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Created article about Field One Paintball, established in 2016 by members of San Diego Dynasty and Eric Crandall following the acquisition of Bob Long Technologies assets. Covers the original Force, Force V2, AccuLock barrel system, professional sponsorship, company management and historical marker support.

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{{Short description|American paintball equipment manufacturer established in 2016}}

'''Field One Paintball''', also known as '''Field One''', is an American [[paintball]] equipment manufacturer established in California in late 2016 by members of the professional team [[San Diego Dynasty]] and team manager [[Eric Crandall]]. The company acquired assets and designs from [[Bob Long Technologies]], the equipment business founded by professional player and designer [[Bob Long]].[1][2]

Field One manufactures high-end electronic paintball markers, barrels and accessories. Its principal marker range is the '''[[Field One Force]]''', introduced in 2019 and subsequently developed into the Force V2.[3][4]

The company is based in Penngrove, California, and has maintained a close commercial and technical relationship with San Diego Dynasty.[1][5]

== History ==

=== Formation (2016) ===

Field One Paintball was established in late 2016 by longtime San Diego Dynasty members and their team manager, Eric Crandall.

The founding group included [[Ryan Greenspan]], [[Yosh Rau]], [[Alex Fraige]] and Crandall.[1][2]

The company acquired assets and designs from Bob Long Technologies, an established American manufacturer of electronic tournament markers.

The acquisition included designs associated with products such as the [[Bob Long Intimidator]], Marq, Victory and G6R.

Field One was established as a new ownership partnership rather than simply renaming the previous business.

The company's stated intention was to continue developing high-performance paintball equipment while preserving elements of Bob Long's engineering work.[1]

=== Dynasty partnership (2017) ===

On 18 January 2017, Ryan Greenspan announced that San Diego Dynasty would use Field One markers during the forthcoming professional tournament season.

The announcement confirmed Field One's acquisition of Bob Long Technologies and stated that the company intended to continue manufacturing selected established products while collaborating with Bob Long on future designs.[2]

The arrangement established a direct relationship between the manufacturer and one of the principal professional teams competing in the [[National Xball League]] (NXL).

Dynasty's players subsequently contributed to product testing, development and marketing.[5]

=== Development of the Force (2019) ===

Field One developed its first original marker platform under the new company, the '''Force''', during the late 2010s.

The marker was previewed publicly during 2019, with specialist paintball publications documenting its design and development.

A July 2019 preview published by ''Paintball Ruined My Life'' featured Yosh Rau discussing the marker's development and technical features.[3]

The Force retained selected design elements associated with Bob Long's earlier electronic markers while introducing a new pneumatic operating system.

It used a spool-valve design with the company's Nucleus engine, electronic firing controls and a four-eye anti-chop system.

Other features included an adjustable foregrip and alternative battery configurations.[4][6]

The Force became the principal tournament marker associated with Field One and San Diego Dynasty.

=== Force V2 (2023–2024) ===

Field One announced the '''Force V2''' ahead of the 2023 NXL World Cup.

The revised marker was publicly previewed in November 2023, with production and retail availability continuing into 2024.[7][8]

The V2 incorporated changes to the body, foregrip, eye covers, back cap and internal components.

These updates reduced the marker's weight and introduced revisions intended to improve maintenance and operating consistency.[8]

Field One also produced customised and limited-edition versions, including Dynasty Signature Series markers and the Dragon Force.

The Dragon Force was announced in November 2024 as a limited-production variant of the V2 platform.[9]

== Products ==

=== Electronic paintball markers ===

The company's principal original marker family is the Field One Force.

The Force is an electronically controlled, pneumatically operated paintball marker using a spool-valve system.

Its design includes the Nucleus engine, electronic anti-chop detection and programmable firing controls.

The Force V2 introduced further modifications to the marker's construction while retaining the underlying operating platform.[4][8]

=== AccuLock barrel system ===

Field One also developed the '''AccuLock''' barrel system.

The system uses interchangeable barrel components and bore sizes, allowing players to adjust barrel configuration for different paintball sizes.

AccuLock barrels are supplied with Force markers and are also marketed separately.[10]

The product range includes standard, Dynasty-branded and custom-machined configurations.

=== Accessories and replacement parts ===

Field One manufactures and distributes related equipment, including:

* Electronic marker replacement parts.
* Barrel components and accessories.
* Triggers and grip components.
* Electronic circuit boards.
* Marker carrying cases.
* Maintenance equipment and lubricants.
* Protective playing apparel.

The company also offers customised anodising and limited-edition marker configurations.[10]

== Professional paintball ==

Field One is closely associated with [[San Diego Dynasty]], whose players have participated in the ownership, development and promotion of the company's products.

Dynasty used the Force platform during its four consecutive NXL World Cup professional championships from 2020 through 2023.[11]

The company has produced signature marker configurations associated with individual Dynasty players, including Ryan Greenspan, Yosh Rau and Alex Fraige.[10]

Field One's relationship with the team allows professional tournament experience and player feedback to contribute to equipment development.

== Management and operations ==

Field One's principal personnel have included:

* '''[[Eric Crandall]]''' – Company president, responsible for business management and operations.
* '''[[Yosh Rau]]''' – Involved in marker assembly, production, technical support and equipment development.
* '''[[Alex Fraige]]''' – Involved in artwork, design, marketing and technical activities.
* '''[[Ryan Greenspan]]''' – Responsible for media and marketing activities, with involvement in product development.

These responsibilities are documented in the company's official personnel biographies.[5]

Field One maintains dealer relationships and a network of certified technicians.

Its technical education programme includes training and certification for technicians working on the Force platform.[12]

== Support for earlier Bob Long products ==

Following the acquisition of Bob Long Technologies' assets and designs, Field One retained technical documentation for several earlier Bob Long marker platforms.

The company's historical archive includes manuals for the Intimidator, G6R, Marq, Victory, Insight, Onslaught and MVP.[13]

Field One's factory service centre subsequently discontinued servicing these earlier platforms, concentrating its repair operations on the Force.

The company continues to provide downloadable technical documentation and refers owners of older Bob Long markers to independent technicians.[13][14]

== See also ==

* [[Bob Long Technologies]]
* [[Bob Long]]
* [[Bob Long Intimidator]]
* [[Bob Long G6R]]
* [[Field One Force]]
* [[San Diego Dynasty]]
* [[Eric Crandall]]
* [[Ryan Greenspan]]
* [[Yosh Rau]]
* [[Alex Fraige]]

== References ==

# [https://fieldonepaintball.com/pages/about-us Field One Paintball – About Us]. Official company history documenting its establishment in late 2016 and acquisition of Bob Long Technologies assets.
# [https://www.ryangreenspan.com/dynasty-field-one-paintball51dd44ae Ryan Greenspan – Dynasty Signs with Field One Paintball]. 18 January 2017.
# [https://paintballruinedmylife.com/2019/07/01/field-one-force-preview-with-yosh-rau/ Paintball Ruined My Life – Field One Force Preview with Yosh Rau]. Brad Johnson, 1 July 2019.
# [https://paintballruinedmylife.com/2020/02/27/field-one-force-review-a-new-dynasty/ Paintball Ruined My Life – Field One Force Review: A New Dynasty?]. 27 February 2020.
# [https://fieldonepaintball.com/pages/field-one-team Field One Paintball – Field One Team]. Official biographies of Eric Crandall, Yosh Rau, Alex Fraige and Ryan Greenspan.
# [https://fieldonepaintball.com/pages/support Field One Paintball – Force Downloadable Manuals and Quick Start Guides]. Manufacturer technical documentation.
# [https://www.blackfridaypaintball.com/blogs/products/a-new-field-one-force-v2-is-coming-2023-nxl-world-cup Black Friday Paintball – A New Field One Force V2 Is Here, 2023 NXL World Cup]. 2 November 2023.
# [https://www.lonewolfpaintball.com/blogs/markers/field-one-force-v2-unboxing-review-and-shooting-test Lone Wolf Paintball – Field One Force V2 Unboxing, Review and Shooting Test]. 17 May 2024.
# [https://fieldonepaintball.com/products/force-v2-dragon-gold-dec2024-pre-order-ship-date Field One Paintball – Force V2 Dragon]. Manufacturer information for the limited-edition Dragon Force.
# [https://fieldonepaintball.com/ Field One Paintball – Official Product Catalogue]. Current Force markers, AccuLock barrels, accessories and custom products.
# [https://www.nxlpaintball.com/post/nxl-world-cup-recap-dynasty-wins-historic-fourth-straight-pbfit-perfect-pro-paintball National Xball League – NXL World Cup Recap: Dynasty Wins Historic Fourth Straight]. Quinn Nadu, 22 November 2023.
# [https://fieldonepaintball.com/pages/dealer-information Field One Paintball – Dealer Information]. Manufacturer information about authorised dealers and technical certification.
# [https://fieldonepaintball.com/pages/previous-field-one-bob-long-generations-of-markers-and-parts-downloadable-manuals Field One Paintball – Previous Field One/Bob Long Generations of Markers and Parts]. Manufacturer's historical manual archive.
# [https://fieldonepaintball.com/pages/factory-service-center Field One Paintball – Factory Service Center]. Manufacturer statement concerning service availability for Force and older Bob Long markers.

== External links ==

* [https://fieldonepaintball.com/ Field One Paintball official website]
* [https://fieldonepaintball.com/pages/field-one-team Field One Paintball personnel]
* [https://fieldonepaintball.com/pages/support Field One Force technical support]
* [https://fieldonepaintball.com/pages/previous-field-one-bob-long-generations-of-markers-and-parts-downloadable-manuals Bob Long and Field One historical technical manuals]

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