Editing CenterFlag Products (section)

== History ==

=== Compressed-air equipment ===

CenterFlag established its reputation manufacturing high-pressure compressed-air regulators for paintball markers.

Its '''HyperFlow''' range included fixed-output and adjustable regulators intended for use with compressed-air cylinders.

The HyperFlow 420 was a preset regulator designed to screw directly into a standard ASA connection, while the HyperFlow 201 provided adjustable output pressure and an integrated on/off valve.[1]

Both designs incorporated separate gas paths for filling and regulated output, together with an internal filter intended to prevent contaminants from entering the regulator mechanism.[1]

=== HyperFrame development ===

By late 1999, CenterFlag was developing electronic trigger conversions for mechanical paintball markers.

In early winter 1999, [[WARPIG]] technical editor Bill Mills tested a prototype '''HyperFrame''' installed on an [[Airgun Designs Automag]]. The demonstration was conducted with Dennis Ashley and used a prototype electronic loading system. The modified Automag demonstrated fully automatic firing at approximately 22 shots per second.[2]

The commercial HyperFrame became available during 2000.

Unlike a mechanical trigger frame, the HyperFrame used a microswitch, electronic control board and solenoid to operate the marker's existing firing mechanism.

Its electronic controls provided programmable firing modes, a shot counter and a game timer, displayed through an LCD screen.[2]

CenterFlag initially offered conversions for the Automag and Minimag, as well as [[Kingman Spyder]] and [[PMI Piranha]] markers.

In March 2001, WARPIG published a detailed review of the Automag HyperFrame. Testing demonstrated improved trigger response but also identified possible compatibility problems with the marker's sear and on/off assembly. CenterFlag provided technical support and replacement components to address the problems.[2]

=== Autococker development ===

At the [[2001 International Amateur Open]], CenterFlag demonstrated a HyperFrame conversion for the [[WGP Autococker]].

Unlike electronic conversions relying on separate solenoid-operated pneumatic valves, CenterFlag's design used a single electromechanical solenoid to operate both the sear and the Autococker's existing four-way valve.[3]

Company representatives Dennis Ashley and Josh Donahue presented the design, which was expected to enter production during autumn 2001.[3]

=== Tournament involvement ===

CenterFlag supported competitive paintball through equipment sponsorships, product demonstrations and tournament technical support.

At the [[2001 NPPL Chicago Open]], [[Bad Company]] competed using Kingman Spyder markers fitted with CenterFlag electronic trigger systems.[4]

The company also maintained technical support facilities at major tournaments, including the NPPL Los Angeles Open.[2]

In 2003, CenterFlag contributed HyperFrame electronic trigger systems and compressed-air equipment to the prize package for Ultimate Madness.[5]

=== Later operations ===

CenterFlag continued developing compressed-air equipment and accessories during the early 2000s.

At the [[2003 Mardi Gras Open]], the company exhibited the '''Doolie''', an adjustable bottom-line regulator designed to add another stage of pressure regulation to preset compressed-air systems.[6]

The company also produced the '''Ninja''' marker muffler, designed for use by paintball technicians during dry-firing and maintenance. An expanded version with interchangeable breech adapters was displayed at the [[2003 PSP World Cup]].[7]

CenterFlag products remained in use during the later 2000s, including its HyperFlow and Dynaflow compressed-air systems.

The exact date when the company ceased manufacturing paintball equipment has not been established.