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PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:02 pm


these are the Paintball Awards of 2007 the full story and recap of the best of the best.

-Enjoy.
PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:07 pm


Player of the Year

Our Kiana Reves: If the fact that he's bringing in a bigger salary than practically all the other pro players combined isn't reason enough, the man they call Lang has become the face of our sport, whether he likes it or not. Add to that the fact that he was almost single-handedly responsible for helping turn the L.A. Ironmen into a world champion team again. With the looks, the skill, and the style of a modern-day sports star, he is our best chance at finally breaking into the mainstream.


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PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:10 pm


Top 25 Players
Are You on the List? We could've based this on pure paintball ability, but that would've been impossible since once you break into the top 25, only those players are able to recognize the subtle nuances that separate their playing ability from each other. Instead, this list represents a combination of not just what you can do on the field, but off. These players represent everything that's right about our sport and our industry. They make us look good on TV, they represent their sponsors well, and without them we'd all still be stuck back in the woods.

1. Oliver Lang
2. Konstantin Federov
3. Alex Fraige
4. Nicky Cuba
5. Glenn Takemoto
6. Ryan Greenspan
7. Josh Davey
8. Brandon Short
9. Bart Blonski
10. Maximus Lundqvist
11. Andy Kopcok
12. Mike Paxson
13. Paul Everett
14. Rich Telford
15. Justin Schwarz
16. J.C. Wittington
17. Chris Lasoya
18. Brian Cole
19. Alex Lundqvist
20. Tyler Michaud
21. Travis Lemanski
22. Rocky Knuth
23. Brian Fow
24. Alex Savino
25. Zack Long
PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:14 pm


Team of the Year - Team Dynasty

D-Y-N-A-S-T....Y? Why not? The most winning team in paintball history is still the gold standard when it comes to everything a paintball team can and should be. The core roster has stayed together going on a decade, and the image and professionalism they represent is why every little paintballer in the world wants to battle in blue.



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:19 pm


Scenario Product of the Year - Airow Gun

Prince of Thieves: It's paintball meets Robin Hood, and while many players aren't about to turn in their $1,000 super soakers in exchange for a "one ball every 10 seconds" paintball bow and arrow, the Airow Gun provided a much-needed kick in the crotch to the lackluster creative juices of the paintball community in general. Perfect proof that if you build it, they will come. And spend $$$.


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PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:29 pm


SPLAT Girl of the Year - Mercedes Terrell

All-Wheel Drive: Five years ago when we developed the concept of SPLAT Girls, we never knew that it would become synonymous with players when they think of girls and paintball at the same time. This year, no one took up more of our pages than Mercedes Terrell. She broke the record for SPLAT Girl fan mail, appeared in our gift guide, and even wants to hit the field herself. No wonder everyone wants to drive a Mercedes.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:33 pm


Top Ten Teams
No I in Team: Unlike the Top 25 players, this baby is based on pure guts and performance. These are the BEST 10 teams in the world heading into 2008. They are all able to compete and excel in multiple game formats and their rosters are full of current and future hall of famers. From Triple Crown Champions to teams that always make it to Sunday, the level of competition has never been so consistently on a level of near-perfection, a trend that practically no sport ever gets to witness. Welcome to the golden era of tournament paintball.

1. Dynasty
2. Ironmen
3. Boston Red Legion
4. Edmonton Impact
5. Joy Division
6. Infamous
7. X-Factor
8. NE Hurricanes
9. Naughty Dogs
10. Philly All-Americans
PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:38 pm


Scenario Marker of the Year - Tippmann X-7

More Than Meets the Eye: On basic features alone, the X-7 would have had little trouble taking home the title this year for this category. Then factor in that it can transform into more cool variations than a gang of Autobots and you have the most customizable marker ever made, scenario or not. Originality is the future of scenario paintball, and the X-7 is the one that is going to


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PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:41 pm


Tournament Marker of the Year - DYE DM7

DYE Another Day: Since his humble beginnings making barrels in a garage, Dave "Youngblood" Dehan has gone from only making accessories to now having the most complete line of paintball equipment in the industry. His line of DM markers is the standard against which all other tournament-grade products are judged. The DM7 garnered more publicity through 2007 than most pro teams, and its newest sibling, the DM8, is on track to outpace its big brother heading into the new season.


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PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:45 pm


Surprise of the Year - Edmonton Impact

What's It All Aboot, Eh?: Typically the only thing Canada gives the U.S. every year is an unwanted draft of cold air during the winter. This year, however, a newly pro-ranked paintball team by the name of Edmonton Impact rode across the border, becoming the new international paintball sensation faster than the Russians or Swedes could ever have hoped for. When (not if) they finally win a major title, there will only be one thing left for us U.S. players to do. Blame Canada.



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:50 pm


Coach of the Year - Shane Pestana

Of Mice and (Iron)Men: A living paintball legend who spent nearly his entire professional paintball career with the classic edition of the Ironmen, Shane used his considerable abilities and endless field knowledge in conjuction with the raw field talent of Oliver Lang and teammates to turn the Ironmen back into what they were when Shane wore the shield on his back: world champions.


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:29 am


Tournament Event of the Year - NPPL Huntington Beach

Surf 'N Turf: Don't bring people to paintball. Bring paintball to the people. This simple logic eluded paintball event promoters for the better part of two decades before the NPPL stepped up and held their first Huntington Beach event in 2002. Each year the number of non-paintball spectators for HB has increased by tens of thousands of people, with a estimated quarter of a million onlookers at this year's event. It's the closest thing to the X Games that we've got, and our best shot at finally landing the mainstream boost we need to propel the sport into the next tier of advancement.


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:31 am


Team of the Year (Non Pro)

New Pros on the Block: With two PSP X-ball and two NPPL victories this year alone, SD Aftermath has enjoyed Dynasty-esque dominance in the semipro and open divisions all season long. They are on track to move to the pro division in both major leagues for 2008, and are expected to be a top four team (ˆ la Edmonton Impact) in their debut professional year right out of the gate.




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PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:37 am


Female Player of the Year

Kat Secor Kat got your Tongue: Ever since the majority of well-known female players such as Keely Watson, Lisa Harvey, Seanette Taylor and Clare Benavides retired from the paintball world, it would be years before a girl would step up to once again bring female players to the forefront of the paintball world. At just 19 years old, Kat Secor has become one of the most winning female players of all time, practicing regularly with the best pros Southern California has to offer. The perfect mixture of beauty and ability, this blonde stunner has taken the throne as the new Queen of Paintball.


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:40 am


Tournament Product of the Year - The Paintball Rack

Rack 'Em Up: Though it originally debuted more than two years ago, the new looks and pure craftsmanship behind Russ Hamilton's paintball racks makes the majority of paintball products look like they were put together with leftover Legos. Used in dead-box stations in many of the top tournament leagues and owned by numerous teams, and available in tabletop and wall-mounted form, paintball racks are the ultimate luxury item for ballers with some coin to spare.


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