Tippmann Buys NXe

Tippmann Sports has acquired NXe, a manufacturer of soft goods for the paintball industry. The acquisition combines the industry’s leading paintball marker brand with the leading soft goods brand. A full line of paintball harnesses, protective gear, tank covers, apparel, bags, pods and other miscellaneous accessories will be immediately integrated into Tippmann’s existing product offering.

Howard Kosick, President and CEO of Tippmann, commented, “By acquiring NXe, we’re adding a well-known and respected brand to our portfolio with a strong reputation for innovation and quality – two credentials Tippmann has maintained for more than 25 years. This move provides us with a comprehensive new product offering as well as access to NXe’s factories, both of which are extremely valuable.”

John Bosch, President of NXe, added, “It is with some sadness that we sell NXe, a company we built from the ground up over the past six years. But, it’s time to focus on our other businesses and we’re very excited that a company with the reputation of Tippmann will continue to carry on the NXe tradition. We really couldn’t have asked for a better situation.”

NPPL All Star Team Rosters

West:

Alex Fraige – Captain
Ryan Greenspan
Rich Telford
Junior Brown
Zack Long
Tyler Harmon
Nicky Cuba
Todd Martinez
Zack Wake
Rocky Knuth
Mikey Lew
Bear D’Egidio

East:

Frank Connell – Captain
Drew Templeton
Billy Bernnachia
Ryan Moorehead
Dave Bains
Tommy O’Donnel
Aaron Tholey
Damien Ryan
Jerry Desvarieux
Justin Rabackoff
Jason Edwards
Jacobs Edwards
Cole Scott
Mike McDonald

NXe Gloves

NXe Freeflow Gloves
– Fingerless design – for seamless interaction with trigger
– Slim-fitting, slip-on wrist design – easy on, easy off with no hard rubber or Velcro
– Custom-stamped backhand padding – absorbs hits and reduces ball breaks on impact
– Microfiber Thumb – for quick and easy goggle wiping during play
– Abrasion-resistant palm w/ Tac-grip – makes diving and landing painless and allows a secure grip and better connection with your equipment

Price: $24.99

Make ’em Hurt

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Make ’em Hurt follows Chicago Aftershock at the 2010 PSP Phoenix and is narrated by Matty Marshall.

On a side note, at the beginning when the crowd in the stands is being shown, that’s me and 2 of my teammates walking in front of the camera.