Paintball Media Magazine April 2025 | Page 142

SPEED, STYLE, AND SIMPLICITY: THE PROTOYZ SPEEDSTER FROM PLANET ECLIPSE
In a world where milliseconds matter and every shot counts, a reliable loader isn’ t just an accessory— it’ s a lifeline. Enter the Planet Eclipse Protoyz Speedster, a paintball loader that ditches the gimmicks and delivers what truly matters: consistent performance, rugged dependability, and surprisingly refined style. Whether you’ re stepping into your first tournament or gearing up for a weekend skirmish with friends, the Speedster lives up to its name— and then some.
BUILT FOR BATTLE, PRICED FOR EVERYONE Let’ s get the obvious out of the way first: the Speedster isn’ t trying to compete with $ 300 + high-end loaders packed with OLED screens and Bluetooth connectivity. Instead, it carves out its niche by offering rock-solid performance at a fraction of the price. That alone would earn it a nod, but it’ s how Planet Eclipse— through its Protoyz brand— delivers that performance that really turns heads.
Retailing in the ballpark of $ 70 to $ 80, the Speedster is squarely aimed at players who want reliability without burning a hole in their wallet. And make no mistake, this isn’ t a“ budget loader” in the pejorative sense. This is a tool engineered with intention, using smart design over flashy features.
THE BEAUTY OF ELECTROMECHANICAL SIMPLICITY At the heart of the Speedster’ s performance is its electromechanical drive system. This
might sound a little retro compared to fully electronic loaders that rely on sensors and software, but here’ s the secret: less complexity means less that can go wrong. With the Speedster, there are no eyes to get splattered, no programming modes to fuss over, and no firmware updates to chase. Instead, you get straightforward, dependable operation every time you switch it on.
The loader feeds at a snappy rate of up to 10 + balls per second, making it more than capable for mechanical markers and mid-tier electronic markers alike. For many players— especially those in the mechanical resurgence crowd— this is more than enough to stay competitive without sacrificing consistency.
TOOLLESS DISASSEMBLY: FIELD-FRIENDLY DESIGN Every seasoned paintballer has had a loader catastrophe mid-match— a jam, a battery swap, or a messy break. The Speedster has you covered. With its toolless design, the loader comes apart in seconds. No tiny screws to lose in the grass. No fiddly parts
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