The Rotor is Dye’s first entry into the land of loaders. It’s unique in that it is a constant-on loader, not using eyes, sound, or a bend sensor of some form to feed, but maintains constant pressure with a limited slip differential motor.

The material it is made of is VERY sturdy. This is probably the loader that can take the most abuse without even flinching. However, the drawback is that even though it holds only about the same amount of paint as the original HaloB, it is SIGNIFICANTLY heavier. There is a high capacity shell made for it that brings the capacity up close to 250, but adds a bit more weight.

Retailing at $150, this isn’t a budget hopper. But it uses only 3 AA batteries, and gets GREAT battery life. It also is AMAZINGLY simple to take apart, far easier than any other hopper made.

The Rotor when first released had jamming issues, and the anitjam would fail to work, but Dye has since redesigned it somewhat, and the antijam now works exactly as it should. The ONLY issue is that some people report that they still jam constantly with reball. I have not had this issue personally, having shot maybe 10 pods of reball through my Rotor, and had only a single jam, which cleared no issues.

Advantages:

• Battery efficiency
• FAST
• Easy to take apart
• No eyes to get clogged

Disadvantages:

• Expensive
• Heavy
• Small Capacity

To get a good capacity, will cost EVEN more, weigh even more

Conclusion/Verdict:

If you don’t want to ever have a hard time taking apart your hopper, don’t want to worry about having to clean eyes, and don’t want the shell to break regardless if you go into real combat with it (ok, maybe not THAT sturdy), this is the hopper to have.

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The Pinokio is a continued evolution of the old Richet loaders. As such, it’s based on a very tried and true technology, but very evolved for the modern game.

MUCH faster than the old Ricochets, as it now truly does force the paint down the feedneck instead of merely agitating it. Therefore is able to reach speeds in the 20′s of bps. However, it is not FULL forcefeed, and doesn’t maintain pressure on the stack, so it may not keep up if you use a breakout mode on your marker.

Another of the high end hoppers, this retails at $150 also. However, it offers some things that make that price easier to swallow: runs on 2 9V, and the batteries last nearly forever. I have had it for a year now, and am still on my first set. There is nothing to program, nothing to change. Press power to turn on, press again to turn off. The feedneck is VERY sturdy, but very thick, it won’t fit in my Marq feedneck without sanding it. The STANDARD capacity nose holds 250. The namesake nose (included in the price, you don’t have to purchase seperately) holds a full 400 paintballs. Obviously, with 400 paintballs in your hopper, it’s rather heavy.

Designed to be water resistant, and the suggested way of cleaing is to take the nose off, and lightly spray the insides down with water and wipe down. So not as easy to clean as a Rotor, but far easier than previous generation of loaders.

Some will knock on the bend sensor. It has been red redesigned to be much more durable than the previous generations of this type of loader, so doesn’t break after continued wear. And offers a reliable feeding method that can’t be blocked by paint, or thrown off by shooting a super quiet marker.

Advantages:

Battery efficiency

FAST

Easy to take apart

No eyes to get clogged

Capacity

Disadvantages:

Expensive

Heavy if you use the Pinokio nose

Conclusion/Verdict:

My favorite hopper. Easy to own, easy to use, holds plenty. No nearly as tall ongun as it looks like it would be. Just an overall fantastic hopper.

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The EyeForce is the “high end” of Viewloaders value loaders.  It is a true force feed hopper that uses eyes, holds a full 200, and is rated for 18 bps.

The neck is too long for almost EVERY feed-neck.  To avoid issues with it breaking, the first thing I recommend is to cut it down so that it doesn’t stick out so far.  That’s really the only major issue with the EyeForce design, but even that makes sense since it is in the value segment.

There is 3 screws to take this hopper apart.  It comes out in 2 pieces, the top piece you can actually throw in the dishwasher to clean, then wipe off the raceway in the second piece.  While not as easy to clean as the Rotor or Pinokio, this is still stupid easy to clean.

Uses 2 9v batteries, gets pretty good battery life.  Not as good as a Pinokio, but better than something like the HaloB, or the newer Halo Too.  As stated, holds a full 200 paintballs.  The body is very sturdy, will easily survive even very rough play.  Because of the eyes, is not constantly spinning like the lower end Viewloader Force.

Advantages:

• Cheap
• Good Capacity
  
• Easy to Clean

Disadvantages:

• Feedneck way too long
  
• Eyes can get clogged

Conclusion/Verdict:

Overall, probably the best value loader out.  Will keep up with just about any shooter, yet only costs $50 brand new.  Easy to clean, decent battery life.  While not tops in anything, also doesn’t come in last in any feature.  Still one of my favourite hoppers to rock.

By: Timothy L. Miller

Date:25/01/2010

Manufacturers Website: Viewloader

Price:$50

Rating: 4 Stars

Setup: N/A

Viewloader Eye Force Gallery

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The Halo Too is Inverts first attempt to make a hopper.  Instead of starting from scratch like Dye did, they took a trusted design (Empire Reloader B) and built on that.  They improved the construction by using a much more durable material.  They used a board that is essentially identical to the Reloader B2 board, which offers the advantages of adjust-ability.  In order to fight in the more value oriented segment, they reduced the number of batteries from 6 to 4.  This reduces the maximum speed of the hopper, but it’s still plenty fast enough to keep up with modern tourneys.  And if you have a 6 AA pack from a Halo/Reloader or one of the battery packs, it’ll fit and go just as fast.

Size is identical to the HaloB/ReloaderB.  Although it weighs a bit more due to the material it’s made of, this is a very welcome change as the shells are MUCH more durable.  Halo/Reloader speed feeds fit on this, as do rip drives with the extended prop shaft.  I have never tried, but have read that the Magna clutch kit will also fit on the Halo Too without issue.

Advantages:

• Familiar Design
  
• Lots of after-market parts since it takes Halo parts
  
• No eyes to get clogged
  
• Light

Disadvantages:

• Capacity
• Heavy if you use the Pinokio Nose
  

Conclusion/Verdict:

While not a bad value at $70, the Viewload EyeForce is $20 cheaper, and holds ~20 more paintballs.  Is about the same speed, and easier to take apart to clean.  On the other end, the original Prophecy is now only $30 more expensive, faster on the same amount of batteries, gets better battery life, and holds ~50 more paintballs.  Kinda stuck in that “middle ground” where it’s good, but not good enough in any area.

By: Timothy L. Miller

Date:25/01/2010

Manufacturers Website: Invert

Price:$70

Rating: 4 Stars

Setup: N/A

Invert Halo Too Gallery

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I HAVE ONLY DROP TESTED THIS LOADER!!!

The loader has a ton of features, these are:

• * Adjustable select force with 4 force modes
• * Force Run Time: Increased battery life by 30%
• * Custom tension paddle spring
• * 25 bps on marker feed rate
• * 35 bps free fall rate
• * Ninja paddle
• * 180 ball count capacity
• * Adjustable instant auto anti-jam with 3 settings
• * New Eject button for emergency removal of ball jams
• * Four eye vision system
• * Speed feed included!
• * Giant mouth lid for quick and easy loading in tight spots
• * Toggle switch with on/off shield
• * Low battery indicator
• * Improved consistency with 0 stutter

GOT THIS INFO FROM THE BOX!!!

This is an awesome loader, more efficient than my brothers rotor. The battery life is immense, even though i have only drop tested I recorded over 150 drop tests, always consistant and the batteries were no were near dead. The ninja paddle only broke about 10 balls, this is because I kept the balls cold for the tests, this is a great result! Feeds perfectly with no stutter. Its a bit loud, but who cares? Its pretty much telling you that you are out of paint.

Advantages:

• Fast
• Light
• Strong
• Looks Good
• Good Battery Life
• Low Profile
• Wide Lid
• Dynasty Sticker Set

Disadvantages:

• None Really, If any it could be a little loud for woodsball.

Conclusion/Verdict:

If you have the money buy this hopper, it will not let you down, and can out perform many of the higher priced hoppers, that I have used

Forum Discussion

By: Cam

Date:23-04-09

Manufacturers Website: Viewloader Site

Price:£80.00-£100.00

Rating:

Setup: Old, oval shaped white box paint, Smoke Dynasty Edition Junior. All settings on 2(Dynasty standard)

Vlocity Junior Dynasty Edition Gallery

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These pods are awesome, they are probably the best pods i have ever had the pleasure of using. They open easily with one hand, look great, feel good, just a wow all around!

The new dye lock lid pods feature the easy to use button system, preventing spillage during the game and keeping them locked when running. The sliding lock means that with the slide of the thumb the pod opens easily and the paint is dispensed quickly and safely.

Upon spending another session with these pods i have realised a few more things, they are significantly larger than they look, and for a big pod this is about right! Also the dimple effect means they grip much more securely in your packs or tac vests. Also the locking lid is very good although on occasions the lid doesn’t quite sit right but this is very unlikely to affect your game!

A well thought through product which functions perfectly and and for the money is a worthy purchase.

Advantages:

• Various Colours
• 160 Balls per pod
• Open on request easily
• Minimal Paint Spillage
• Wont open during play
• Secure
• Great Button

Disadvantages:

• Price

Conclusion/Verdict:

Great product, I highly recommend if you have a bit if spare cash!! Featuring some of the latest and best technology on the market! Secure and Safe!

Forum Discussion

By: Cam and Kyle

Date:28-03-09

Manufacturers Website: Dye Precision

Price:£20 for 6

Rating:

Setup: Dye Lock Lid Pods (Smoke), with Draxxus Pulse Whitebox Paint

Dye Lock Lid Pods Gallery

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