According to Pro Paintball insiders, Tippman Sports has purchased ANGEL Paintball Sports (APS). A few weeks ago we learned that APS had ceased operations. Jay from Angel Paintball Sports mentioned that a further update would be made available by APS office in the UK.

While some details about the transaction have yet to emerge, Tippmann is rumored to have acquired both the intellectual property surrounding the Angel markers and rights to the Angel Eye goggle system. Formerly vaporware, this oft-discussed but never delivered goggle system will hopefully make it to the market sometime next year; our insiders report that the mask experienced significant functionality and performance issues that rendered it incapable of passing ASTM testing.

The acquisition of Angel Paintball Sports / WDP marks yet another key pickup for Tippmann, following the recent purchase of NXe last year, and the attempted purchase of ProCaps LP just last week. Tippmann Sports itself is no stranger to the merits of corporate buyouts–having been purchased in 2004 by investment giant, Summit Partners.

The addition of yet another tournament brand to the Tipmmann stable (in addition to WAS/Wicked Air Sportz and NXe) spells an interesting future for Tippmann–are we seeing early indicators of an entry to the tournament market? Are high-end speedball markers in Tippmann’s future?

The Canadian Paintball Players League has released the field layout to the 2011 Canadian Triple Crown paintball event.

According to the league;

For 2011 the TRIPLE CROWN will offer more choice than ever before. Teams will choose from 5 Divisions, and 3 formats. 5Man, 7Man, and the popular X-Division formats, all offered at the same event. This has never been done before, by any league, or series. This is another groundbreaking move by the CPPL and its affiliate leagues, in its attempt to accommodate all paintball players, and all formats.

Space in the event is VERY limited. Please don’t miss out by waiting till the last minute. Some divisions will only have 6 spots available. Don’t wait!!!

Dates: June 11-12, 2011

Host Hotel: Your host hotel will once again be the waterfront Prestige INN. This is the nicest property in Salmon Arm and we will have a unique booking code soon that will get teams the best price and value for their accommodations.

Check out the official league website at www.CanadianTripleCrown.com.

Planet Eclipse is teasing a new paintball gun just in time for the Paintball Extravaganza this week. Could this be the EGO 11 everyone is talking about? Check back on Thursday as PRO Paintball launches an exclusive puzzle piece.

Pro Paintball players Tyler Harmon and Greg Sewiers attempted to sneak a Bob Long G6R into Capital Edge Paintball Park on Sunday. Watch as a bunch of norcal ballers grab the new paintball gun and blast each others faces off. Everything we have heard so far suggest this is a super efficent paintball gun with all of the features (and several additons) that made Bob Long famous. Everyone here at PROPaintball is eagerly awaiting our chance to check it out in person.

Credit: Seany Rotten & Wonka