Millennium mode is a version of ramping used in the European Tournament series. It was very similar to PSP ramping, with a 5 balls per second (bps) activation rate and 15bps maximum rate of fire. The only difference was that there was no one second buffer for ramping. If you stopped pulling the trigger, the board switched back to semi; if your trigger pull rate dropped below 5 pulls per second (pps), the board switched back to semi.
Millennium mode is “ramping” shooting a maximum of 15 bps after achieving 7.5 bps manually. Players may use a .68 caliber paintball marker with a single barrel and trigger system. Double-action triggers are prohibited. Markers will be limited to 15 balls per second, defined as no two consecutive shots timed shorter than 65ms apart. Trigger activation may be stored for up to 100ms after trigger pull.
What is PSP mode?
PSP mode is the mode of firing approved by the organizers of PSP tournaments. It refers to an enhanced ramping mode that allows paintballers to shoot faster than they’re pulling the trigger. The paintball gun will shoot in semi automatic mode. After meeting certain conditions, the enhanced mode will kick in.
Activating PSP mode requires firing 3 semi-auto shots at 5+ bullets per second. If this rate continues, enhanced firing at 15.4 bullets per second kicks in. Most markers use a 0.4 bullet per second safety buffer and set to 15 bullets per second maximum.
Paintball marker boards can fire up to 30+ times per second. However, general rates depend on the trigger pull. Long, hard pulls limit effective rates to 5-6 shots per second. Easy pulls on electric boards enable PSP modes to reach 15+ shots per second through ramping techniques.
What is NXL mode in paintball?
NXL mode is a ramping mode used in tournaments by the National X-Ball League. It allows markers to fire full-auto after the first 3 trigger pulls if the trigger is held down. The rate of fire is capped at 15 balls per second.
The NXL league plays on 150 by 120 foot fields, which encourages fast-paced action. Professional teams receive sponsorship and advertising support. NXL referees start around $150 per day depending on league needs.
Ramping is legal in tournaments and expected given the high volume of paint. PSP, NXL and Millennium ramping modes are approved, each with specific activation rates and maximum balls per second. Following the rules is required to avoid consequences.