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On the internet and in the big forums, users are already tumbling over themselves with opinions, tips and lots of rumors about the successor to the Dye M2. Allegedly, an employee of the US provider ANSGear also revealed insider knowledge during the announcements about the Dye DSR that indicates that Dye is also developing a new Dye M3 paintball marker parallel to the DSR. It could even come out this year.
What exactly the new Dye M3 can do, what it will look like, what it costs and when exactly we will see the good piece is unfortunately still in the stars. Still, it seems more or less clear that it will come. The rumors about the M3 have intensified too much in recent weeks. In addition, Dye has not officially denied any of the rumors.
The question is quite justified, and unfortunately we can only make assumptions so far. One thing is certain, if the marker is really called M3 in the end, then we can count on a further development of the M2 platform. It remains to be seen whether we will see a pure facelift model with new, slimmer milling, or whether another major development step has been taken with the M3.
The Dye DSR , which is completely new for Dye, is also interesting to consider in this context. Many features were installed here that the customer is more familiar with from Planet Eclipse markers than from Dye. Should the M3 possibly be a mixture of M2 and DSR? And if so, what might that look like?
Probably the most important date for launching new products on the market is the World Cup in Orlando, USA. The latest products for the coming season are always presented here at the end of the season. So if there really is a new Dye M3 on the way, we'll probably see it at the World Cup. The 2017 World Cup is relatively late. It is usually held in October, but this year curious players will have to wait until November before the innovations are presented.
In any case, we are excited about the new Dye M3 and will of course keep you up to date as soon as we have new information about the new high-end paintball marker from Dye .
Dye has completely turned its proven M2 upside down and rethought many parts. The result is a brand new high-end paintball marker that Dye definitely didn't have before.
The new Dye M3s is practically a hybrid of the previous model Dye M2 and the recently introduced Dye DSR . For the first time , the DSR uses a new type of bolt system called ARC . In the M3s we find a variant that works a little differently and has become a good deal more efficient. All in all, one can say that the Dye M3s combines the best of Dye M2 and Dye DSR in one paintball marker . A successful combination with impressive performance data. We're definitely excited to see how the new Dye M3 will perform on the pitches and tournaments in Europe next season, but we're already certain that Dye teams will be playing at the top again with this kit.
We're often asked what's new about the Dye M3s paintball marker and why should I buy it when I already have an M2. Many laypeople and newcomers only see the crucial differences at second glance, since the technical innovations are not always immediately apparent. For this reason we would like to go into the intricacies of the new Dye M3s a little more at this point.
As already mentioned above, the most important innovation is the new FL-21 bolt . This comes from the Dye DSR, but has been further developed. Due to the modified bolt guide, compared to the old Fuse Bolt system, the FL-21 bolt is much gentler on the paint and requires less pressure to move in the marker. This lowers the working pressure to an unbelievably low 115 PSI or, in German, to approx. 7.5 bar. The result is not only a much gentler shot, but also a reduction in the shot noise and a significantly improved air efficiency of the marker.
In addition to the outstanding new bolt system, numerous features have been adopted from the proven Dye M2 system. Among other things, the large display, the board that can be adjusted and programmed via a 5-way joystick and the reinforced eye pipe. But these are just a few of the features that the new Dye M2 can offer. You can get a more detailed overview in Dye's product video, which briefly and precisely introduces all the features.
Also in this issue we have a detailed product test for a brand new product for you. With the DLS, Dye introduced a new, innovative high-end marker that we were able to take a closer look at. Here you get a view of the new model and what is hidden in detail behind it. Dye has gone completely new ways with the DLS, we can promise you that much in advance…
Dye presented its latest high-end marker model at the World Cup in Orlando, Florida last October. The new model, which at first glance looks like a slightly modified M3+, is called DLS. As similar as the Dye DLS may be to the M3+ from the outside, it looks so different inside the marker. For the new DLS, Dye has entered into a cooperation with another paintball marker manufacturer for the first time. This partner company is the company "Lurker Paintball", which developed its own marker about ten years ago.
The Lurker Paragon model hasn't been built for a long time, but the Paragon bolt system once developed by Lurker Paintball is still groundbreaking in terms of effectiveness. So Dye and Lurker decided to join forces and lump together the best features of the Dye M3+ and the Lurker Paragon. The result is the Dye DLS, striking Dye optics on the outside and Lurker technology at the heart. But what exactly makes the new Dye DLS so special? The Paragon Core Bolt is one of the most efficient systems on the market thanks to its innovative design and special airflow. Not only is the working pressure of the Dye DLS extremely low, but the air consumption is a good deal lower than with the Dye M3+. This is also reflected in the sound signature. The Dye DLS not only sounds completely different when shooting than previous dye marker models, it also feels different. Tournament players will notice the difference very quickly the first time they hold the DLS in their hands on the field.
This brings us to the biggest “problem” of the Dye DLS. Unfortunately, it is an absolute rarity! Dye has only made a total of 500 of this marker worldwide and there are definitely no more models to come. As we know first-hand, the demand from the players when the DLS was released at the World Cup was so great that the Dye Stand was almost completely sold out by the end of the event. Dye was probably a little surprised himself by the huge success of the new marker and so when we asked, we were already told that the entire European market would definitely not be able to be served, as far too many markers in the USA had already been sold or pre-ordered. Internal sources currently speak of only around 50 DLS markers that ever come across the pond to Europe. If you now consider that these will be distributed to all countries and dealers, then as a player you can easily calculate how high the chance is of getting one of the coveted models. We ourselves have already received the information from Dye that we won't even be able to get all the colors in and if they're gone, then they're gone. At this point we strongly advise all Dye and Lurker fans who would like to have one of the new Dye DLS markers to place their pre-orders in good time so that they don't end up empty-handed.
But now we come to the other features of the Dye DLS. In addition to the bolt system already mentioned, which is the actual innovation of the DLS, numerous product features from the previous series have of course also been adopted. The best components that have proven themselves on the field and in the tournament are passed on from generation to generation. This is the only way that the markers from Dye get better and better from model to model. In this case, in addition to the electronics, the reinforced Gen. 4 Eye Pipe and the very precisely working Hyper 6S Pro Regulator, the proven Sticky Grips grips and the Dye Leaver Lock Clamping Feedneck were also installed. In addition, the EDGE2 trigger, known from the Dye DSR+ and now very popular with players, has been installed as a trigger.
The SLAP ASA adapter and the tool-less bolt system, in which the bolt can be removed from the housing without any tools, complete the package. The PGA variants of the Dye DLS also have a two-piece carbon fiber boom stick barrel, which is supplied with a .684 and a .688 back, for maximum precision. Buyers of the standard colors have to be satisfied with the slightly heavier UL-S backs. These are also delivered in .684 and .688. As usual with Dye, the marker comes to you in a hard case including a small parts kit, charger for the battery, Dye multi-tool and running socks.
You can choose from a total of eleven color variants for the Dye DLS. However, as already mentioned, it is unfortunately not certain that all colors will actually be widely available on the market. Now you have all the information about the new Dye DLS at first hand. We wish all buyers a lot of fun with this new, really innovative high-end marker.
The Dye DSR has been one of the most popular mid-range tournament markers since its appearance. Now the manufacturer presented a new version just in time for the new season at the NXL World Cup last year. This is called Dye DSR+ and brings a few interesting improvements. We took a look under the hood of the new model and tell you what's inside. – Real upgrade, or just a facelift? Here you can find out…
If you are currently looking for a paintball tournament marker in the range of 1000 euros or less, you unfortunately do not have a lot of choice. As a gamer, you are forced to choose between Shocker AMP, Planet Eclipse GTEK 170R or the Dye DSR+. The DSR+ is currently the latest model of the three markers mentioned. The previous model, the first Dye DSR, was very popular with gamers because of its new, extremely slim design. With a weight of only 918g, it is also one of the lightest tournament markers currently on the market. Compared to its big sister, the Dye M3+, the DSR+ does not have a few features, but that in no way reduces its performance. The extremely efficient ARC+ bolt system with soft tip allows you to shoot even the most brittle tournament paintballs without any problems and in almost any weather condition. The 2-part Dye Core barrel with its .688 bore ensures the necessary precision. Of course, the bolt on this dye marker can also be removed from the housing without any tools and in just one movement. The individual bolt parts are screwed together, but can also be separated for greasing and cleaning without additional tools.
What we personally particularly like about the Dye DSR+ is the feel and the trigger (trigger). The marker feels great in your hand right away. The patented Dye Ultralite 45 degree grip ensures dynamic marker retention. The slim, rubberized front grip, which houses the marker's battery compartment, also offers excellent grip. Incidentally, it can also be removed from the housing without tools. To do this, simply turn the new and improved locking screw on the underside by 180 degrees.
At first glance, the look of the new EDGE2 trigger takes some getting used to. This is shaped into something like a lightning bolt and looks quite angular at first. When you first trigger the marker, you quickly notice the ultra-soft positioning and the pleasant trigger feeling. This trigger definitely feels a whole lot better than it looks. Players who absolutely do not want to get used to the new trigger optics can, of course, exchange the EDGE2 trigger for the old Dye DSR trigger or use the tuning trigger on the wide range of accessories.
The ASA connection with on/off for turning was still criticized by many users as too small and not really easy to handle on the previous model. Dye has improved this and not only designed the rotating mechanism to have a better grip, but also made it around 50% larger. This means that the player can now operate it comfortably even with gloves.
So that the Dye DSR+ works perfectly and reliably in any weather and in any climate zone on the planet, there is the so-called solenoid flow restrictor. This sits in the grip, below the grip shells on the right side, near the trigger. It enables the gas flow in the magnetic valve, the so-called solenoid, to be fine-tuned. Since air expands more when it is hot than when it is cold, so-called bolt sticks can occur at extremely low temperatures. The bolt then gets stuck and does not fire a complete shot, since the air pressure is no longer sufficient due to the cold outside temperatures to move the bolt forward completely for a complete firing cycle. All air pressure operated paintball markers worldwide have this problem. Dye has created the possibility to individually adjust the working pressure with the help of the solenoid flow restrictor and thus practically rule out bolt sticks.
Otherwise, Dye has of course adopted all the proven product features of the previous model. These include the new Dye 4th Generation Eye Pipe, the adjustable clamp feed, the MOS Air operating system, an adjustable OLED board with control joystick, the Dye Sticky Grips grips, the extremely constant Dye Hyper6 front regulator, and the hoseless design and all the small but fine dye features that have made these markers so successful for decades.
From a purely optical point of view, the DSR+ again offers a wide range of colors and also a large number of interesting special colors, the so-called PGA models. However, these cost an additional 100 euros in retail.
As usual from Dye, the new DSR+ is also delivered in an attractive hard case with a foam inlay. In addition to the marker, it also contains the very extensive accessory package. As a buyer of a Dye DSR+ you get a hex key set, a tube of dye grease, a colored O-ring kit, a barrel condom, the two-part barrel of the marker and of course the instructions for use including maintenance and repair instructions as well as the guarantee card.
So much for our product test for the new DSR+ from Dye. Our conclusion: the thing can do something! If you are looking for a light, compact and powerful tournament marker, you will definitely be well looked after here. We wish all Dye fans and those who might become one a lot of fun with the new DSR+ and a successful tournament season.
Paintball Sports has been one of the leading dye paintball online shops in Germany for over 10 years. Not only do we have the latest and best Dye paintball products in our range, but we also regularly have current offers for our customers related to the Dye brand. Be it by buying special items of this brand, or because we have the opportunity to go into the market here and there with our special conditions as one of the largest German Dye Paintball dealers and to give you cool offers and inexpensive product deals. At the same time, we are in very close contact with the manufacturer Dye and their management, marketing and sales. We usually know a few weeks before the actual product release what new products will be coming onto the market in the near future. Of course, you can also order these brand new dye products from us first and receive them directly after the market launch, before most other paintball players out there.
The US brand DYE, which stands for Dave Youngblood Enterprises, has grown with the Dye Boomstick barrel for paintball markers. This was way ahead of the competition in the 1990s and inspired paintball players worldwide with its high quality and outstanding shot pattern. Even today, the Dye Boomstick barrels are among the best and highest quality paintball barrels on the market. The two-part design, consisting of a running back and a running front, has been largely retained. Only the optics have been made a bit cleaner, since the optical taste of the players has changed bit by bit over the years. However, major changes were made to the material. While the first Dye Boomstick barrels were made of simple stainless steel, today aluminum is much lighter and at least as stable. For high-tech fans and everyone who likes to play a weight-optimized dye paintball marker setup, there are also the Dye Ultralite Boomstick Carbon barrels. These currently represent the highest level of manufacturing technology for barrels and consist of a hybrid solution made of a very thin, highly polished aluminum core and a stable but ultra-light carbon sheath.
The tournament markers from Dye have also been among the best and most popular models worldwide for years. The current flagship, the Dye M3 + has been on the market for 3 years and is still one of the absolute world leaders in high-end paintball markers. Whether in the German paintball league DPL or in international competition at the NXL, the CPS or other leagues and events, Dye teams are on the podium everywhere with their Dye M3+ paintball markers and celebrate success.
With the Dye DSR, the manufacturer also introduced a new mid-range model a few years ago. Since the end of the Proto Matrix, Dye had deliberately avoided the middle class segment for paintball markers. However, it was then decided to attack this price range again with a brand new model and developed the Dye DSR . This not only has a whole new bolt system, but it is also one of the lightest and most compact dye paintball tournament markers ever.
Even in the field of high-quality paintball protective masks, the Dye company is not easily fooled. Dye is also the only brand in the world that has successfully managed to establish two high-end paintball mask models on the market. It all started many years ago with the Dye I4 . The concept of this mask is just as successful today as it was then and it was only due to the fact that the Dye I4 was quite small that a new mask model with a wider frame was created with the Dye I5. Big players had complained that with the Dye I4 mask, some areas of the jaw or sometimes an earlobe peeked out from under the mask. The players did not feel optimally protected as a result. Dye not only listened carefully to its customers here, but also actively responded to the wishes of the paintball community. The result is the larger Dye I5 paintball mask , which otherwise has all the features of the tried and tested Dye I4 model.
With the advent of the Dye Rotor Loader, the paintball hopper market changed almost overnight. The Dye Rotor was years ahead of the competition at the time. Worse still, no other manufacturer came close to seeing this product coming, so it was only a matter of time before all the competing products at the time disappeared from the market. The Dye Rotor has almost completely taken over the global paintball market within only 6 months and with a market share of over 50% it was impossible to imagine life without it. So it was only logical that a successor had to come at some point. This appeared a few years ago in the form of the Dye R-2 Loader (Dye Rotor 2). The new Dye R-2 had similar features as the previous model, but was improved in significant ways. For example, the capacity can be increased from 200 to 250 balls with a single movement and without tools. Another milestone in hopper development that is still unique today.
Dye has now also launched the Dye LT-R (LighT Rotor) for price-conscious players. With its competitive price of less than 100 euros, this is the current measure of all things for newcomers and teaches the competition to fear in terms of price-performance ratio. The Dye LT-R Paintball Hopper also has the same features as the first Dye Rotor Loader once had.
At this point we could go on like this forever, because the Dye brand not only has many high-quality products, but also offers plenty to talk about. The fact is, we will continue to include all new Dye products in our range for you, so that our Paintballsports Dye online shop will continue to grow in the future.
As soon as the new Dye DSR is on the market, paintball forums and communities are already buzzing. Hardly any other marker has polarized people as much as the Dye DSR in recent years. It is, since the Proto Matrix, Dye's first real midrange marker. With its RRP of 899.95 euros, the DSR is well below most current high-end markers, but can technically keep up with them or even surpass them in some cases.
We took a close look at the new Dye DSR for you and tell you what's in the new model.
The list of innovations is definitely long, almost all relevant parts have been revised or even completely redeveloped. Below we have summarized the most important improvements for you.
Dye has completely reworked its tried and tested Fuse Bolt, the result is the new ARC Bolt, a system that outshines everything that has come before with a working pressure of only h115 PSI. At the same time, the system has become approx. 30% more efficient than all previous models.
The Hyper Regulator series is standard in all dye markers and has been further developed for the DSR. The position of the regulator is particularly interesting. This is no longer in the front handle, but above the ASA connection in the handle of the DSR. At the same time, the batteries were moved to the front grip to make room for the Hyper6.
To adjust the marker, Dye has given its DSR a clear OLED board. This can be conveniently set in the menu using a joystick. Some players will already know this principle from the Luxe.
The entire body has been optimized for minimum weight and milled down to the relevant wall thicknesses. The result is a simple design that convinces with its simplicity, but probably does not appeal to every gamer. But you are guaranteed to have one of the lightest and most efficient markers in the world in your hand. A real racehorse that was trimmed purely for performance.
Dye has completely said goodbye to its old mid-range platform, the Proto Reflex, and not only created a strong successor with the DSR, but also developed a completely new marker in other parts. Personally, we think it's good when a manufacturer is willing to rethink and revise its tried-and-tested concepts. This has been achieved in an impressive way with the Dye DSR.
The rumor mill is already churning. In some forums you can already read that Dye is working on a successor model to its M2 parallel to the DSR. The working title is simply Dye M3. The M-series of the Dye Paintball marker collection introduced in 2016 is consequently continued.
Unfortunately, nothing is known about the technical data of the Dye M3, but we assume that it will be another big step in terms of technology and development. Not only has the Dye DSR set the bar pretty damn high for the competition, but it could also give its big sister, the Dye M3 , a hard time in terms of sales.
The really big innovations of the year are known to be published at the Paintball World Cup in Orlando. So if the rumors are true, we should know more in October and see the new Dye M3 later this year.
