Dye DSR Review: Everything You Need To Know About The Product

The world just can’t seem to have enough of playing paintball (woodsball).

With the frequent and not-so-subtle pop culture references, as well as office “team bonding” sessions, everyone these days seems to be immersed or revolving around the magic of this sport.

But playing this game wouldn’t be half the fun it is if you don’t have the appropriate marker (i.e. paintball gun) to accompany you.

Hence, in this Dye DSR Review, I am going the whole nine yards to explain why you should consider buying one.

Cons:-

✘ The clamp feedneck isn’t very flexible

✘ The trigger frame is a bit sharp to the feel

✘ Slim design, so not much spacious

Whom Is This Product Design For?

The first thing that you need to know about a Dye DSR is, it is a mid-end category marker. A mid-end marker is highly efficient and almost as good as high-end markers (super professional tournament level stuff) but minus the strain on pockets.

This means it is not something that beginners can immediately familiarize themselves with. Rather, it is just the “right marker” to go for if you are someone;

• Already accustomed to the sports.
• Fluent in the know-hows of marker functions and dynamics.
• A competitive player who is ready to upgrade his skills to the next level.

Key Features

The Dye’s new mid-range DSR is an engineering marvel when it comes to mid-end class-range markers. Relatively quiet in execution, this ergonomically designed DSR is exceptionally flexible, highly gentle on the paintballs and yet very target accurate.

So what makes the Dye’s DSR such a big shot? Read the features to find out!

• Design and Performance

Dye’s DSR is designed by the legendary Billy Wing of L.A. Ironmen. Now, this is a man possessing more than 28 years of career experience in professional paintball sports.

So you can bet that the design he will put forward for a marker, would be the one that best serves the player’s interest first and profit later.

That being said, design-wise, the DSR features modernized aesthetics. Simple in structure, the marker embraced definite strong lines to its low body profile, with no visible screws, eye covers or ugly plates on the exterior.

Removing such external attachments from the marker makes it more efficient in increasing the focus and concentration of the player to a certain degree. Also, the maintenance part becomes a whole lot easier as the use of tools becomes invalid because of its sleek design.

Featuring an ultra-light frame, the DSR provides an hourglass rear grip on the marker. The sticky grip comes micro-textured and is double in density thereby making it one of the top-class ergonomic markers you will have the luck finding.

Built to outdo all its competitors, the DSR is further equipped with the latest DYE barrel, Edge1 roller bearing trigger, and improved TruCam Airport to provide grander user control.

• 3^rd Generation Eye Pipe

Dye has always been in high praise for it’s signature “eye-pipe” designs in markers. So this time, they didn’t disappoint as well. The eye-pipe of a marker generally acts as a detent while holding the paintballs in position ready to shoot; it also helps to shield the user’s eyes from accidental paint spill.

Now, the 3^rd generation eye pipe of a DSR is made from very durable plastic, that’s been known to withstand the passage of time.  Two years no-wear or no-tear claims have been made!

The detent is easy to clean and position appropriately and even comes with a ready spare.

• Arc Bolt Technology

The DSR is equipped with the new revolutionary DYE ARC bolt engine. Engineered to excel performance expectations, the bolt delivers maximum efficiency, flexible shots, quiet execution, superior flow paths, and independent control valves.

With a cut-off air supply and slightly expanded zero shot chamber, the marker’s operating pressure is dropped to an amazingly low 115 psi. This low pressure in return optimizes the airflow efficiency to a new maximum, thereby making it a highly lithe device.

Also, the engine is incorporated with 2 stage-bolt acceleration, impact bumpers, and air springs. All these factors contribute to smooth functioning and noise-free precision shots, all the while treating the paintballs with the gentlest of care.

• OLED-Method Operating System (MOS)

The OLED screen display together with MOS provides the best intuitive interface experience for the user. This type of logical programming system ensures a fast response, accurate tuning, extended battery life, and more than one player profile-information storage conveniences.

Equipped with ‘Freewire Connector’ and ‘compression’ pins, the MOS dramatically increases connection serviceability by facilitating communication between the DSR’s frame and body.

This eliminates the old-school wire-routing communication awkwardness.

• Quick Bolt Release

The DSR is fortified with the new quick-bolt release. Working on the principle of airlock mechanism, the system prevents misfiring by securely holding the bolts in place.

A further simple push button is installed to facilitate the user in removing and reloading the bolt kit at ease whenever maintenance is required.

Frequently Asked Question

1. What is the minimum age for playing paintball?

Ans. There is no general rule here. Soft paintballs can be played by children as old as 8. However, for serious sports that use markers such as DYE DSR, ages of 18 years or above is the norm.

2. Does it hurt much to get hit by paintballs?

Ans. Not really. If shot at close range, you might feel a pressure-force on the body but nothing sharp. But as you would be in your protective gear and a safe range away according to game rules, getting shot at close range won’t be a common occurrence.

3. Is paintball a safe sport?

Ans. Statistically speaking, paintball is one of the safest sports in the world. Yes, even compared to sports such as basketball, fishing, bowling, soccer, etc.

4. Is buying a paintball gun worth the investment?

Ans. If you are a passionate player who just loves to play the sport regularly, then yes. However, if you are only curious about it, then I will suggest going for rentals.

Final Words

DYE DSR is a great mid-end category marker that can make you an impressionable player with the best techniques.

Prioritizing user comfort and flexibility in mind, I would say this is one paintball gun to try if you are in the mood for improving your game skills.