It’s not a given that an entry level goggle system will offer a full 180° field of vision, a fog resistant lens and even just a basic level of comfort—but JT’s new Prime Goggles offer all three and a very fair price. These stylish entry level paintball goggles are ideal for beginners to amateurs and offer unparalleled protection. All of our JT Paintball Goggles are designed with your safety in mind and are a great edition to a newbies gear bag for any age. Check them out here.

The M3-A1 is the newest marker from Dangerous Power—and it looks like a good one. Featuring an all new in-line pressurized system, high precision 3D milling, front and rear iron sights, low profile clamping feed neck, collapsible stock, 3-point trigger adjustment system, magazine battery retainer, twist ASA, and rear sling loop.  Check out the DP M3-A1 at DangerousPower.com.

If it’s true MilSim you’re looking for from your paintball marker Tippmannn’s U.S. Army Salvo has it all—and at a price that will likely surprise you… in a good way.  The Project Salvo includes a collapsible/folding stock, four rails on the shroud and a high performance 11″ ported barrel. It has the ability to accept an electronic trigger kit, Response trigger and the Cyclone Feed System. Check it out at Tippmann.com.

Exalt Paintball continues to broaden their catalogue of excellent paintball products and accessories and their Tank Grip is just one example of the quality and thought that they put into their products. One of the excellent features of Exalt’s Tank Grip is that because of its unique design and materials used, it’s virtually one size fits all. Add to that, the Tank Grip is very lightweight and it provides are very secure and solid grip. Check it out here.

The Empire Axe SE just got prettier. Check out the latest blue/silver color combination which includes a unique push button bolt removal system for easy maintenance, extended grip frame and new grip for increased comfort, magnet returned bearing trigger offers smooth firing action, accurate, lightweight, aluminum barrel, integrated break beam anti-chop eyes, low pressure operation, multiple adjustable firing modes, no-hose through grip air transfer and clamping feed neck. Visit EmpirePaintball.com for more info.

Kohn Sports’ new 2013 Old School Jerseys are what happens when classic fabrics meet new school construction. Available in six throwback patterns, Kohn’s new jerseys are well made with military grade poly-cotton twill material, Spandex cuffs, and plenty of breathable and tear-resistant mesh. Take a closer look at KohnSports.com.

Just a year ago I moved to Italy to start paintball business and develop the sport paintball. I built new fields, arranged pro-schools, organized tournaments, taught our young players and took care of our team, Empire Venice. After a successful year, when we decided to enter into the SPL in Millennium Series the new question popped up… how to get a team ready for the semi professional league?  We urgently needed the tournament experience and learn how to play under that pressure. At the same time I heard that the Grand Tour wouldn’t exist anymore. So after some short conversations with one of GT organizers – Wolfgang, a new European series was formed!  All of my life I have been waiting to become a champion or to help prepare others to reach that level of success.

So the name of the new series was crystal clear and so we started. We found a young talented designer, which created the most stylish website on the market (www.championspaintballseries.com). We started talking with the teams and just after two months we had around 40 teams that expressed an interest in playing the CPS.

Scandinavian paintball doesn’t start until mid to late May due to the cold weather conditions, so for this event headed south to warmer climates and HOT paintball.

This time we found ourselves on our yearly season kick-off trip with Slagen Bandits, heading to Thessaloniki, Greece and the newly formed Med League.  When we left early on the 18th of April it was -5 c in both Norway and Sweden and as it would be in Scandinavia – snow.  We arrived in the early afternoon in warm (+21c) Greece.  We were met by our host, Konstantinos Papapanagiotou,owner ofAnthrax Custom Paintball Jerseys.  He drove us to our hotel, which was a wonderful place and only fifty meters from the beautiful Greek beach and warm waters!

Once settled in we checked out our environment and the Greek food!  Situated across from our hotel was a wonderful “fast food” restaurant that served authentic Greek Gyros!  I was in heaven!  The hotel that Kostantinos suggested was very nice and very reasonably priced.  We would be joined by the marshaling crew as well as Brussels Crossfire in our hotel the following day. 

Moscow Paintball Summer!

As I hope you know Moscow is not always covered with snow and ice. Yes, we have summer too! And we have summer outdoor tournaments as well. The summer series HotBall started in May and continues through until the end of September. The series is aimed at all levels of professionalism – from Division Four, 5-man paintball to Division One Race2 Four X-Ball along with Russian teams that you often see playing in Europe.

Every event gathers more than 45 teams from different cities of Russia and the Ukraine. It is a good practice for those who play in Europe and good time for those who play for fun or have just started in paintball. The organizers do their best to turn every tournament into paintball festive occasion! Cheerleading girls, non-stop music, swimming pool, Red Bull giveaways, contents and prizes – that is just the beginning of what paintballers get for coming to HotBall!

Winter indoor paintball series. Headshot paintball & life Magazine

Once more the end of the normal paintball season has ended in Russia.  But never fear as just around the corner its time for IceBall.  IceBall is a indoor series in Russia that is held in one of Europes BEST indoor facilities, Arena Paintball Moscow and Arena Paintball Palace Moscow.  The series organizers offer visa support for players from outside Russia.  The prices for entry for the event is very affordable. Some of the ammenties offered by Arena year around are a built in hostel on site that is 500rubles per night per pers in a 6 man room, showers, café, live webcast of the event, excellent media coverage from Russian and international photographers and videographers.  The field itself is a truly modernized Millennium field with lots of sideline room, current Millennium Series layouts, 3 meter high hockey glass around the entire field in addition to full netting.  They have room for lots of spectators and lets not forget CHEERLEADERS!  This series is one not to miss.  So this winter instead of sitting around watching old paintball videos, get off the couch and get to Russia and play in a comfortable climate controlled arena.  Contact pr.headshot@gmail.com for any questions and visa support.