PaintballX3 Magazine October, 2013 | Page 144

Product review When Tippmann released the Crossover marker a while back, it was greeted with excitement that the company that traditionally catered to woodsball play would attempt to “cross over” with a paintball gun looking and shooting like something aimed more at competitive paintball, and then acceptance as players who tried the marker found it to be a solid mid-level performer. However, the marker wasn’t perfect and players began to report back to Tippmann with a list of features they wished the 144 Crossover included. Tippmann has clearly listened to their valued customers, as they recently released an updated, upgraded version of the Crossover marker that offers electronic, tournament-style performance and increases value thanks to a handful of additional features that make the new model, the Crossover XVR, a true winner! The electronic Tippmann Crossover marker starts life as a solid mid-level marker, featuring an open-bolt, blow-forward spool valve operating system, a Hall-effect blade PAINTBAL