Thread: Tippmann stays .68 cal only

Tippmann stays .68 cal only


September 25, 2009

Dear Tippmann Customers:

At the recent Paintball Extravaganza in Atlanta, both my staff and I were asked numerous times about Tippmann launching a .50 caliber paintball marker. I want to put an end to the rumors and speculation and assure you that Tippmann is 100% committed to .68 caliber paintball markers. A .50 caliber platform has been announced by a new company but there has been very little information provided on product features and pros & cons for the industry. As industry manufacturers, we should always be driving toward new product innovation and technology as it is the life blood of any consumer goods category. However, until we know more about the .50 caliber platform we remain focused on .68 caliber. Industry manufacturers we have talked to are also in the “wait and see” mode.

Tippmann had a great show in Atlanta as we showcased a number of newly launched .68 caliber products, including the TPX paintball Pistol, the U.S. Army Project Salvo marker and the newly redesigned SL-68 II pump action marker. Our investment in the engineering resources and tooling for these new products should be validation of our continued focus on the .68 caliber platform.

We will continue to support the fields and dealers that sell and market .68 caliber products. As we push the envelope on new marker technology, our goal is to develop markers that will provide better air efficiency, superior range and improved accuracy.

I hope this clears up any confusion, and as always, thank you for your support of Tippmann products. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact your Tippmann sales representative.

Sincerely,

Howard Kosick President
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Good job Tippmann!

"If you want it, here it is, come and get it..."

Well, gee whillikers! I thought that the entire industry was behind "Proposition .50". Obviously not!

"Nooooo! No way; No how! Now take that Proposition .50 and STICK IT!"

You see Mr. Italia and Los Gardener Hermanos, we are all not sheep and we are all not stupid and just because you say it will be does not mean it will be. The smoke and mirrors of "Paintball 2.0" has done nothing but raise the ire of the majority of the paintball playing public. GI MILSIM is a crock of hooey. And as more of the major companies, fields & shops come online to denounce it for what it is and confirm their refusal to use it, maybe you'll figure out that you're not as smart as YOU thought you were.

Maybe you can start another tournament league. Retrofit all the LUXE's to shoot .50 caliber and all the big name tourney players can stand behind you. Then anyone who says the word "LUXE" within the confines of the venue that an event is being played will immediately be served with a C&D order. .50 caliber paint will be sold at special prices to take home a place on a shelf or appropriate mantelpiece for adoration in the future. This should satisfy the Gardners need to sue for patents and Richmonds need to feed his ego. And it doesn't hurt with his non-comp agreement...

"I'll get you... and your little dog, Toto, too!"

OMG, this is the funniest thing to hit paintball in a long time. To think that paintball players would just roll over and beg for whatever they're told. I don't think so...

Allways used Tippman always will.

Originally Posted by Kdiddy63

Allways used Tippman always will.

Couldn't agree with you more.

Just means Tippmann was left out in the cold.....
Many companies have designed and built their markers for the .50 cal platform. PE was among the first. There's more to just rec play. LE and Military training will be the meat and potatoes of the .50 cal. Way better then the .43 that other companies use as part of their training schools. .50 cal will never take over the .68 cal as those who post trying to cause controversal arguements.

its good to see an industry leader backing core values.

Hats off to Tippmann...

Originally Posted by RealtorTommy

Just means Tippmann was left out in the cold.....
.50 cal will never take over the .68 cal as those who post trying to cause controversal arguements.

Can't see Tippman being left out in the cold, Tommy. They're one of the big boys that are capable of doing what they want without the sheep principle.

And what would you have us do about .50 caliber? Paintball 2.0? Have you done any hard research into this whole game? I'm afraid that given the chance, the .50 caliber market will go exactly where we let them. The more noise WE make as consumers gives everyone a shot to make their decision based on informed consent rather than hype and bullshit. "Controversial arguments" bring attention to the issues.

And LE and MILSIM training make up a miniscule part of the entire market. Recreational paintball players spend more money than any other group on play and equipment.

Lets ask the LE Training Officer who came into our shop this week, overlooked Kingman Training and asked for eight Airsoft pistols. No fuss, no mess...