Earlier today we unveiled a cellphone photograph of a new paintball loader known only by the name “Cypher”. Our source returns with more photographs of the new paintball equipment and indicates that these new products are coming from a company known as Zodiac. According to ProPaintball insiders, Zodiac is a joint venture founded by former pro player Chris Cole and White Hat LLC. Back in September the group White Hat LLC was formed by a group looking to acquire the assets of Smart Parts. White Hat LLC is reportedly composed of members from Team Master Blasters, an old school paintball / woodsball team that has recently resurfaced to compete in the Ultimate Woodsball League. Team Master Blasters has been field testing the gun and will be shooting them in the 2011 season.
A few years back Chris Cole was said to be involved with a gun from First Endeavor Paintball known as the FEP Quest. The Quest was shot by pro paintball team Docs Raiders in 2007. Pro Players were said to have encountered difficulties with the markers at the time and eventually went to another sponsor. FEP continued to fine tune the marker for awhile but ultimately closed their doors to the public. Reports have leaked out during last 3 years through our ProPaintball SmackBox that the Quest was going to be redesigned and revived. ProPaintball insiders speculate that this Zodiac paintball gun is the newest iteration of the Quest.
Update: Additional photos of the Zodiak Paintball Gun were spotted on 68Caliber.
at 11:07 am
So its just a shocker under a new name with a few tweaks?
at 11:11 am
I think its more or less an FEP Quest with a few tweaks. I think the Hopper/Cypher is a Pulse with a few tweaks. I know that DXS has been trying to sell that project off for awhile now.
at 2:38 pm
I shot a gen3 Quest for a while, I liked it a lot. This looks very promising and I’m excited to see how it’ll do from the long awaited comeback.
at 1:03 pm
This gun has been rumored to come out (at least since I can remember) since the last commanders cup. It was one of those things that I was told to be on the lookout for. I guess it’s good to see that this gun is more than just a rumor, as a lot of people loved their Quest.
at 4:20 pm
Looks like a .50 cal Nano in .68 cal.Nice
at 4:21 pm
The gun was at Cousins Paintball Staten Island I saw a few of the Blasters Mooner and Bart Blonski using the gun
at 4:25 pm
I believe this is one of two guns that are coming out with tech based off of the fep quest. Regardless of which company you’re backing, it’s good to see new additions to the market. Remember when everyone shot either angels or cockers?
at 7:05 am
Or automags.. The good ol days when not everyone had a machine gun
at 5:17 pm
As a member of the Blasters I can tell everyone This is not any way shape or form a Smart Parts gun…Its a Chris Cole Design..Yes he had his hands in the Quest,But this gun is ground up New Tech….The Blasters will be rockin this gun this season at UWL an other games..You can rock a front reg or inline grip frame air..So fans of the Luxe-Victory can have it one way or PE fan cans use a macro an reg…The gun shoots balls on $$$$…Se ya soon
at 7:24 pm
Looks like a 68 cal. GI Milsim Nano.
at 7:48 pm
im buying this. fuck the rest.
at 8:31 pm
Damn, the lines (milling) is freakin NICE! Well done Chris, well done!
at 8:06 am
also as a MASTER BLASTER, I’ll be rocking this marker in 2011 and beyond… lookin to split heads, any takers?
at 9:42 am
I am shooting this Marker right now and with a few more minor tweeks I believe this will be one of the finest Markers I and my Team have ever had….I am Thankful to Cole and the boys for giving the Master Blasters the opportunity to use and field test the fine marker
at 5:15 pm
Just so you have the correct information…It’s Zodiac Paintball Inc. Yes the Master Blaster’s will be one of the sponsored teams. This is not a Nano or a Shocker gentleman…You will see it shortly
at 2:35 pm
Just held this sexiness in my paws. Cant wait to take owership of one
at 4:43 pm
Looks like I could snap it in half but very solid looking gun
What is the price tag going to be on it I may have to save up for one
at 4:25 pm
it kinda looks like a DM/PM to me. like the milling looks like a DM6 but with a smaller body.
at 8:44 am
I’m also very excited to see that Chris Cole is still involved in making a marker. He made my Quest right infront of me and has always had new ideas for improvement. I’m sure this marker will be ahead of its time…
at 7:21 pm
why would i buy a zodiac for a grand when i can get a boblong or dye soom sites are even selling this ZR1 for about $120.00