The local paintball park has (apparently) been testing out a new barrel condom. Check out this jem recently found on a rental gun.

In case you don't notice ... its a broken squeegee used as a barrel condom ..

What the?

Photo via K.C.

Empire Paintball has unveiled a new paintball mask that is sure to excite the community. Known officially as the Empire Vidar, this new paintball mask appears to be an updated version of the legendary JT Spectra Goggle System. The Empire Vidar paintball mask utilizes the legendary Spectra Lense system which provides a whopping 260 degree field of vision. Inside the goggle you will find hypo-alergenic foam designed to keep you comfortable and insure proper fit. The mask appears to be based around the classic JT design and we would imagine you would be able to swap out goggle straps, frames, lenses and visors with your JT Proflex and Spectra goggles. Cross compatibility is a huge win in our book.

Empire Vidar Paintball Mask

For what its worth, the JT Spectra (from which the Empire Vidar mask is based) has won more tournaments than any other paintball mask on the planet! For those of you in the market for an affordable, safe and performance driven paintball mask, look no further.

At a price of $49.95 this goggle is sure to be a hit. Official features after the jump.

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A photo surfaced today with GI Sports sales team member Shawn McGovern in a conference room. At first glance the photo is pretty standard. However, upon closer inspection we were able to locate a prototype paintball loader hidden on the shelving behind. The loader seems to resemble a HALO, but if ProPaintball insiders are correct, it is anything but.

We have zoomed in on the original photo for a close up.

New Paintball Loader from GI Sports?

Read on for additional details from our insiders.

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According to an announcement shared online this morning, Australian company MacDev is set to release a new paintball regulator tester for the Clone GT series of markers.

New Paintball Gear: MacDev Clone GT Reg tester

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LA Critical, Forgotten Muse and HKARMY all collaborated on the new paintball jersey for pro team LA Critical.

new paintball jersey for LA Critical

Machine Paintball has unveiled a new paintball video showcasing the new Vapor paintball gun.

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Planet Eclipse has announced they will be expanding the Etha paintball gun product line with new colors. Until now the Etha has been limited to black.

The Planet Eclipse Etha MSRP is $399.95. Colors Green, Red, Purple and Blue will be available shortly. Buy the Planet Eclipse Etha now and support ProPaintball.

As you may have heard, JT Paintball has been hard at work on an entirely new paintball gear line. According to insiders, the new paintball gear will be focused on paintball players who demand high quality, durable gear to keep up with them on the paintball field. The core focus of the new JT paintball gear is said to be style and function – both of which are throw backs to the JT glory days.

JT is a legendary brand that has contributed greatly to bringing paintball into the mainstream. For those of you unfamiliar, JT pioneered bright colors, pro jerseys and nylon paintball pants. Prior to JT, our industry swore by camouflage patterns and woodsball. Today we take good looking gear for granted.

XSV Paintball's Thomas Taylor

Fast forward to 2012 and JT is preparing a huge re-launch into the traditional paintball market. In 2011, JT Paintball signed Sacramento XSV as the companies flagship team to contribute to the new JT paintball gear design, testing, and reintroduction. We heard rumors that XSV would be changing their colors to something a bit brighter for 2012. Rumors also suggest the core colors of the new JT line are rumored to be Neon Green and Grey/Black. Coincidence?

Until today, not much additional information has been available as to the direction fo the new JT paintball line.  Earlier this morning we received a sneak peak of the new XSV Paintball jersey for the 2012 season. Could this jersey be a sign of things to come?

ProPaintball is proud to unveil the 2012 Sacramento XSV Paintball Jersey by JT Paintball.

XSV Paintball Jersey by JT

XSV Paintball team sponsors:

• JT Paintball
• Understood
• RPS Paintballs
• Empire Paintball
• Extreme Paintball Modesto

Sacramento XSV will be wearing JT Paintball jerseys, pads, and pants. The team will be shooting Empire AXE paintball guns, Empire Z2 Paintball Loaders, and Empire Paintball compressed air tanks. Off the field the team will be wearing a mix of Understood, JT and XSV branded apparel.

What do you think of the new XSV Jt Paintball jersey? Is this a sign of new JT gear to come?

Based on the latest photos from Extravaganza, Tippmann Sports has been busy developing new paintball gear. Three new products have just been unveiled.

1. Tippmann Cross Over Paintball Gun: A new light weight, high performance electro-pneumatic marker
2. Tippmann FT-12 Rental Gun: a redesigned paintball gun built with Field Owners in mind. Can be serviced in less than 60 seconds without tools.
3. Tippmann Valor Goggle: a new goggle featuring a toroidal lense and quick release lense system.

Tippmann Cross Over Paintball Gun

Tippmann “Cross Over” paintball gun features:

• New, compact design with a total weight of less than 2.5 lbs.
• Integrated break beam anti-chop eyes
• Tournament lock switch
• Low pressure operation under 300 PSI
• Internal gasline
• Bottom regulator with the ability to convert to a front regulator
• Adjustable clamping feedneck with vertical feed
• Magnetic hall effect trigger switch
• Multiple adjustable firing modes, including: semi-auto; auto-response; 3-shot burst; PSP;NPPL; and Millennium
• Ability to work in both electronic and mechanical modes
• Machine-milled upper body
• Available Spring 2012

Tippmann FT 12 Paintball Gun

Tippmann FT-12 Rental Gun features:

• An easy-to-remove modular trigger assembly that is designed to help reduce pin wear
• A top non-cycling A-5 style cocking handle with built-in cover to keep dirt and debris out of the marker
• A new lockdown feedneck, which keeps moisture from entering the breech
• A 1.5 inch blade trigger with a short pull for faster firing and a more responsive feel
• An 8.5 inch high-performance barrel for greater accuracy
• A built-in sight and offset feedneck for easier targeting
• An internal gas-line, offering an enhanced look while minimizing the potential for gasline damage
• A recessed safety, which is easier for first-time time players to engage
• A riveted-on nameplate
• An ergonomic grip for enhanced comfort
• Yellow grip cheeks for quick visual identification

Tippmann Valor Paintball Goggle

Notes on the Tippmann Valor Paintball Goggle:

“As part of the company’s ongoing effort to enhance paintball play, Tippmann Sports is proud to introduce its new Valor goggle. The redesigned goggle was developed around three key performance upgrades – improved visual clarity, greater coverage, and enhanced comfort. The most notable feature is the high performance toroidal scratch and fog resistant lens and quick release system. The toroidal lens focuses more light directly onto the eye to provide better clarity in a variety of light conditions, while the quick release system allows for fast and easy lens removal and attachment.

Other features incorporated into Tippmann’s new goggle design, include: extended coverage to protect the chin, jaw and ear; additional ventilation to optimize airflow and reduce fogging; a premium woven strap for ultimate comfort and fit; an adjustable, fitted visor; and the use of compression-molded comfort foam wherever the goggle touches the face. On the rental version, the foam will be incredibly easy to replace, so field owners can simply switch out the foam insert instead of replacing the entire goggle.

The goggle will come in several versions, including: black, U.S. Army camo, Tippmann camo, and a rental version – all sold under the Tippmann and U.S. Army Paintball brands. In addition, this newly-designed goggle will also soon be available in all Tippmann and U.S. Army Paintball PowerPacks, providing a better performing goggle to those players purchasing kits.”

Price: $24.95 for Black, & 39.95 for Camo.

What are your thoughts?

Today we received a photograph and video link to a new paintball gun that will be unveiled shortly. The new paintball gun is known officially as the SAR12.

Here is a photo the SAR12 paintball gun, exclusive to ProPaintball:

New Paintball Gun: SAR12 Sniper

We do know that prototypes of this new paintball gun exist (as seen above). Further, the company producing these paintball guns is known as CARMATECH Engineering. The magazine is removable, the stock is adjustable, and we anticipate that FIRST STRIKE Paintball Rounds will be used for enhanced range and accuracy.

A bit of google research pulled up this gem of a video;

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