Gotta say, you guys put out the best paintball reviews on youtube. Keep up the excellent work. I'm honestly tired of all the unscripted unorganized reviews some of these others channels put out. You guys are really kicking ass!
Been wearing one for over a year -- still my favorite and best mask I've ever used! The biggest benefit to me is the nearly complete lack of echo in your ears while you're yelling. I think it looks great as well!
Brad, that was an interesting point about the width of the masks that I had never considered before. I enjoy your videos and I'm looking forward to getting this mask whenever they start shipping out!
Idk but if you are a heavier set player with a bigger face these are amazing though the little bigger profile of the mask is just a bit more comfortable I'm 6"2 about 280 lbs and these are amazing my friend has a pair now I'm saving up for one it's nice that there is a mask that is for larger faces
Wouldn’t have paid more than $89. Glad I got in last minute for the kick starter. Look like they are going to be comfortable. I’ve tried a majority of the new masks and can’t find anything that stands up to the pro/E flex.
Good review. Few points. Larger frame and the strap reduces contact pressure on the head. The foam isn't virtue foam. It's thicker, wider, and has an extra layer. It attaches the same though. The other VIOs are great at breathing. Extend, xs, and Ascend are great. (CMD is better yet). The Contour, is the pro level close profile mask. And naturally the tighter the profile/closeness to the face, the less buffer for air venting. But the Contour still has a lot of vents. Our Players love it. The Heat guys won World cup using the Contour and didn't want to use the CMD actually! But the damage and Uprising guys split across the board. No marketing bs on that... We actually pushed on the heat guys, but they were just too happy with the Contour to switch.
Was so hyped for the CMD but I think i'll stay with my E-flex , I don't want to take the chance of spending 200$ for a mask I won't like and already got one I love , nice review !!
I did the Kickstarter...got the same.color you're showing here ..plus the kick starter strap! Stoked for it to get here! I've got lots of vio lenses...love the Amber...that's what sealed the deal for since I could use all my.lenses.
@@robertflores7416 yup. The CMD lenses are supposed to be a better lens over the standard Virtue lens but they will all fit. I purchased a clear lens for both of my CMD masks for playing in the late evening. My local outdoor field does evening and night play once a month with big outside lights along the field edge.
My good ol' JT Proflex has had lots of bounces, especially with recball paint. But totally agree about even if just for comfort, soft is so nice. Remember the Jt Flex 7 ICE series?!
@jeff holly hell might have done good a deal with a local guy nearby last summer and for $50 got two automags a box of paintballs tanks 18v loader and two masks one of them is a "jt ize brown" havent thaught about it before your comment that that mask might hold any higer value so im surpriced.
@@extec101 How is the rubber holding up!? They were so soft that a lot of people didn't like them. I know only a few guys that got them, I loved the colours but couldn't afford them at the time.
@@BRZDR the rubber on my mask is holding good but havent played in the ize mask yet so ther is little to report but considering its rare i might try it a few times during game just for the oldschool feel but my regular mask is a super comfy vforce profiler.
A couple weeks ago, I got a bounce off of my vio's lense. Idk if my motion gave it a weird spin to avoid it breaking or what, but I shit you not it happened, right at the left eye.
@@JLMtime I have lived all up and down the east coast and Texas no issues might want to check with a doctor to make sure you don't have asma or the coof.
I'm looking at getting back into paintball since I quit back in 07. I need all new gear. I had grills when they came out but loved my profilers more than anything. Hated the flex. Are profilers really still that good co.pared to all these new overpriced masks? Cause I have found em for like $60 I can't fathom paying almost 250 for a push or 225 for a cmd
Can this mask be used for airsoft? really like the mask but am worried the bbs would breach the ventilation holes. I understand this is a paintball mask, but was curious if it would work for me.
@5:03, just received one of the new batches of CMD masks... this black samurai doesn't have any of the flex you're describing. Born date on the mask is 04/2020. It has a little flex, but nothing like a pro flex, or my ize from way back in the day. Reminds me a lot of more of the kind of flex you get on the face part of a profiler.
Would like if you’d make a video on the tippmann crossover XVR or even your thoughts on it. Also a video of a low maintenance gun & very reliable for mid rage/ tournament guns.
How did VForce Profiler single lens stay anti fog better than thermal lenses? For someone who wears glasses with Vforce profiler / JT Proflex fitted best, Fave coverage, Ear coverage, breathing and clear communication. What new design/brand can compare?
Paintball Ruined My Life When I used Single Pane lens the only thing that fog up were my glasses if they were not anti fog coating on it. If I was plalying here in California or Germany were I was stationed. Being that VForce is being what it seems phased out by GI. Thank you for your recommendation. Looking for a new google system that would be easier to get lens for.
Defiantly a mask to look into. Didn't get to try it on at Cup. There were a bunch of people there looking and trying it on while I was pressed for time on that Wednesday. #RefLife.
hi. i want to get started in paintball.. every one is all for the cronus but i was wondering what the story is with the gryphon fx and spyder victor. it would be cool if you compare the three guns to inlighten us. thanks your fans from south africa cheers
Gryphon is awful, very cheaply made exterior body that is prone to cracking. The Victor is great for the price, but the extra that little extra for the Cronus is worth it.
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife dankie/ thank you for the info. i found very little reviews on the cryphon, that is why im asking. my dad bought a spyder and looks great but the cronus looks alot more durable. keep up the cool videos
How does the CMD mask work with (eye) glasses? I have problems with my Virtue Vio Ascend mask and looking for a new mask. Has the CMD mask the same frame as it uses the same glasses?
Just looks to me like they used that soft rubber on the bottom cuz it was just cheaper...Not sure how that $170 price point justifies this mask...I’ll just buy a Push Unite for that price..
In regards to startup mask companies, I don't think you can draw an even comparison between BunkerKings and Push. The BunkerKings mask looks to be nothing more than a redesigned Vio Ascend. It's based on an already established goggle system. Essentially, all they had to do was take the Ascend CAD model, stretch/add some lines in a few places to make it look different, then have the molds made to manufacture it, presumably utilizing Virtue's already established lines. It probably could've been released as the 'Virtue Vio: Ascended' and just been an updated Ascend. Their Kickstarter alone probably pulled enough in to put them in the green (assuming, as I said, that they're utilizing Virtue's established manufacturing). Push, by comparison, was a ground up design. I think the $170 price point is unreasonable; the Kickstarter price was much more in line with where this mask should be. I also thought this was supposed to have redesigned foam, yet it appears to be the same as the current Contour foam. That bums me out as the foam is my only gripe with the Contour mask. I realize I make a few assumptions here. (Full disclosure: The Virtue lens system is my current favorite on the market; I wear my Vio Contours exclusively over all my other masks).
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife Hey thanks for responding! I've watched your content for well over a year now and love the stuff you do. Please keep it up! I've particularly enjoyed your recent live streams where you speak your views on the current state of the NXL. I feel much the same way about a lot of the points you make. You keep me interested in paintball when life prevents me from playing. Keep up the great work man!
I don't think there is a universal mask that works best with glasses. Peoples heads and frames are shaped so different, it makes it hard to point to a mask that works the best. Honest, the best way is to try them on. Give this a watch - th-cam.com/video/glBPLbHx3NI/w-d-xo.html Man the CMD and Push are the best masks out. I would go CMD I think it has better ventilation and is more comfortable.
Hey im wondering if i could fill a co2 tank 20 ounce to be exact with compressed air because im going to get into paintball and im getting a Azodin KAOS 2 Which on the website says its a co2 gun so could i fill the co2 tank with compressed air? Please and thank you
CO2 and HPA (high pressure air) are two VERY different sources of pressurized gas to power a paintball gun's firing cycle. CO2 tanks cannot ever be used for HPA, since they are not designed to handle the pressure of HPA. CO2 tanks can only be filled with CO2 and are filled by weight since the tanks are designed to handle only a certain quantity by weight to ensure they do not overpressurize and possibly explode. HPA is filled by PSI/pressure and not by the weight of the air. If you want to run HPA, you will need an aluminum or carbon fiber tank. (Also, it wouldn't really be possible to fill a CO2 tank with HPA, since CO2 tanks do not have the quick disconnect fill nipple that HPA tanks have.)
If you haven’t taken face bounces it’s because you play at a place with quality paint. Here where I play, shit I could catch lens bounces at the right angle lol
If your upset about the possibility of paint in your grill, your in the wrong sport. Play enough and eventually your gonna get some skittles mouth. Being able to breath takes priority.
The mask does not look good at all , the softness doesn't seem great your face is no going to be taking the impact instead. Also the Vios have a large bend that obstructs vision by the nose. These seem to have it as well. I'll stick with V-Force Grill anyday
Gotta say, you guys put out the best paintball reviews on youtube. Keep up the excellent work. I'm honestly tired of all the unscripted unorganized reviews some of these others channels put out. You guys are really kicking ass!
My boy brad does the best reviews, that Genesis intro is fire
I was locked in with the Genesis intro.
Thank you! keep watching!
Been wearing one for over a year -- still my favorite and best mask I've ever used! The biggest benefit to me is the nearly complete lack of echo in your ears while you're yelling. I think it looks great as well!
How is the coverage getting shot in the lower rubber part? Does it feel like you’re getting shot with nothing on, or good protection?
Great production value dude. This is a perfect review.
Solid review as always Brad nice work.
Very happy to see you making content again. I've got a few bounces off my proflexes, although the last one bounced off and broke on my neck.
Brad, that was an interesting point about the width of the masks that I had never considered before. I enjoy your videos and I'm looking forward to getting this mask whenever they start shipping out!
Idk but if you are a heavier set player with a bigger face these are amazing though the little bigger profile of the mask is just a bit more comfortable I'm 6"2 about 280 lbs and these are amazing my friend has a pair now I'm saving up for one it's nice that there is a mask that is for larger faces
Wouldn’t have paid more than $89. Glad I got in last minute for the kick starter. Look like they are going to be comfortable. I’ve tried a majority of the new masks and can’t find anything that stands up to the pro/E flex.
Great video Brad and a nice look at those two masks. Always stoked when I see a new video from your channel.
Thanks! keep watching!
so glad i jumped the gun and funded the kickstarter for $89
Yeah if they ever get around to actually sending the survey email
@@BarnyTrubble they already did, I've already picked my color and have my confirmation email.
@@BarnyTrubble
they did....like this past weekend
@@BarnyTrubble if you're using gmail; check under the promotions tab. Mine got lost in there.
BarnyTrubble try checking your junk folder or spam folder. I know some people who ended up finding theirs in there junk folder a day or so later
Good review. Few points.
Larger frame and the strap reduces contact pressure on the head.
The foam isn't virtue foam. It's thicker, wider, and has an extra layer. It attaches the same though.
The other VIOs are great at breathing. Extend, xs, and Ascend are great. (CMD is better yet). The Contour, is the pro level close profile mask. And naturally the tighter the profile/closeness to the face, the less buffer for air venting. But the Contour still has a lot of vents. Our Players love it. The Heat guys won World cup using the Contour and didn't want to use the CMD actually! But the damage and Uprising guys split across the board. No marketing bs on that... We actually pushed on the heat guys, but they were just too happy with the Contour to switch.
Was so hyped for the CMD but I think i'll stay with my E-flex , I don't want to take the chance of spending 200$ for a mask I won't like and already got one I love , nice review !!
Cant wait to get mine! Glad I got to see what comes with the sucker tentacles. Love the custom mask bags!
I was really looking forward to the sucker tentacles but something about that robin's egg blue on the urban grenade grew on me just a bit too much...
but what if one has to wear glasses underneath it?
I did the Kickstarter...got the same.color you're showing here ..plus the kick starter strap! Stoked for it to get here! I've got lots of vio lenses...love the Amber...that's what sealed the deal for since I could use all my.lenses.
James Berry the vio lenses work on the cmd?
@@robertflores7416 yup. The CMD lenses are supposed to be a better lens over the standard Virtue lens but they will all fit. I purchased a clear lens for both of my CMD masks for playing in the late evening. My local outdoor field does evening and night play once a month with big outside lights along the field edge.
Banger tune ! Glad to see you're back brad !👊👊👊
My good ol' JT Proflex has had lots of bounces, especially with recball paint. But totally agree about even if just for comfort, soft is so nice. Remember the Jt Flex 7 ICE series?!
@jeff holly hell might have done good a deal with a local guy nearby last summer and for $50 got two automags a box of paintballs tanks 18v loader and two masks one of them is a "jt ize brown" havent thaught about it before your comment that that mask might hold any higer value so im surpriced.
@@extec101 How is the rubber holding up!? They were so soft that a lot of people didn't like them. I know only a few guys that got them, I loved the colours but couldn't afford them at the time.
@@BRZDR the rubber on my mask is holding good but havent played in the ize mask yet so ther is little to report but considering its rare i might try it a few times during game just for the oldschool feel but my regular mask is a super comfy vforce profiler.
extec101 keep that ize flex in good condition man they are worth a good bit. Make sure the rubber doesn’t warp (common issue in storage).
@@gabevoigt227 had find it a good plase on a shelf for storage and yes making sure the rubber dont warp.
Great review as normal Brad. I have a EVS, Eflex and now CMD. Shout to Blackfridaypaintball and Extreme Paintball.
Loved the production overall on this video.
Thanks!
A couple weeks ago, I got a bounce off of my vio's lense. Idk if my motion gave it a weird spin to avoid it breaking or what, but I shit you not it happened, right at the left eye.
Been there! It happened to me once too, I was more confused than anything lol
The ascend mask is wide at first but tends to shrink in after time .
Reminds me of the start of Jordans using Nike like virtue then getting big enough to become their own.
You can use virtues stealth fan system in this right?
Profilers 4 life motto continues on.
Love my filers!
Last game I was choking in my profiler air in Michigan is extremely humid in summer
@@JLMtime I have lived all up and down the east coast and Texas no issues might want to check with a doctor to make sure you don't have asma or the coof.
I already know that I smoke
I'm looking at getting back into paintball since I quit back in 07. I need all new gear. I had grills when they came out but loved my profilers more than anything. Hated the flex. Are profilers really still that good co.pared to all these new overpriced masks? Cause I have found em for like $60 I can't fathom paying almost 250 for a push or 225 for a cmd
Finally! Can’t wait for mine!
awesome video brad!
cant wait for mines to come in!
Im over here trying to clean my screen, but then I realized that your desk is dirty. Lmao 2:48
And its got holes all over it lol
You forgot to mention the wider strap and mini visor. Keep in mind the Virtue is in fact manufacturing the mask so quality is top notch
How would you compare this mask to to virtue ascend when it comes to breathing? I have the virtue and want too see if this is better. Tx
Nice I can't wait for my Supreme Gold mask to arrive, kinda gutted I didn't get a master sarge one as well
Can this mask be used for airsoft? really like the mask but am worried the bbs would breach the ventilation holes. I understand this is a paintball mask, but was curious if it would work for me.
Great mask Super breathable and foam is So Soft got mine for 70$😃
@5:03, just received one of the new batches of CMD masks... this black samurai doesn't have any of the flex you're describing. Born date on the mask is 04/2020.
It has a little flex, but nothing like a pro flex, or my ize from way back in the day. Reminds me a lot of more of the kind of flex you get on the face part of a profiler.
Mine is definitely more rigid as well. I also have the same black samurai one.
Where did you find the born date of your mask?
@@velocity-xi6001 inside, around where the nose hangs out
Stephen Ford the two clocks?
@@velocity-xi6001 yes
Would like if you’d make a video on the tippmann crossover XVR or even your thoughts on it. Also a video of a low maintenance gun & very reliable for mid rage/ tournament guns.
Will 6mm bbs go through the mask? I play airsoft and i have heard good thing about this mask…. im just worried about that
How did VForce Profiler single lens stay anti fog better than thermal lenses? For someone who wears glasses with Vforce profiler / JT Proflex fitted best, Fave coverage, Ear coverage, breathing and clear communication. What new design/brand can compare?
Thats was never my experiences with single pane V-Froce lens, I'm not sure. I think that the CMD is the best "newer" mask in all those categories.
Paintball Ruined My Life When I used Single Pane lens the only thing that fog up were my glasses if they were not anti fog coating on it. If I was plalying here in California or Germany were I was stationed. Being that VForce is being what it seems phased out by GI. Thank you for your recommendation. Looking for a new google system that would be easier to get lens for.
Looks really nice 👍🏻
You remind me of Ben Bailey from cash cab.. Not a bad thing JS.. Thanks for all your great videos..
Good that shows awesome!
Are the lenses on the CMD and vio interchangeable?
Yep
Defiantly a mask to look into.
Didn't get to try it on at Cup. There were a bunch of people there looking and trying it on while I was pressed for time on that Wednesday. #RefLife.
I'm having a crisis. I can't decide between the ascend or the cmd.
I would pick the CDM, its lighter and breaths better. I also think its more comfortable.
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife Hope so. Pulled the trigger. A pair of black acid is on it's way.
In your opinion. What's the most breathable mask on the market?
Do you think an air soft bb could fit through the ventilation?
No
Dont like the exsess profile as in angeleyes and EVS. I like it slim and tight against the temple.
Wait the C2 Eyon is never going to become a thing? Then why the hell am I still playing paintball...
I'm in the same case buddy
jmanthackdaddy there’s always the EVS I’m just as bummed as you man.
Just buy the cmd I did
So the foam has that stupid nose bridge thing?
Im not sure what you mean?
No that's the Push Unite
hi. i want to get started in paintball.. every one is all for the cronus but i was wondering what the story is with the gryphon fx and spyder victor. it would be cool if you compare the three guns to inlighten us.
thanks
your fans from south africa
cheers
Gryphon is awful, very cheaply made exterior body that is prone to cracking. The Victor is great for the price, but the extra that little extra for the Cronus is worth it.
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife dankie/ thank you for the info. i found very little reviews on the cryphon, that is why im asking. my dad bought a spyder and looks great but the cronus looks alot more durable.
keep up the cool videos
I say this comment so you notice me sir, but how would you compare this to the push unite if you had to say?
First, Love the Video man! keep it up!!!
How does the CMD mask work with (eye) glasses? I have problems with my Virtue Vio Ascend mask and looking for a new mask. Has the CMD mask the same frame as it uses the same glasses?
It does use the same frame as the Vio, it does fit quite a bit wider though.
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife Thanks!
Just looks to me like they used that soft rubber on the bottom cuz it was just cheaper...Not sure how that $170 price point justifies this mask...I’ll just buy a Push Unite for that price..
In regards to startup mask companies, I don't think you can draw an even comparison between BunkerKings and Push. The BunkerKings mask looks to be nothing more than a redesigned Vio Ascend. It's based on an already established goggle system. Essentially, all they had to do was take the Ascend CAD model, stretch/add some lines in a few places to make it look different, then have the molds made to manufacture it, presumably utilizing Virtue's already established lines. It probably could've been released as the 'Virtue Vio: Ascended' and just been an updated Ascend. Their Kickstarter alone probably pulled enough in to put them in the green (assuming, as I said, that they're utilizing Virtue's established manufacturing). Push, by comparison, was a ground up design. I think the $170 price point is unreasonable; the Kickstarter price was much more in line with where this mask should be. I also thought this was supposed to have redesigned foam, yet it appears to be the same as the current Contour foam. That bums me out as the foam is my only gripe with the Contour mask. I realize I make a few assumptions here. (Full disclosure: The Virtue lens system is my current favorite on the market; I wear my Vio Contours exclusively over all my other masks).
Agree with most of that, thanks for the comment!
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife Hey thanks for responding! I've watched your content for well over a year now and love the stuff you do. Please keep it up! I've particularly enjoyed your recent live streams where you speak your views on the current state of the NXL. I feel much the same way about a lot of the points you make. You keep me interested in paintball when life prevents me from playing. Keep up the great work man!
Love your vids
Brad, how do the Push unite and the EVS stack up against each other and this one? Also which of these would be best with glasses?
I don't think there is a universal mask that works best with glasses. Peoples heads and frames are shaped so different, it makes it hard to point to a mask that works the best. Honest, the best way is to try them on. Give this a watch - th-cam.com/video/glBPLbHx3NI/w-d-xo.html
Man the CMD and Push are the best masks out. I would go CMD I think it has better ventilation and is more comfortable.
dam... thats the exact mask i need for my color combo.... Joker style paint job on my pew... where did you source it if you dont mind me asking?
Anyone remember how bad Sly Profits used to be in terms of breatheablility? I do miss my profits though :(
They were mega comfy, but yeah....
Hey im wondering if i could fill a co2 tank 20 ounce to be exact with compressed air because im going to get into paintball and im getting a Azodin KAOS 2
Which on the website says its a co2 gun so could i fill the co2 tank with compressed air? Please and thank you
CO2 and HPA (high pressure air) are two VERY different sources of pressurized gas to power a paintball gun's firing cycle. CO2 tanks cannot ever be used for HPA, since they are not designed to handle the pressure of HPA. CO2 tanks can only be filled with CO2 and are filled by weight since the tanks are designed to handle only a certain quantity by weight to ensure they do not overpressurize and possibly explode. HPA is filled by PSI/pressure and not by the weight of the air. If you want to run HPA, you will need an aluminum or carbon fiber tank. (Also, it wouldn't really be possible to fill a CO2 tank with HPA, since CO2 tanks do not have the quick disconnect fill nipple that HPA tanks have.)
virtue vio ascend or bunker kings cmd?
CMD, the ventilation is much better.
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife thanks!
If you haven’t taken face bounces it’s because you play at a place with quality paint. Here where I play, shit I could catch lens bounces at the right angle lol
Those angel eyes.
I got a bounce in the face from a vforce grill lol. Punched me square in the mouth. Then I felt my mask and nothing, never broke.
I honesty don't think I have ever have. I have however been bounced in the lens a few times, now that is confusing lol
Looks great up close. From the kickstarter campaign it just looked eh whateva.
Agreed but my proflex lenses just seem to get worse and worse so a new mask sub 100 bucks I jumped on it.
Immediate like for Genesis
Love your vids i hope we can see some game play
In a few days hopefully 😃
Very cool ill be looking forward to it
Breathability is key for me! I feel like HK just ignored breathability
rizodinho I breath fine with my KLRs
I'll keep it ol school & stick to my Pro Flex for half the price.
Preach that!
Maybe 5 years ago lol. CMDs go for like 50-70 now, OG JT stuff goes for hundreds
I bought it
I thought you quit
I know this has nothing to do with the video but I had a question on what your opinion on axe 2.0 vs the axe pro
Proflex 4life, yo
I’ve gotten bounces off my super old pro flex in tourneys. It will bounce, mostly off the break tho. Maybe cuz they are far away lol.
Can you remove the visor on it?
The "Mini" visor is part of the goggle frame, so it can not be removed.
Just subscribe bro keep up tge good work
If your upset about the possibility of paint in your grill, your in the wrong sport. Play enough and eventually your gonna get some skittles mouth. Being able to breath takes priority.
Too many lines and places for paint to get into. Imagine having to clean that out lol
Because running it under hot water for 30-45 secs is hard?
Who cleans masks?
John Paul Johnson that doesn’t always suffice on my dye mask so...
I always just dip my mask or use a rag. As long as you do the day of I haven't had a problem.
Damn dude that’s weird looking grill
oh i have a smoke ize to this day
also they were flex 7 ize
Soooo... They are basically a colorful and more expensive version of my ascends.
It was cheaper for me. ;D
No, this is more gooder
Breathes way better. Ascends don't breathe very well
Don't get shot in the face and u wont eat paint, pretty simple
I've gotten bounces even straight off the lens... If you play rec with rentals who use very, ahem, robust balls they'll bounce from rocks.
Point is dont forget to breathe
I need to get some of these.
My fatass needs to breathe lmao
Gunna split so many lips with people wearing these
No, ur right, a beginner 3d printer is indeed 200$
They sure look neeto lol. I'll keep my flex/eflex and my profilers
I dont know what to do!
Anyone with glasses wear these?
The mask does not look good at all , the softness doesn't seem great your face is no going to be taking the impact instead. Also the Vios have a large bend that obstructs vision by the nose. These seem to have it as well. I'll stick with V-Force Grill anyday
I haven't seen the comment yet like Brad said so.... What about getting paint in your mouth?!
i'm guessing you've never worn a proflex and gotten shot in the mask
@@hpjoshua was just a joke...
@@PwnagePB
i see it now
Haha i do like the mask though
Comment.
Why can’t you bring your own paint in some paintball fields?
Because the facility or paintball field makes most of their profit by selling their own paint
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