Courtesy of Will “BlvdScrapins” Gibbons, The Catshack Reports Paintball News recently completed our full assessment of a TPX first strike conversion kit. Our initial impressions were very favorable, the kit was very easy to install in your TPX/TIPX all you have to do is open the TPX/TPIX up change the barrel adapter with the one provided in the kit put your pistol back together and use the 2 mags that are supplied in the kit. Overall installation time was 15 minutes and difficulty level was on a low of 1, if you have ever opened your TPX to clean it then this will be a breeze. Continue reading »
Planet Eclipse is without a doubt a name that speaks quality to each and every person in the paintball community. It does not matter if you own one of their markers or wear some of their gear you know the name and understand that what Planet Eclipse puts out is sheer quality. So when I was able to get my hands on some PE HDE camo pants and jersey I was not surprised to find an excellent product in my hands. Continue reading »
Bad Karma Rating: 
Reviewer: Bad Karma Paintball Team
Bad Karma definitely puts paintball equipment through some demanding testing. The Full Clip Combo Rig is no exception. Most team members run the vest currently, and it has been tested throughout 2011 at events in Salt Lake City, Portland, Chicago, Detroit, Mesquite and beyond. Continue reading »
The Catshack Reports Paintball News recently completed our full assessment of a 16″ DeadlyWind Barrel with the all new Apex Tip accessory. Our initial impressions were very favorable, the barrel arrived in a standard cardboard shipping box. Once opened we found the barrel in a standard plastic barrel tube with a carefully wrapped Apex Tip alongside it. No extra fancy packaging, just the hardware, I am all for doing away with some of the marketing aesthetics to help keep the cost of a product down. Continue reading »
Camouflage that Stands Out
Planet Eclipse has long been know for producing top-of-the-line paintball gear, and a great many woodsballers have taken their Egos, Geos, and Eteks to win battles beneath the trees. Having designed guns that consistently win in the woods, the mad geniuses behind the Eclipse line have turned their attention to the market for paintball-specific camouflage apparel, creating a sure winner, the HDE camo line. HDE, or High Definition Eclipse camo, comes in a good, all-purpose digital pattern that effectively breaks up a player’s figure. Continue reading »
Baddog is a new design company branching out into paintball with the advent of their new Nexgen paintball goggle straps. With a background in design you can expect some off the wall, crazy designs. If you can think it these guys can put it on a goggle strap for you with their custom options. We here at the Catshack Reports were able to get our hands on one of these new straps. Continue reading »
Lurker Paintball’s website is very simple – and simple is good. It’s easy to find what you are looking for and ordering is a cakewalk. Shipping was adequate. I was charged $2.50 for USPS first class shipping and the barrel came in about one week from the date I ordered it. It arrived in a mailing tube and sealed in clear packaging. No hassles there. Lurker also has a presence on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Continue reading »
Paintball is a huge sport and to those of us who choose to partake in the sport become engulfed, where we eat, sleep and live a special lifestyle. A large part of this lifestyle is the paintball fashion aspect, be that on and off the field. We own tons of equipment, tons of gear and we are picking up more and more fashionable items with each new day. With this trend a new dog has entered the proverbial ring. Welcome OCD Paintball to the Catshack Reports. Continue reading »
Exalt Paintball has been in the game for a few years, providing excellent products and even better customer service across the globe. So when I had a chance to check out the latest tank cover/grip from the minds at Exalt I had to take the opportunity. Continue reading »
The much anticipated and long awaited Valken VMax has been finally released to the general public today as a product that paintball enthusiasts around the globe are going to want to get their hands on. The initial impression is a positive one as looking over the loader it boasts a sleek, aerodynamic design and is extremely easy to service. Continue reading »
