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<p>Created article documenting ProPaintball.com&#039;s evolution from PBReserve, its professional paintball reporting from 2008 to 2014, editorial contributors, tournament coverage and historical archives. Added contemporary sources and verified Wayback Machine snapshots.</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div><br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;ProPaintball.com&#039;&#039;&#039; is an American [[paintball]] news and information website known for its coverage of professional tournament paintball, teams, players, equipment and industry developments during the late 2000s and early 2010s.<br /> <br /> The website developed from an earlier online publication known as PBReserve, with the transition to the ProPaintball.com name documented in January 2009.[1] Its historical reporting included tournament results, player interviews, team transfers, sponsorship announcements, photographs and coverage of the [[Paintball Sports Promotions]] (PSP), [[National Professional Paintball League]] (NPPL) and regional and international competitions.[2][3]<br /> <br /> The website remains online, although its contemporary content places greater emphasis on equipment reviews, buying guides and general paintball information.[4]<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> <br /> === Origins and PBReserve ===<br /> <br /> The ProPaintball.com article archive contains material dating to June 2008, including reports on the 2008 PSP Chicago Open and professional team developments.[5]<br /> <br /> On 30 January 2009, the contemporary paintball commentary website &#039;&#039;View from the Deadbox&#039;&#039; reported that PBReserve had become ProPaintball.com.[1]<br /> <br /> The precise founding date of the original publication has not been independently established.<br /> <br /> === Development as a news publication ===<br /> <br /> By early 2009, ProPaintball.com was operating as a dedicated professional paintball news publication.<br /> <br /> Justin Mason was involved in its editorial operations and recruitment of contributors. On 10 February 2009, paintball writer SEBURO announced that Mason had invited him to join ProPaintball.com as a staff writer, covering player activities, tournament events and equipment used by professional teams.[6]<br /> <br /> A March 2009 archived version of the website documents extensive reporting from the PSP Phoenix Open, including match updates, interviews, field layouts and professional tournament photography.[2]<br /> <br /> Photographers contributing to its early event coverage included Matt Dawson and Jack Palombo.[2]<br /> <br /> The publication also featured equipment announcements, professional player transfers and commentary on the organisation of competitive paintball.<br /> <br /> === Coverage during the early 2010s ===<br /> <br /> ProPaintball.com continued publishing tournament and industry news during the early 2010s.<br /> <br /> An archived December 2010 homepage includes coverage of the [[Paintball Asia League Series]], [[Millennium Series]], NPPL, PSP, [[Edmonton Impact]], [[Joy Division (paintball team)|Joy Division]] and equipment manufacturers.[3]<br /> <br /> By 2012, the website was publishing regional tournament information, equipment announcements and video coverage. Its reporting included the [[West Coast Paintball Players League]] (WCPPL), professional tournament webcasts and developments involving manufacturers such as [[MacDev]] and [[Planet Eclipse]].[7]<br /> <br /> The website remained active as a tournament news publication in 2014, covering professional roster changes, the suspension of the NPPL&#039;s 2014 season, equipment developments and regional tournaments.[8]<br /> <br /> == Editorial coverage ==<br /> <br /> ProPaintball.com published a combination of original reporting, interviews, tournament information, photographs, equipment news, press releases and articles based on industry rumours.<br /> <br /> Its interviews provide contemporary accounts of developments involving professional paintball teams and players.<br /> <br /> Examples include:<br /> <br /> * An interview with Jeff Stein concerning the withdrawal of the [[New England Hurricanes]] from professional competition following the 2009 season, including discussion of sponsorship and the financial position of professional teams.[9]<br /> * An interview with [[Oliver Lang]] discussing his return to [[San Diego Dynasty]] for the 2011 season.[10]<br /> * Coverage of professional team rosters, sponsorship agreements and equipment developments during the PSP and NPPL seasons.[2][3]<br /> <br /> The publication also reported on international tournament paintball, including European competitions and the Paintball Asia League Series.[3]<br /> <br /> == Later development ==<br /> <br /> The website subsequently expanded its coverage of recreational paintball, equipment comparisons and buying guides.<br /> <br /> Its current homepage features articles about paintball markers, hoppers, goggles, equipment reviews and general introductory information.[4]<br /> <br /> Historical reporting remains available on the website, although some articles appear under publication dates that do not correspond to the events discussed.<br /> <br /> For example, the Oliver Lang interview concerning his return to Dynasty for the 2011 season currently displays a publication date of 17 February 2020.[10]<br /> <br /> Researchers using the website should therefore distinguish original article dates from dates assigned to material subsequently republished or reorganised.<br /> <br /> == Historical archive ==<br /> <br /> ProPaintball.com&#039;s historical content is a useful primary source for researching competitive paintball during the late 2000s and early 2010s.<br /> <br /> Its articles contain contemporary information about:<br /> <br /> * Professional player movements and team rosters.<br /> * Tournament announcements, results and standings.<br /> * Sponsorship agreements and equipment used by teams.<br /> * Changes to professional leagues and tournament formats.<br /> * Equipment launches and manufacturer developments.<br /> * Interviews with players, team owners and industry representatives.<br /> * Regional and international paintball competitions.<br /> <br /> Earlier versions of the website can be accessed through the [https://web.archive.org/web/*/propaintball.com Internet Archive&#039;s Wayback Machine].<br /> <br /> Archived snapshots from 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2014 preserve the website&#039;s original reporting structure and historical content.[2][3][7][8]<br /> <br /> Because some articles have been republished or assigned newer dates, archived copies can be particularly useful for establishing the original publication period.<br /> <br /> As with other historical paintball publications, unconfirmed rumours and speculative reports should be distinguished from official announcements and independently verified records.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Paintball media]]<br /> * [[WARPIG]]<br /> * [[PBNation]]<br /> * [[Social Paintball]]<br /> * [[Paintball Sports Promotions]]<br /> * [[National Professional Paintball League]]<br /> * [[History of professional paintball]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> # [https://viewfromthedeadbox.blogspot.com/2009/01/major-league-paintball-held-hostage-day_30.html View from the Deadbox – Major League Paintball Held Hostage, Day 29, 30 January 2009]. Contemporary reference identifying PBReserve&#039;s transition to ProPaintball.com.<br /> # [https://web.archive.org/web/20090306054550/http://www.propaintball.com/ ProPaintball.com – Archived homepage, 6 March 2009]. Internet Archive. Contemporary tournament reporting, photographs and interviews.<br /> # [https://web.archive.org/web/20101226115703/http://www.propaintball.com/ ProPaintball.com – Archived homepage, 26 December 2010]. Internet Archive. News covering professional teams, leagues and international tournaments.<br /> # [https://propaintball.com/ ProPaintball.com – Official website]. Current news, equipment information and buying guides.<br /> # [https://web.archive.org/web/20150303155948/http://propaintball.com/2008/06/ ProPaintball.com – June 2008 article archive]. Internet Archive, captured 3 March 2015.<br /> # [https://seburo.blogspot.com/2009/02/ SEBURO – February 2009 archive]. Contemporary announcement of appointment as a ProPaintball.com staff writer, 10 February 2009.<br /> # [https://web.archive.org/web/20121003105807/http://propaintball.com/ ProPaintball.com – Archived homepage, 3 October 2012]. Internet Archive. Tournament, equipment and video coverage.<br /> # [https://web.archive.org/web/20141218045235/http://propaintball.com/ ProPaintball.com – Archived homepage, 18 December 2014]. Internet Archive. Historical news and publication archive.<br /> # [https://propaintball.com/jeff-stein-interview/ ProPaintball.com – Interview: Jeff Stein of the New England Hurricanes]. Interview concerning the withdrawal of the professional team following the 2009 season.<br /> # [https://propaintball.com/exclusive-interview-ollie-lang-pro-paintball/ ProPaintball.com – Exclusive: Interview with Ollie Lang]. Historical interview discussing Lang&#039;s return to Dynasty for the 2011 season.<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> <br /> * [https://propaintball.com/ Official website]<br /> * [https://web.archive.org/web/*/propaintball.com ProPaintball.com on the Internet Archive]<br /> * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090306054550/http://www.propaintball.com/ Archived March 2009 homepage]<br /> * [https://web.archive.org/web/20101226115703/http://www.propaintball.com/ Archived December 2010 homepage]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Paintball websites]]<br /> [[Category:Paintball media]]<br /> [[Category:Online sports publications]]<br /> [[Category:Sports journalism]]<br /> [[Category:Paintball in the United States]]</div>

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