DYE Paintball has always been at the forefront of paintball technology and innovation, and some of the high end features found on their catalog can seep into their entry level markers. The Dye Rize CZR was that marker, but now they're onto the new CZR+. The Dye CZR+ is ultimately taking the CZR's place as their entry level electronic gun, so we decided to crack one open and see what was new, and what was left untouched!
That sounds cool! Tell me more about the CZR+
The CZR+ definitely builds upon the platform that the CZR brought to the table. A small list of upgrades from the previous iteration include the three piece Boomstick-I barrel, redesigned trigger, updated ASA (air source adapter), and updated bolt removal assembly. Each of these updates adds to the quality of life features, and makes this entry level paintball gun pretty sweet.
What about the performance of the CZR+?
For under $400, you're getting that classic, spool valve style shot signature and quality. Very smooth and quiet, while remaining consistent and can handle any kind of paint, the Dye CZR+ is a damn good marker. The operating pressure is 135psi, and that simply helps with that paint handling overall. This gives you the ability to shoot brittle paint without having to worry about barrel breaks. Since the price was mentioned a little earlier, the base colors of the CZR+ go for $349.95, and the HyperCam PGA patterns are $399.95.
This thing sounds pretty slick. Any cons?
There are a couple, but I do chalk it up to me being picky with my paintball equipment. First thing is the macroline fittings and the macroline itself. This is simply just archaic paintball technology that's only really found on autocockers and older paintball guns. I do think it would've been nice to see a hoseless design, but that's me being picky. This transfer system of air doesn't affect performance at all, it just looks weird and different from everything else available. The next thing I wasn't a fan of was the Boomstick-I barrel being made of plastic. The back and the front are made of the same material as the Dye LT-R loader (and it's a tough loader), but I don't think it's good as a barrel material. I'd be concerned about playing and taking a nasty fall and possible snapping the barrel, but that is a really uncommon situation. In its defense though, you do get the UL-I Insert, and this is the only paintball gun that's under $400 that has a three-piece barrel kit. It's a good thing you can always upgrade those components down the line though!
Closing Remarks
I truly think that the CZR+ is a smash hit from Dye. From the shot quality, to getting a three-piece barrel kit, an upgraded trigger, and easier on/off ASA, the CZR+ definitely improved upon the tried and true performance of it's predecessor. As someone who has never shot a CZR before this, I was VERY impressed by the shot quality of this marker. Smooth, quiet, and the 8.5" UL-I inserts just help boast that perfect accuracy. It's safe to say that if you're looking for a badass paintball marker without spending too much, the Dye CZR+ is definitely a solid choice that you won't be disappointed with.
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