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=== Establishment and early products ===

DYE Precision was established in 1994 by professional paintball player Dave DeHaan, known as Dave Youngblood, and his wife Rhonda DeHaan. The name DYE originally stood for Dave Youngblood Enterprises.[1][2]

The business began by manufacturing aftermarket barrels for paintball markers. Its early products became associated with professional tournament teams including the [[Ironmen]] and [[Avalanche]].[1]

By the 1996 [[Paintball World Cup]], DYE was exhibiting barrels and clothing, with Youngblood simultaneously competing for the Ironmen.[2]

The company's Boomstick barrel became one of its signature products. By 2000, DYE was offering specialised variants, including a version incorporating titanium.[3]

DYE also expanded into customised [[Autococker]] markers, apparel, harnesses and other tournament equipment.