Elite Paintball Guns

The Invert SS is a nice jersey for even a nicer price. It looks really good and for the price you pay you get a pretty good jersey although there are better ones out there. The Invert SS just like every other jersey out there is padded on the elbows, shoulders and your stomach area, but some players complain that the padding is not thick enough and you do need some more protection if you think of sliding and crawling a lot. But the padding does reduce the pain when hit in those areas, so it is something, right? The material the jersey is made of is very light and may not look stable, but I haven’t heard anyone complaining from rips so I guess that qualify the Invert SS as a durable jersey. The venting is great as the jersey has two huge sections of big wide open mesh that start from under the armpit and go all the way down. It keeps you cool even in the hottest days, but there’s a catch – those spaces covered with mesh kinda oblige you to wear a t-shirt under the jersey because if you don’t you’re pretty exposed before everyone in the field and basically begging them to try and shoot you there to see if they can leave an imprint with the net. And another reason for wearing t-shirt underneath is that the padding material is kinda irritating to the skin. So check the features, before we continue:
• You asked for Padding! The Invert jersey covers paintball specific zones with a light layer of cushion.
• Bottle Gripz Silicone Invert logos on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in todays high action games.
• Silicone Screened Invert Logo that helps grip your harness and keep it in place
• High output mesh venting on the chest and under arms. We vent the hot zones for you; you just worry about winning.
• Micro-ribbed cuffs to easily slip over your Ventz elbow pads and gloves
• Custom Camouflage sublimated patterns
As I said it’s a pretty good jersey for its price which is $39.98. and if you have the matching pants it’s for sure you’ll look great. One more thing – get a size or two up of what you’re wearing as some people say it shrinks when washed. Colors – blue, red, urban camo and woodland camo…it’s not much but they all look awesome. So as a conclusion – it’s not the best shirt out there, but it’s worth its price. Still if you’re just looking for a jersey and not matching it to some pants or other apparel I’ll advise you to get the Dye C6 which is at the exact same price. Yes, the Invert SS is newer, but the C6 is definitely better.

The Hybrid killer much resembles the Dye C6 jersey we’re gonna talk about very soon. Just by mentioning Dye you should know that it’s a product adored by the players, especially when I tell you that it’s cheaper than the Dye C6 jersey. The Hybrid jersey looks nice although it’s way too colorful for my taste. But I can’t deny that the black, grey and white combination does look nice. Other than looking good the jersey has anything else you can expect from it. It is well padded – again where you need it most – at the elbows and shoulders, but it’s not heavy. It is actually very light and comfortable. It also nicely vented although some players complain that it can get a little hot at some point. The price for this one is $39.98 which is not bad although you can find cheaper ones with the same characteristics. What lacks here is the color option. Basically you get the only black/grey/white design. But it does look good. And at the end I know that’s a review which resembles the others very much, but the jerseys reviewed are almost equally good. At the end it’s just a matter of personal choice which one you will get. Just don’t forget the other matching apparel – sometimes that’s where the weak spots are.

The Evil 06 gets great reviews from the players that use it. It’s not some expensive jersey, but it is said to be as good as the more expensive ones. It looks really good and according to them is also very comfortable. It is padded on the elbows and the shoulders so you can take hits without the fear of getting hurt. The padding also helps when sliding. The jersey is nicely vented, but many people share that when it gets cool outside you can’t rely on it to keep you warm. Check its features before we continue:
• Fuller cut
• 100% polyester construction
• Sublimated graphics for fade free washing and durability
• Drop tail back
• Vented mesh side and back panels keep you refreshed during long battles
• Tournament approved padding at shoulder and elbow
The Evil 06 has front pockets which is a nice add to the design as they are comfortable and can keep your hands warm when you’re not in a game. As I said it’s not expensive – it costs $29.98 which is absolutely bearable. It comes in blue, grey and red. It’s the perfect fit for the Evil 06 pants. It’s a jersey you won’t regret having. And for the money you have to pay for it is just the perfect choice you have on the market right now.

Of what I hear about the C8 it is better from the C7, but still players prefer the C6. So guess Dye decided too keep the new design, no matter it is worse than what they had with the C6, and work on it till they get rid of the flaws. But they didn’t, at least not in this version…hopefully they’ll manage for the other. The jersey does look better than any of its predecessors even that the design changes are small, but still the peak in Dye jerseys is with the C6. The C8 is even better padded and they’ve manage to get rid of the venting problem with the C7 as now the material is thinner, but still shinier. They’ve also changed the weird cuffs the C7 had and made them wider, but yet again the C6 ones were better. The problem with the armpit design stays, though. When you lift your hands upright there’s that irritating pulling again. I don’t think I’ve mentioned the sizing issue (sorry about that), but there is one – it’s recommended that you get one or even two sizes up from what you’re wearing this way the jersey feels baggier and gives you more freedom (it also solves the pulling issue to some extent). Dye added a thumb slot with hand padding which I think is very cool if you decide not to wear gloves, but for using that new feature you’ll need to get a bigger size jersey again. Check the features before I give you the price and colors:
• DYETACK - Patented DyeTack technology is a direct injection process that bonds to the material of the jersey. DyeTack is a durable polymer creating a friction point that stabilizes marker position. We invented DyeTack in 2002, since then we have perfected the level, position and density of DyeTack to ensure optimal tank stability.
• 3D CONTOUR PADDING - Giving protection a new definition, we introduce a first in paintball jerseys - 3D contour padding, utilizing responsive air foam. These segmented pads are contoured to the shape of the arms and shoulders, which means they are always in the proper position. No matter how you move, the pads move with you.
• VENTING - In today’s fast paced style of paintball, venting is critical. Our multi-mesh venting helps to channel heat away from the body. It works with your body’s natural cooling system, pushing heat out to the sides and under arms, and keeping the area around your chest cool. We have increased the venting channels on the forearm, shoulder and neckline. This results in exceptional airflow, delivering a jersey that truly breathes.
• GLOVE CUFFS - The cuffs on the C8 Jersey have been re-designed to provide more protection to the wrist and hand, while offering freedom of rotation. The new anti-abrasion wrist has a quilted, air foam back pad that protects the back of your hand when sliding; and the underside of the cuff extends to the center of the hand, providing protection to the base of your palm. The thumb-hole in the cuff secures the anti-abrasion wrist in place.
• COMFORT V-NECK COLLAR - The lightweight comfort v-neck collar features a tri-fiber construction. We use multi-density vented mesh, along with a 4-way stretch air-mesh to keep the player cool. The contoured panel assembly ensures that the jersey moves with you. The collar is secured with reinforced stitching, and the neckline is double layered for added comfort. Front Logo is 100% silkscreen.
• NO FADE SUBLIMATION - Our graphics are sublimated for a no fade style. This process ensures that the graphics stay crisp and clean.
• REINFORCED ELBOWS - For 08, we’ve increased the overall coverage of the elbow pads. The pads now start at the wrist and extend well past the elbows. Today’s game is more intense than ever, requiring fast moves and aggressive slides. By reducing injuries, you can stay more focused on winning.
It is much better than the C7 as you can see, but again the C6 is the one I’ll prefer. But if you insist on having the newest out there (I’ll understand you completely) you’ll have to be prepared to pay its price, which in our case is $64.95 – it’s not cheap, but it’s the newest. As to the colors – the same choice you had with the C7 but somehow duller (I think they look great) - black/grey, blue, red, olive green and gold. No limited editions here - at least not yet. So we’re gonna be waiting for the next Dye jersey addition and as I said earlier hopefully it will outdone those last two by far.

So here’s the C7 review. I’ll start by confessing something – when I praise something in advance it often turns out to be disappointing. And I know that, but still I do it…so blame it on me that the C7 version is worse than the C6 if you want. Yes, it is. Guess something went wrong with the Dye desire to upgrade the C6 jersey. Not that the C7 is crappy (it still is much better than many of the jerseys on the market right now), but compared to the Dye C6 I just have to put it one place down. Dye kept the high level of durability and padding of the C6, but did wrong with the material change and the design change. Check the features before we continue:
• Dyetack, the surest way to grip your tank and steady your shot.  With a steadier shot you’re more likely to hit your target.
• 3D Logos - Double embroidered 3D sphere logos add style, and style is a key ingredient to looking good.
• Reinforced Elbow - Padding in the forearms and elbows.  Reducing injury means you can play harder
• Padded Collar - The C6 jersey features a new style of collar.  A double cross layered collar with slight padding.  It helps take the sting out of those annoying throat shots.
• More Venting - Highly breathable venting in critical heat zones.  This year there is layered mesh for style and protection.  Venting is important, it helps keep you cool, dry, and comfortable.
• High Back Cut - New high back design to prevent the jersey from getting tangled in your harness.  Offers a much more comfortable fit for all types of playing situations.
Nothing new in the features as you notice. I’ll start explaining what I meant with the reproach for the material and design now. So guess Dye have decided to try some new material – the C7 feels more nylon than the C6 which makes it stiffer when you put it one and some may find it more irritating to the skin. It is also double layered which kinda gets in the way of venting (but not that much as the sides are greatly vented). The new material does make it shiner, though and it looks better, but I put comfort first. As to the design – Dye changed the cuffs and made them very thin in width compared to last year’s model, now they feel weird and are just the right length to get hung up on the front of the jersey’s core elbow pads which is irritating, but it’s not a biggie. Another thing they’ve tried to better and failed is the armpit structure. The fabric that connects from the armpit to the side makes it kind of a pain to lift your arms upward without pulling your jersey up - again not a biggie, just irritating. The price is higher – which is normal as the model is newer – it costs $49.95. Other than that it’s a cool jersey and if you’ve got the other C7 equipment this is the one you should get. There is abundance of colors – black, olive green, blue, red and gold. And there are some LTD editions that differ only as a shade – Digi Camo, Icon, Mecca and Skull Camo. They cost $54.95, but are a real pleasure for the eye and guarantee you’ll gather the attention on the battlefield.  Still, if you’re not too much in matching completely your outfit I’ll advise you to stick with the C6 version.

Here’s another product for which we can say that Dye have outdone themselves with. Not to mention that there are now C7 and C8 versions that are somehow better (sounds impossible but let’s not forget that it’s Dye we’re talking about). From all the reviews I’ve done for Dye products you may be left with the impression that I’m a huge fan and think that that’s the reason for me not to point out any big disadvantages and always give absolute positive reviews, but that’s not true. The truth is Dye is probably the best brand in making paintball goods out on the market right now (closely followed by Empire, but still followed). And there’s only one way you can deny that – by being a Dye hater. If you’re neutral to all the brands available there’s no way you dislike or question the advantages of their products. But let’s get back to the C6 jersey – check its features:
•   Dyetack, the surest way to grip your tank and steady your shot.  With a steadier shot you’re more likely to hit your target.
• 3D Logos - Double embroidered 3D sphere logos add style, and style is a key ingredient to looking good.
• Reinforced Elbow - Padding in the forearms and elbows.  Reducing injury means you can play harder
• Padded Collar - The C6 jersey features a new style of collar.  A double cross layered collar with slight padding.  It helps take the sting out of those annoying throat shots.
• Micro Fiber Lens Cloth - For 2006 Dye has added a convenient and effective micro fiber lens cloth to the jersey.  The unique placement to the underside of the jersey prevents unwanted dirt and debris from jeopardizing the cloths effectiveness, and makes it extremely easy to use on the fly to clean your lens.
• More Venting - Highly breathable venting in critical heat zones.  This year there is layered mesh for style and protection.  Venting is important, it helps keep you cool, dry, and comfortable.
• High Back Cut - New high back design to prevent the jersey from getting tangled in your harness.  Offers a much more comfortable fit for all types of playing situations
 I’ve said that before (every time if I’m not mistaken) but this is a jersey that does exactly what it’s supposed to do. It has great padding; it is light, breathable and extremely comfortable. It also looks awesome. Sounds just like every other jersey I’ve reviewed – but a little bit better, as it’s a Dye. It has something that many of the other shirts don’t – the lens cloth that is just a great add to the whole concept. The only thing some players are dissatisfied of are the vulnerable sides where the jersey has no padding, but to tell you the truth I don’t think I’ve stumbled on a jersey that has side padding yet. I’ll investigate this matter and report soon.  As to the price – with the introduction of C7 and C8 versions on the market you can find the jersey much cheaper than it was in the beginning – for $39.98. The colors you can find it in might be slightly reduced, though. What’s left is grey and red, but if you do some more digging you may find some blue available, too. What more can I say – Dye is the best choice in that business, but again it’s a matter of personal opinion and I don’t want to force mine. Still if you decide to try it, I’m sure you won’t regret it.

That’s the latest Empire edition – The Contact 08 SE jersey. It is, as you already know, the attempt to upgrade the Contact 07 one. Have they succeeded or just like with the pants they only added up something little and boost up the price a lot. Guess you have to see the jersey features to find out:
• Fitted Thumb hole loops on the cuffs to help keep the jersey in place when you dive and protect your palms for those that refuse to wear gloves. We have alos added micro fiber to backs of the cuffs to remove any unwanted splatter from your goggles!
• Reinforced warrior pad zones. The contact jersey covers paintball specific zones with a light layer of cushion when you are in the actual shooting/playing position. Your outer wrist and deltoid are most exposed in game situations so that’s what we’ve protected.
• Bottle Gripz tm Silicone Empire logos on the shoulders and arms. These help you keep your tank steady against your shoulder in today’s high action games
• Micro-ribbed cuffs to easily slip over your ventz elbow pads and gloves
• High output mesh venting on the chest and under arms. Being hot and uncomfortable is nobody’s idea of fun. We vent the hot zones for you, you just worry about winning
• 4-way stretch for a full range of motion
• Besides looking phenomenal, they make you play better, get good grades in school, shoot faster and get more chicks (eventually)
• Silicone Screened Empire Logo on the tail of the jersey to help grip your harness and keep it in place
• Available in sizes SM, M, LG, XL
Does that sound familiar to you? Cause to me it does…it’s like I’m reading the previous review. Not that it’s a bad thing…as I said the Contact 07 is a great jersey. But wait till you see the price – $64.95. so according to my accounts the thumb hole loops on the cuffs and the few extra colors they’ve added cost nearly 15 dollars if we take the more expensive black and digi camo versions of the Contact 07. Nice job. But yet again if they’ve tricked you to buy the Contact 08 SE pants why not get the jersey, too. Let me just tell you the colors selection – black, blue, desert camo and red. And if you’ve got the pants LTD edition they haven’t forgotten about you, too. Here we have the jersey complements to those pants in legion, fire and ice, again for a higher price - $69.95. That’s what you get (or should I say give) when you want the best.

Here’s the other member in the 07 Empire collection – the Contact 07. If you’ve read the pants reviews you’ll know that differences between the two of them are not that big. Here’s the same thing. The contact 07 is a maybe a little bit better than the React, but just a little bit. The Contact 07 is again a great jersey matching perfectly the other Contact 07 apparel. It is again very well padded on the elbows and shoulders that are most exposed during play. It’s vented pretty well and keeps you cool in the hot days. It’s also pretty durable, which you know is one of the most important things. It’s light and comfortable. Check its features:
• Reinforced warrior pad zones. The contact jersey covers paintball specific zones with a light layer of cushion when you are in the actual shooting/playing position. Your outer wrist and deltoid are most exposed in game situations so that’s what we’ve protected.
• Bottle Grips? Silicone Empire logos on the shoulders and arms.
• Micro-ribbed cuffs to easily slip over your ventz elbow pads and gloves
• 4-way stretch for a full range of motion
• High output mesh venting on the chest and under arms. Being hot and uncomfortable is nobodies’ idea of fun. We vent the hot zones for you, you just worry about winning
• Besides looking phenomenal, they make you play better, get good grades in school, shoot faster and get more chicks
• Silicone Screened Empire Logo on the tail of the jersey to help grip your harness and keep it in place
So as I said they don’t differ much from one another. Just some small features, the price and the colors. The features we already went through, the colors are: black, blue, red and digi camo, but the price kinda puzzles me as the blue and red one cost $39.00 and the black and digi camo $49.98. I have no idea why, but if you’re a blue or red lover don’t wait till you find out, it may be too late.

Every player knows how important the gear is for the paintball game. It’s important not only for safety reasons, but also for looks and boosting up your play. That’s why it is so important to have a good gear. Usually when you buy clothing you match the brands (on rare occasions when brands don’t make certain piece of clothing you want to get, you can mix them, but you get the ultimate look when complementing things using only one brand name). Now that we went through the most popular paintball pants, it’s time to move on to the jerseys, starting with the Empire React 07. The jersey is no worse than the pants of the same collection. It’s one of the best one the market, being all the things you expect from a good jersey – very light, greatly padded on the elbows and shoulder area and very breathable. See its features:
• Built in reinforced elbow pads. We know you play hard and we respect that.
• High output mesh venting on the chest and under arms. Being hot and uncomfortable is nobodies’ idea of fun. We vent the hot zones for you, you just worry about winning
• Reinforced padding around the high impact shoulder area
• 4-way stretch for a full range of motion
• Moisture wicking material sewn into the jersey under the arms and chest
• Silicone Screened Logo on the tail of the jersey to help grip your harness and keep it in place
• Micro-ribbed cuffs to easily slip over your ventz elbow pads and gloves
The jersey is the perfect match to the Empire React 07 pants. You just can’t have the one and not get the other. It comes in the exact same colors – red, grey and blue and you can have it for $39.98. It’s a great price for a great jersey.