They are not only looking to capture the players on the tournament fields, but they are starting to push more heavily into the scenario / woodsball line with the releases of the SP series.
The first of the releases is the Smart Parts Vibe - $140.00 MSRP:
“Low price, high performance. Entry level used to mean low performance, but once again Smart Parts changed the game. The Vibe brings the smooth, accurate, fast shooting performance of true low pressure electropneumatic operation to even first time players with its unbeatable entry level price.”
Features:
- Hammer free design means that even beginning players can now afford a marker with tournament level performance, durability, and simple maintenance.
- Protection provided by the Vibe’s all-new Max Flow R Vertical Regulator means that it is safe from the dangers of liquid CO2.
- Weight (marker only): 1 lb. 11 oz.
- Length (w/out barrel): 8.75 in.
- Operating Pressure: 180psi
- Gas Source: HPA or CO2
- Anti-Chop System: Low force bolt
- Trigger Pivot: Stainless steel pin
- Ball Detent: Dual rubber style
- Semi auto firing mode
- Max Rate of fire: 11bps
- Field legal mode lock
- Runs on one 9 volt battery
- Standard ASA included
- One piece 10 inch barrel
- Feedneck: Vertical clamping
- Aluminum receiver/bolt
- Glass fiber reinforced nylon grip frame/body
The second release is the Smart Parts Ion XE - $225.00 MSRP:
“The embodiment of affordable firepower. Ion changed the paintball paradigm by being the first marker to deliver true electropneumatic performance in the casual paintball player’s price range. With multiple firing modes, an aggressive rate of fire, and break beam Vision anti-chop system, the Ion XE continues the Ion tradition of tournament level performance at a low price.”
Features:
- Bolt-Out-Back design makes this Ion easier to maintain than ever before. One allen wrench is all that is needed to remove the bolt sleeve, bolt and bolt stop from the rear of the marker, providing complete access to the entire bolt and valve assembly in seconds.
- Weight (marker only): 1 lb. 15 oz.
- Length (w/out barrel): 8.5 in.
- Operating Pressure: 180psi
- Gas Source: HPA or CO2
- Anti-Chop System: Break Beam Vision
- Trigger Pivot: Stainless steel pin
- Ball Detent: Dual rubber style
- Semi auto, rebound, 3 round burst (10bps max), full auto, (10bps max)
- Max Rate of fire: 17bps (higher with Blackheart board)
- Field legal mode lock
- Runs on one 9 volt battery
- Standard ASA included
- Ion one piece 14 inch barrel
- Feedneck: Low profile friction grip vertical / NXT thread
- Aluminum / polymer grip frame/body
The third release is the Smart Parts Eos - $390.00 MSRP:
“True tournament performance.”
Features:
- Unique rapid-charge, low volume fire chamber and volume control inserts makes the EOS deliver high-end tournament level performance, protected from distance-robbing shoot down even at the highest rates of fire
- Vision anti chop technology combined with fast and simple single tool disassembly of the entire bolt and valve system gives the EOS the reliability and fast turn around time needed in the staging pits of today’s tournaments.
- Weight (marker only): 2 lbs. 3 oz.
- Length (w/out barrel): 8.4 in.
- Operating Pressure: 280psi
- Gas Source: HPA or CO2
- Anti-Chop System: Break Beam Vision
- Trigger Pivot: Conical Mounted Bearing
- Ball Detent: Dual rubber style
- Semi auto, rebound, 3 round burst (10bps max), full auto, (10bps max)
- Max Rate of fire: 17bps
- Field legal mode lock
- Runs on one 9 volt battery
- Smart Parts On/Off ASA
- Includes Freak Jr. three piece 14 inch barrel
- Feedneck: Vertical Q-Lock/NXT thread
- Lightweight alloy grip frame/body
And finally the fourth release, the Smart Parts SP-1 - $150.00 MSRP:
“A fresh take on tactical. With its military styling and ultra rugged lightweight construction, the SP-1 is built for speed and made to last.”
Features:
- Mil-spec accessory rails at every angle and integrated mount points for a stock, the SP-1 is ready for a limitless variety of accessories.
- Equipped with an integrated tactical flashlight mount right below the barrel, which accepts inexpensive focused beam flashlights at a fraction of the cost of expensive tactical flashlights.
- Low pressure electropneumatic operation replaces the outdated spring and hammer designs that power competing tactical markers, and allows the SP-1 to deliver a fast , accurate and quiet hailstorm of paint.
- Weight (marker only): 2 lbs. 6 oz.
- Length (w/out barrel): 12.5 in.
- Operating Pressure: 180psi
- Gas Source: HPA or CO2
- Anti-Chop System: Low force bolt
- Trigger Pivot: Stainless steel pin
- Ball Detent: Dual rubber style
- Semi auto firing mode
- Max Rate of fire: 11bps
- Field legal mode lock
- Runs on one 9 volt battery
- Standard ASA included
- One piece 10 inch barrel
- Feedneck: Vertical clamping
- Glass fiber reinforced nylon grip frame/body
The only thing that we are waiting for now is an upgrade to the Shocker line.
24 Responses
November 10th, 2007 at 12:11 am
when do these markers become avalible
November 10th, 2007 at 9:36 am
From my understanding they have been released to the public, and were available as of World Cup.
My recommendation is PunishersPaintball. They seem to have all of them in stock and ready to order:
http://www.punisherspb.com/smart-parts-guns_1794.aspx
November 26th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
that gay as hell
ktj
December 19th, 2007 at 11:35 am
yes they are all available at your local store.
February 29th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
I recently bought the Eos in full black and it works really good. I suggest buying this gun then the ][ mini or the pmr. this gun has ups and everything. good accuracy 10 ottta 10
March 2nd, 2008 at 1:21 pm
i have run across this site in looking for a great painball marker wat is your take on the eos and 2. where in southafrica /gauteng can these guns be bought cheep
March 3rd, 2008 at 10:33 am
> pierre
1. We are finishing the Eos review today, editing and etc., and it will be published by March 5th.
2. A quick check here: http://www.pbreview.com/fields/85/ lists a great number of stores / fields in South Africa. I’m sure most of those have / can acquire Smart Parts equipment.
March 9th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
the Smart parts Eos is a GREAT paintball marker. i HIGHLY recommend it!!! I am getting one very soon. Greg Hastings told me that it is the BEST paintball gun on the market. In fact, he’s got 3 of them.
March 11th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
thanx alot bill and matt m that really helps thanx
March 11th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
by the way how does the EOS compair to the [reds ion]and the [ion maxed]
March 11th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
> pierre
The Eos and Epiphany are the “middle” ground between the Ion/IonXE and the NXT.
The Eos / Epiphany platform is an upgrade to the Ion/IonXE due to the addition of a more adjustable grip frame / trigger, adjustable firing chamber, Q-Lock (Eos), Freak Jr. barrel kit, and a Smart Parts On/Off.
The Redz Ion is a normal Ion that has been outfitted with Redz grips, Redz barrel, Redz On/Off, and a Redz trigger. It retails today currently for $349.95 from PunishersPB. However, it isn’t quite up to the performance of the Eos/Epiphany and is a bit overpriced.
March 12th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
thanx bill
is the eos better or same as the epiphany and
which should i get performance wise
regards
March 16th, 2008 at 9:39 am
> pierre (or John…being as your eMail is the same as John from http://maxrof.com/smart-parts-eos-review/ )
If you are new to the electronic world of paintball markers, I believe the Epiphany currently would be a better choice for you. Not only will you save $150 dollars over the Eos, but you will be buying virtually the same marker.
As seen by our review of the Eos ( http://maxrof.com/smart-parts-eos-review/ ) the only major difference between the two is the addition of a Q-Lock feed neck, and a screw out back plate design.
In our experience here, as long as you service the marker after every day’s play with new lubricant…you won’t have any problems at the field. A screw out backplate really isn’t necessary unless you are playing round robin style tournaments, and you haven’t brought a separate marker setup for backup.
March 17th, 2008 at 11:25 am
hey thanx bill … im not new to the electronumatic guns but i have already bought the eos and it has wonderfull performance , but why did they bring the eos out if the epiphany is the same gun or is the eos majorly upgradable
March 17th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
> pierre
I’m glad that you are happy with your Eos and its performance.
In regards to your question about company motives, I can’t say why Smart Parts would introduce the Epiphany, and then the Eos in such a short period of time.
Although here is my logical guess:
Marker manufacturers profit off sales of equipment. When a marker is introduced, there is generally a surge in sales due to hype, anticipation, want factor, etc. In manufacturing, as more products are produced…the cost tends to decrease. This means that the first run of “surge” markers will cost more to produce than the same marker one year down the road after production levels off.
In order to keep interest in the company and products, new items have to be introduced in order to keep sales numbers high. R&D costs money. So that, combined on top of a newly introduced product, makes profit numbers reasonably low.
However, it seems that of the last few years…marker companies have chosen to release series markers (2006, 2007, 2008, etc…) with little or no difference in the main core marker design. This way, I hypothesize, they can not only keep interest by releasing “new” products, but they can capitalize on not having to invest any R&D work into the new models. The only thing they have to do is slight cosmetic work which will give a slightly slimmer, or lighter profile. They change around said profile, add some new colors, hype up the new marker as “revolutionary” and “best model” yet, and capitalize on an increased profit margin.
March 17th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
> bill
sheesh u really know alot bout the guns and makers … thanx
by the way have u tested the eos yourself … out of ten wat would it get by u ?
April 16th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
great design but this gun’s a gas hog i am using a 68/4500 tank and i am only able to finish 4 pods and a hopper not recommended for woods ball or any bigger fields
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Hey, I have a question. I am considering purchasing the Empire invert mini, however I will have to have it shipped over to my location from another country. I am wondering if it is a recommended gun by you guys. and if it is wise to be shipping it. I would also like to know, can it take the virtue board (any type)
Thanks regards
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Clint:
The Invert Mini is a solid marker that, in our experience with it, is a phenomenal performer.
It’s ease and simplicity in design, along with its price, makes it a great mid level performance marker. If you have the cash, I would recommend it over the Smart Parts Ion, or Eos. Since it has been on the marker, it has been targeted by board manufacturers and can be fitted with upgraded electronics.
Being as Empire deals internationally, I’m sure you won’t have any problems shipping it.
Seems like we should do a review…:-)
JoMomma:
I would suggest working with the marker a little bit to see if you can obtain better efficiency. If things are new, then it will take a while to break in. After that, you should try working with the pressures and electronics to see if you can raise the SPF (shots per fill).
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:10 am
Thanks guys, you have both given me excellent information and feedback. I am now confident in my decision and hope to have one soon. After I have purchased the gun and tried it out a bit…perhaps I can help you with that review
thanks again
regards
May 8th, 2008 at 7:43 am
I think i will buy a Vibe cause it can run on c02 and my nearest compressed air fill up is like 2 hours away
May 21st, 2008 at 12:22 am
I am wondering, what modes does the mini have ?
does it have ramp ? or has a review not been done on it yet
thanks and regards
May 31st, 2008 at 8:38 am
> Clint
To make things easy to keep track of, and to keep comments un-cluttered, I would advise you to sign up on our message forums and we can help you further there:
http://forum.maxrof.com
June 5th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
I would just like to point out, that to all new players to paint Ball and player’s new to Elc pneumatic the SP-1 Tactical, is amazing, it had a Auto matice smi automatic and 3 round burst fire mode’s. it is very accurate and has a 12 BPS fire rate, it is actualy a tactical version of the Vibe. it also has a few upgrades that Smart parts are working on to make it have the fire rate of an Ion. it is compared to all markers on the Tipmann line up and has surpassed them all the only advantage found it all the tipmann line up was the Cyclone feeder, might i add the SP-1 is only about 150$ US+Tax.
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