Marker Types and StylesMechanical Markers: The Reliable WorkhorsesRelying on a mechanical marker removes a layer of complexity that can sometimes distract from the pure act of play. These systems are the workhorses of the sport, using a spring and hammer to strike a...

The Sporting Roots of PaintballFrom Forest Marking to a Global SportFrom its origins as a forestry device in the 1970s, paintball has evolved into a structured global sport. The original guns, designed for marking trees for timber operations, had no athletic purpose....

Choosing Your SidearmSpring-Powered PistolsVery few sensations compare to the honest recoil of a spring-powered paintball pistol on a Karoo morning. Unlike gas or electric models, this sidearm asks you to master technique before speed. In South Africa, where dust and...