New JT Frames

[iamthelazerviking]

Between the new thin frames, the new QLS frames, the different colors they'll be offering, including G1 foam on them, and what looks to hopefully be a better skirt shape on the Proflex lowers (the GI molds from the last several years are hideous and don't compare to the original)...the Proflex is better than ever.

[Impactfour]

You can thank John Dresser for a lot of the recent changes, he owns pbretro and worked with JT to make pretty much all of the new runs like clears and things happen, I'd imagine he was involved with the QLS stuff too

[zinger565]

Between the new thin frames, the new QLS frames, the different colors they'll be offering, including G1 foam on them, and what looks to hopefully be a better skirt shape on the Proflex lowers (the GI molds from the last several years are hideous and don't compare to the original)...the Proflex is better than ever.

Including the G1 foam on them is such a massive win. I love that foam. I've even been putting it on my og Vents.

[vijil]

Wait, so, at cup *three* new JT compatible frames were launched?

The HK, the QLS, and the thins?

Someone please lmk what's the difference between the QLS and the thins. They seem basically identical. Are they made by different companies?

[zinger565]

Wait, so, at cup *three* new JT compatible frames were launched?

The HK, the QLS, and the thins?

Someone please lmk what's the difference between the QLS and the thins. They seem basically identical. Are they made by different companies?

Yes.

QLS = Quick change Lens System. Think Flex-X style frames but better, and they fit the proflex. Look similar to the current "thick" frames.

Thins = new mold of the classic thin design. Nothing revolutionary, just the thin look.

[vijil]

Got it.

I have this odd desire to try the new hk frames with an OG bottom

[Chuck E Ducky]

Proshield!

[Magmoormaster]

If I'm understanding correctly that the new HK RMX frames take JT lowers, that'll be a huge win for them. Obviously I haven't handled either of them, but the lens change looks way better on it than the JT QLS.

I've never been a huge Proflex fan, but this is making it a lot more interesting to me.

[vijil]

Apparently it does work, it's just a bit loose and so a little electrical tape on the pegs may be in order.

When playing, I'll change lenses all the time - depending on conditions. Every hour sometimes. So quick change is a must and the faster the better.

[1snowridr]

I got the new QLS this week & disappointing is an understatement.

[1snowridr]

The frames are stiff in general. You have to remove the lowers to change the lens and it wasn't that much faster. Really that's what annoys me most. The foam however is nice.

[Impactfour]

That's a bummer, what a silly way to have designed things

[iamthelazerviking]

They kept saying you didn't have to remove the lowers, lame

[BrickHaus]

Of all the releases. I am most interested in the infamous highlighter green frames. I sent a link to my wife as its too close to X mas to buy myself anything. Maybe Ill get a pair this year.

And I wanna put them on my white hk rmx lowers. I got white lowers for the rare occasion we play glow ball. That frame, and a little uv reactive paint on the whites should do just fine.

[C.G The "UAV"]

I for one would love a Proteus re-release. I'd even be happy with them replacing the rubber bottom portion with plastic. The problem I have with just about every mask out there is that the straps run over the ear such that tightening the strap pulls the sides in tighter onto the ear. With the strap on the proteus being attached behind the ear , it was easy to get a tight mask with zero ear pressure.

This would be amazing. I was wondering who to contact to see if they would do the all hard plastic ones for like paintball retro. I would love an all red and an all brown one. It seems people are getting into the brown colors these days for some reason.

[Chuck E Ducky]

I want Classic Proshield bottoms in new colors. If I could get red or purple that would make me moist. Especially now with the release of new thins.

[ThatBobbyjoe]

The hydra lowers are shield esque and clear. Apparently they take dye good as well.

[MrBarraclough]

I'd love some new production highlighter bottoms, in either style, just for when I volunteer as a ref.

I had heard that the molds for the original Proshield bottoms with the horizontal vents were destroyed years ago.

[Chuck E Ducky]

So were the thin frames. Today it would be so easy to 3D scan a NIB part and make a mold especially for a company that specializes in making injection molds. Modify the logo and you would be good to go. The issue is scaling the production large enough to justify the mold production cost. It’s never been easier but the overhead is still high. My understanding T2 fronted the capital to bring them back and they hammered him pretty good to do it. Time will tell if it pays off I’m sure the quick change frames are going to cut into that. Since they are not much thicker then the classic throw back frames. But if T2 drops custom colors even just play off what’s already available it will be a big hit. They slow roll them so people have time to recover from the latest purchase.

[Chuck E Ducky]

The Hydra look goofy to me. They are much longer. + people want insane money for them.

My dyed highlighter bottoms look better IMO. But whenever you dye you have to keep doing them since the dye fades over time. This is the 2nd time I did them this photo was taken right after. They fade to a lighter color by the end of the season and I have to redo them.

I would love a classic shape shield bottoms in a dark red like the red nose on the new masks. I won’t pay JT Hype prices to get a pair of Original Red Proshield that’s just stupid to me. I have thought about Cerokote but since Bearfoot closed up it’s expensive and nobody will Guarantee their work will hold up.

[BrickHaus]

I did end up getting the infamous volt green frames for X mas. Wanted to share here in this chat about the new frames.

[gcr]

badass

[Chuck E Ducky]

Im waiting on my new thins. ChuckLove got his with the new foam and they look pretty good so far. But like the older frames are a bit of a pain to change out lenses.

[Drcemento]

Welp, santa seemed to think i wanted a QLS for Christmas...I was excited at the idea of an easier lens change system but was certainly not in need of a new set. Anyway, out of the blue there they were on Christmas morning, and I love a nice surprise....so with an open mind I opened them up.....

... and I'm happy to say, I'm warming up to them, I'm a clean goggle freak and these are far easier to deal with without feeling like I'm about to tear my precious OG olive thins every time I need to clean up a puddle of paint from a face shot. I have a giant head and find they are super comfy, I don't notice the weight, though I think I'd prefer the stiffer G1 foam. I don't know what they were thinking with the olive color - its like nothing I've seen before and I just don't get why JT cannot bring itself to do a proper olive again, but I'm having fun building a new set around them. Meanwhile here they are on misfits olive/black ice bottoms, where they might stay. JT did do tan/black ice bottoms which might be a nicer combo.

[nerdcore]

Welp, curiosity won & i got a pair of QLS frames in yesterday. So far... not impressed.

Lens change takes longer than with my old thicks. Swapping the strap has extra steps. The foam is meh.