The Newest and Hotest marker to hit the paintball market by storm has been the Angel by WDP.  It is one of the fastest shooting, most expensive markers to ever hit the paintball industry.  Though it has a rather expensive price tag, it has many features which set it well above the rest of the other markers in its category.  With a variety of available options, colors, and styles, the Angel is definitely making its mark on the fields, with the tournament players, as well as the enthusiatic player which has to have one of the best.

** The Standard Angel **
 

The Standard Angel.  No external cuts or milling.  Vertical feed, regulator, single trigger, comes with adjustable rate of fire chip (provided within the 45 grips), "Hogue style" 45 grips, all standard.  Can be upgraded to a full-auto chip.  (Note: on-gun gauge not standard, was added by distributor).
 

A view from the back shows the charging jack adapter on the left, the power LED in the top center, and the bolt door release pin on the right.
 
 

The Standard Angel Retails for about $1250 US.  Price varies according to daily exchange rate from the UK.  I have seen used Angels on the market anywhere from $800-1100+
 

** The Eclipse Angel **

Notice the difference in size between two Angels.  The Eclipse is on the left, with the trimmed down body.  The Standard has a much wider body on top.
 
 

The Eclipse also features shaved corners on the top both in the front and the back.  The difference between the Mark II and original Eclipse Angels are the new "A" insignia on the top, and the slight ramping up of the body towards the feed nipple which has been flattened on the Mark II Eclipses.  Eclipses also feature the Double Finger trigger (which is an option which has to be ordered).
 

No real other differences.  You can definitely fire at a faster rate with the Eclipse (14 balls per second according to WDP).  Playing with both the Standard and the Eclipse, I was able to fire as fast as I could (fanning the trigger) without breaking a ball (using a VL Revolution Loader).  This particular Eclipse Angel was equiped with a Benchmark throw-foward which mounted an Air America 114ci Raptor tank, which could be setup for both left or right hand shooters.  The throw-foward was a very nice accompanied the Eclipse very nicely.  Not only is it comfortable (for the 114s), but it feels natural.

The Eclipse Angel Retails for about $1500 US.  Price varies according to daily exchange rate from the UK.  I have seen used Eclipse Angels on the market anywhere from $1250-1400+

        Overall, the Angel in general is a very nice marker.  When it first was introduced to the paintball industry, I think that many players were weary of them due to some of the technicalities these guns were having.  Now that there are more "certified" airsmiths supporting the Angel, it makes its it sound buy.  WDP has worked out many of the minor "bugs" that these guns first encountered as well.  In my opinion, compared to the other Electropnuematics on the market (as far as quality, appearance, and performance combined), it is very nice marker, but would be even nicer if it were a little less expensive.
        From my experience with the Angel, buyer be forewarned.  Yes, at over a thousand dollars, it is one of most expensive markers in paintball history, but absolutely worth it to the "diehard" paintball player.  But know that this is merely a downpayment to all of the cases of paint you will be shooting, once you own one.  I'm not saying that it is a bad thing, but can become a rather expensive thing...

Sean Takeda
MPN President