings of GHTP fame was playing on the Korean team along with Sonny Lopez from the L.A. Hitmen, and rocking the full line of Full Clip gear. I was accompanied by 8 guys from the scenario team Misdirected Hostilities based out of Ecx Paintball Park, in Maryland. We were assigned to the Korean team. The first game kicked off on Saturday morning at 11 am and we were off.

Our small force of about 25 headed out down the right tape, as I looked around at our miniature army of killers I was amazed to see the different array of paintball markers in our crew. We were armed with all the latest and greatest paintball markers the industry has to offer. I had Tippmann model 98’s and Planet Eclipse Ego’s to my right and Bob Long Marq 7’s and Invert Mini’s to my left. We were ready for battle.

After hiking thru the natural terrain of the New York mountain sides for about 5 minutes we finally reached our first contacts. A small force of about 10 Americans holding a rock wall about 20 yards out. We quickly engaged the small force in front of us, and rolled thru them within seconds. We were on our way. One of the coolest things about playing a paintball game with the U.S. Army was the cadets mixed in with the paintball players carrying real m-60 machine guns. Thru out the day they would walk up and rip off a burst of automatic fire that really gave you appreciation for what these men do on a daily basis. If you have never seen an m-60 fired first hand, it is definitely something you should check out. They also had mortars that were fired throughout the day giving off the largest boom you have ever heard.

We battled for about 5 hrs on Saturday then headed back to the staging area to pack up and head back to the hotel for a good night’s sleep and a 7am wake up call. We were back at the field at 9 am the next day ready for battle again. There were a few different venders set up at the event, most noticeably was Tippmann Pneumatics. They had brought their trailer and were displaying the full line of Tippmann Paintball Markers. I was really impressed with the new U.S. Army Paintball Guns made exclusively for the U.S. Army. The Alpha Black features a realistic military appearance and comes with a high-performance 11” barrel, an integrated carry handle and a removable magazine that doubles as a tool kit. This baby was ready to rock right out of the box.

I would have to say this was one of the best big games I have ever attended. Everything ran perfect. The air lines were minimum, registration was a breeze, and everyone there did an amazing job to make sure the entire weekend was a huge success. This game is run twice a year; make sure you do not miss out on the fall game that is going to be going on sometime around August.

If you haven’t done so already, check out the new Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum series paintball gun.  It allows you  easily take apart the gun for maintenance, and it adds some cool looks over the old 98 custom. If you need more fire power and a realistic look, the X7 with eframe is the gun for you.  The select fire switch allows you to quickly change firing modes from full auto, semi, auto and 3 round burst.
“2/1/2008

BUFFALO GROVE, IL - Tippmann Sports recently announced that the company will be standing behind its legendary Tippmann branded paintball markers with a new, industry leading two-year warranty. The first-of-its kind warranty, which will be prominently highlighted on all product packaging as well as the company’s print advertisements and website, officially went into effect on January 1, 2008. There will also be a grace period to cover those players who purchased a new Tippmann marker in late 2007.

“Our exclusive two-year warranty really speaks for itself,” said Patrick Ehren, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Tippmann Sports. “We’re extremely confident when it comes to the durability and reliability of our products - our markers have proven themselves in the field for more than 20 years. “In today’s environment, as consumers are making their purchasing decisions, they want to know they won’t be abandoned by the manufacturer after the purchase. This new warranty gives them that peace-of-mind and sends a very clear message that Tippmann stands behind its products. The level of support and service our company provides is simply unparalleled in the paintball industry.”

For additional details, consumers are encouraged to speak with a certified Tippmann dealer, or simply call the company at 1-800-533-4831. Those who recently purchased a Tippmann marker, but haven’t activated their warranty are encouraged to register today in the Customer Service section of Tippmann’s website - www.tippmann.com.

For more than 20 years, Tippmann Sports has been dedicated to quality manufacturing and the pursuit of cutting-edge technology and design. The company serves the paintball industry from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tippmann Sports’ complete line of paintball markers and related accessories can be found at paintball stores and fields as well as mass retail and sporting goods outlets throughout the world.”