DYE Precision, also known as simply DYE, is a paintball equipment manufacturing company and a well known Numerical control (CNC) manufacturing company operated under the brand DYE CNC"Popular Mechanics", p. 91, October 2002 based in California. Dave Dehaan started the company by producing barrels for paintball markers, using his garage as a workshop. He supplied barrels to the California Ironmen and Team Avalanche, who at that time were two of the most dominant teams in Professional paintball. DYE went on to manufacture an extensive range of paintball markers, loaders, playing & casual clothing, protective gear, goggles and luggage and created an economy focused offshoot brand Proto Paintball. Their range of products is typically updated each year. In 2005, the company was praised as one of the industry's largest paintball manufacturers. The company has offices in London, Taiwan and Germany.
Markers DYE markers are considered to be high end tournament level markers and have been used professionally since their inception. Their most notable marker the Matrix line is a spool valve operated electropneumatic marker that featured smooth "flowing" milling to the aluminum body and a soft shot profile. In the year 2006, Dye Precision moves marker production to Taiwan so that the savings can be passed on to the players. Quality of machine work declined after the DM6 with larger variances of clearances between parts. Evidence Many notable professional teams have used DYE markers including Los Angeles Ironmen, Tampa Bay Damage and Red Legion. + DYE Markers Model Name Release date MSRP ($USD) Special Releases Reflex Autococker 2002 N/A Ultralite Autococker 2002 N/A Matrix LCD 2003 $949.99 Matrix LED 2003 $799.99 DM4 2004 $1449.99 Dark DM5 2005 $1349.99 Shocktech DM6 2006 $1299.99 Ironmen Ollie Lang DM7 2007 $1399.99 DM8 2008 $1299.99 DM9 2009 $1349.99 DM10 2010 $1299.99 DM11 2011 $1299.95 DM12 2012 $1099.99 DYE NT 2013 $999.99 DM14 2014 $1299.95 DM15 2015 $1000.95 DYE m2 2015 $1395.95 RIZE 2016 N/A DYE m2 MOSAir 2016 N/A DYE DSR 2017 $899.95 DYE m3s 2018 $1599.95 DYE m3+ 2018 $1599.95 DYE RIZE CZR 2019 $300 DYE DSR+ 2021 $999.95 DYE DLS Icon Series 2022 $1695.00 Limited Edition, 500 Units made Worldwide DYE M3+ Icon Series 2023 $1595.00 to $1695.00 Limited Edition, 220 Units made Worldwide DYE MXR 2024 $1499.95 to $1649.95 DYE DSR Pro 2025 $1199.95 to $1299.95
History DYE Precision was founded by Dave and Rhonda DeHaan in 1994. DYE stands for Dave "Youngblood" Enterprises.
In 2006, DYE Precision sponsored a team, XXTIONEER, at the 2006 Paintball World Cup Asia.
In March 2009, DYE Precision manufactured the Baltimore Trauma with 2009 Mid-Atlantic Open jerseys.
In March 2010, the company allowed teams at the 2010 Paintball Sports Promotions World Cup to experience the new 2010 models free of charge. In April 2010, DYE Precision manufactured the jerseys for professional paintball team Portland Naughty Dogs. and later presented them with a limited special edition Naughty Dogs NT paintball gun. Friday, 4 December 2020 That same month, DYE Precision co-hosted the National Collegiate Paintball Association tournament in Central Florida.
In January 2011, DYE Precision signed a multi-year agreement with professional paintball team Chattanooga CEP.
In October 2012, DYE Precision signed a multi-year agreement with Ukrainian professional paintball team Hulk Kiev
In November 2012, the company purchased Pro-Tec, a helmet manufacturing company, from apparel and sports equipment company Vans for an undisclosed amount.
In December 2015, DYE Precision sold off Pro-Tec, a helmet manufacturing company, to Bravo Sports, a sporting goods and manufacturing brand for an undisclosed amount.
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