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Welcome to a new product test. This time with a brand new high-end marker from DYE. Just in time for the World Cup in Orlando, DYE has introduced a brand new marker model, the MXR, which is set to impress with numerous new features and, above all, a new price point. In today's product test, you'll find out what the new DYE MXR can do and what you as a player can look forward to with this new model. We hope you enjoy reading it.
The first M3 was introduced around seven years ago. This was then replaced about a year later by the successor model DYE M3s. This was finally followed, around three years ago, by the DYE M3+. The same thing happened with the DYE DSR. After two successful years, the DSR was followed by the further developed DSR+. The performance of this was then further improved by the later Ironmen Performance Kit, which could be purchased separately, and has existed to this day. After the two current DYE high-end models had already gotten a little old, it was now clearly time for a generational change and so DYE presented the brand new DYE MXR at the Paintball World Cup in Orlando, Florida in November 2024.
What at first glance looks like a mix of the best components from both previous models is very different on the inside. The heart of the DYE MXR is a completely new bolt, the ARC-X, which has never been seen on any DYE marker model before. Based on the tried and tested ARC bolt system of the DSR+, but significantly improved in terms of performance, sound signature and air consumption.
The body is reminiscent of a DSR+, but is a bit taller and significantly slimmer than the M3+. The front grip doesn't really fit into the usual DYE image and looks more like the PLANET ECLIPSE CS3 or LV2. Which is a good thing, because many players love the PE markers precisely for this really excellent tactile front grip. Incidentally, DYE has also revised the power supply. After the lithium battery (M3+) and 9V block (DSR+), 2x AA batteries are now installed in the front grip of the MXR. This also means a change in voltage to just 3 volts.
The large display of the M3+, on the side of the grip frame, has completely disappeared. The narrow DSR+ display on the back of the grip including the mini joystick control remains. The biggest difference in the grip is probably the trigger. The MXR comes with two different triggers as standard, so that players can choose between a straight and a curved trigger. Even more interesting, however, is the feel of the trigger. DYE has made up a lot of ground here and is now almost on par with the world's best triggers from DLX Luxe. Of course, such an impression is always subjective, but at this point we definitely recommend comparing it in a shop of your choice. The MXR trigger really can do something! Another upgrade is the new aluminum eye pipe. The patented eye pipe system, which is only available on DYE markers worldwide anyway, has been redesigned here. Instead of being made of plastic, the eye pipe on the DYE MXR is now milled from a single piece of aluminum. This means that this component can practically never break again. The small plastic ball detents that protrude into the side of the eye pipe and are designed to prevent two balls from entering the barrel at the same time have been replaced by a standard O-ring from the DYE Parts Kit. This means that you now practically always have your detents with you in the O-ring kit and replacing them only costs a few cents. In our opinion, this is one of the most practical and innovative updates, and we are already wondering which of the other manufacturers will jump on this bandwagon in the future.
Let's now take a look at the new, previously mentioned ARC-X bolt on the MXR. DYE has significantly optimized the already very well-functioning ARC bolt system. The ARC-X version has fewer O-rings, which makes maintenance easier and also requires fewer maintenance intervals. The new holes in the bolt offer an unprecedented air flow, which ensures a reduced working pressure, which is accompanied by a quieter firing noise, a reduced dwell and a more consistent firing cycle. The bolt is rounded off by a soft tip, which, according to the manufacturer, should expel even the most brittle paint from the marker in one piece in any weather.
For the barrel, DYE has adopted its tried and tested UL-I barrel system, which was already available as an accessory and in both strictly limited DSR+ ICON Editions. This three-part barrel system consists of a front and back, as well as a DYE UL-I insert, which is identical to the Inception Designs PWR sleeves. This makes this barrel system compatible with all PWR inserts from the most common manufacturers on the market. These include Inception Designs, Planet Eclipse, Carbon and of course DYE's own sleeves. This combination ensures maximum constant FPS with every shot and optimal acceleration of the paintballs. The MXR barrel set also includes 3 PWR sleeves in diameters of .680, .684 and .688. This means you are optimally equipped to start with.
The overall package is rounded off by the usual, tried-and-tested features of the previous models. These include the DYE Sticky Grips handles, which can be attached and removed without tools, the continuously adjustable clamp feed, the quick release bolt system and the new Slap2 ASA with the integrated Hyper6 regulator. According to the manufacturer, the MXR will also be mech-compatible. A mechanical frame is already in production. DYE is also breaking new ground in terms of design and the MXR was presented in eight different and really fresh color combinations. The whole thing starts at just 1499.95 euros with the basic version in classic black. DYE is also making a statement in terms of price and is the first provider to make its latest high-end model not more expensive, but actually cheaper. If you compare the black MXR model with a black DLX Luxe IDOL or a black PLANET ECLIPSE CS3, for example, you save a whopping €500 when buying from DYE. That's a 25% price saving compared to the competition's high-end models, and that for a marker that is significantly newer and therefore more advanced in terms of technology and efficiency than the two comparison models. It will be interesting to see how the competition will react to the MXR, its features and the manufacturer's pricing. The fact is that the other brands will either have to follow suit in terms of price or performance in order to keep up.
To give you an even clearer idea of what the DYE MXR comes with and the differences between the individual models, we compared the DYE MXR with its predecessors, the M3+ and DSR+, in our unboxing video. There you can also see the differences between the bolt systems. Take a look at our YouTube channel and see for yourself. Enjoy the video about the MXR.
