{"product_id":"virtue-spire-vi-6-loader-black","title":"Virtue Spire VI 6 Loader Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirtue Spire VI 6 Loader Black\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sixth generation of the Spire, the most winning paintball loader in history. Virtue took everything players liked about the Spire V and pushed it further with a faster processor, smarter dual-sensor feeding, Wi-Fi firmware updates, and a sealed eye cover that keeps broken paint away from the sensors. This one comes in clean, all black with a translucent backshell so you can see your paint level at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.spire6blk-img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 16px 0 24px; border-radius: 6px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVirtue Spire VI Loader: What's New in the Sixth Generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spire 6 runs a more advanced processor that makes the feeding logic quicker and more precise than any Spire before it. It reads two inputs at once, an accelerometer that feels the shot when you fire and infrared eyes that watch the paint in the feed tube. The loader uses both to decide when to feed and when to stop, so it keeps up whether you're snapping one shot or running a long lane off the break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew Toolless Sealed Eye Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirty eyes are one of the most common reasons a loader acts up. On the Virtue Spire VI the paint-sensing eyes sit behind a sealed cover that helps keep broken paint, dirt, and debris off the sensors, so they keep reading paint reliably as it moves through the feed tube. The cover comes off without tools when it's time to wipe it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"spire6blk-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/7347\/1606\/files\/virtue-spire-vi-sealed-eye-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of the toolless sealed eye cover that protects the sensors on the Virtue Spire VI loader\" width=\"2000\" height=\"728\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirmware Updates and Settings Over Wi-Fi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no app to download. Connect to the loader over Wi-Fi and open the configurator right in your phone or computer browser. From there you can check device and battery status, pick your battery type for accurate battery monitoring, and install free firmware updates as Virtue releases them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"spire6blk-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/7347\/1606\/files\/virtue-spire-vi-wifi-configurator.jpg\" alt=\"Virtue Spire VI Wi-Fi browser configurator on a phone for settings and firmware updates\" width=\"2000\" height=\"728\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTune the Spire 6 to the Paint You Shoot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four-finger Spire Drive is still soft on paint and built to work past jams before they happen, from dimpled practice paint to brittle tournament fills. What's different now is that the Virtue Spire VI comes with three toolless drive finger sets so you can dial in how it handles your paint:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Grey Soft:\u003c\/strong\u003e the gentlest touch for brittle tournament paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Stock:\u003c\/strong\u003e the classic Spire balance of gentle handling, jam resistance, and fast feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark Grey Firm:\u003c\/strong\u003e more force on the paint for a quicker burst off the break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo swap them, lift the magnetic Spire Drive out by hand, change the fingers, and drop it back in. Want even more options? Virtue also offers an upgrade kit that adds Blue Extra Soft and Red Firm fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"spire6blk-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/7347\/1606\/files\/virtue-spire-vi-drive-fingers.jpg\" alt=\"Virtue Spire VI loader with three interchangeable drive finger sets, Light Grey Soft, Black Stock and Dark Grey Firm\" width=\"2000\" height=\"728\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Hard Play and Easy Cleaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocking Hinged Shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide, dive, or core sample like the worst of them. The locking nylon shell is made to stay shut through rough play. Press the release to swing it open with one hand, then lift out the toolless tray to change batteries or clean up between points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"spire6blk-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/7347\/1606\/files\/virtue-spire-vi-locking-hinged-shell.jpg\" alt=\"Virtue Spire VI loader with the locking hinged shell swung open\" width=\"2000\" height=\"728\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eToolless From Top to Bottom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spire drive cone, raceway, eye cover, and even the circuit board all come out without tools. That makes it easy to wipe away oil and broken paint, do routine maintenance, or drop in an upgraded board later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"spire6blk-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/7347\/1606\/files\/virtue-spire-vi-toolless-disassembly.jpg\" alt=\"Virtue Spire VI loader toolless disassembly showing the magnetic Spire Drive, raceway and circuit board\" width=\"2000\" height=\"728\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSee Your Paint Without Opening the Lid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe translucent nylon backshell brings back the look of the original Spire with more durability. Take a quick look before the horn or while you're tucked behind a bunker and you'll know how much paint you have left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake Your Virtue Spire VI Your Own\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack goes with everything, but if you want to match your marker or run team colors, the Spire VI platform supports 10 interchangeable backshells, 9 color kits, and 9 speed feed options. Pair this black loader with a bright accent kit or a contrasting backshell for a look that's all yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"spire6blk-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/7347\/1606\/files\/virtue-spire-vi-customize.jpg\" alt=\"Virtue Spire VI loaders shown with different backshells, color kits and speed feeds\" width=\"2000\" height=\"728\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor players who want more, the optional Spire VI Pro Board adds Pro Adaptive Logic, which adjusts feeding based on loader position and can switch to backup feeding if the eyes get dirty. It also unlocks Breakout Mode before the horn, plus browser settings for feeding response, LED effects, and startup sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixth generation Virtue Spire with a faster, more advanced processor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-sensor feeding logic using an accelerometer and infrared eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToolless sealed eye cover protects the sensors from broken paint and debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi browser configurator with free firmware updates, no app needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree included drive finger sets: Light Grey Soft, Black Stock, Dark Grey Firm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic four-finger Spire Drive lifts out by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocking hinged nylon shell with one-handed release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslucent backshell for checking your paint level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToolless drive cone, raceway, eye cover, and circuit board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the optional Spire VI Pro Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.spire6blk-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0; }\n.spire6blk-table td { padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spire6blk-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtue Spire VI (6th generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeeding Logic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-sensor, accelerometer plus infrared eyes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToolless sealed eye cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic four-finger Spire Drive, toolless removal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Finger Sets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Grey Soft, Black Stock, Dark Grey Firm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional Finger Sets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Extra Soft and Red Firm (upgrade kit, sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSettings and Updates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi browser configurator, free firmware updates, no app\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocking hinged nylon shell, translucent backshell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpgrades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpire VI Pro Board, 10 backshells, 9 color kits, 9 speed feed options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.so-tab { position: relative; width: 100%; overflow: hidden; margin: 12px 0; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; }\n.so-tab label { position: relative; display: block; padding: 16px 45px 16px 20px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1em; cursor: pointer; line-height: normal; margin: 0; }\n.so-tab input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; z-index: -1; }\n.so-tab-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .35s; }\n.so-tab input:checked ~ .so-tab-content { max-height: 600px; }\n.so-tab label::after { content: \"+\"; position: absolute; right: 20px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: 300; transition: all .35s; }\n.so-tab input:checked + label::after { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); }\n.so-tab-content p { margin: 0; padding: 0 20px 16px; line-height: 1.6; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-spire6blk-1\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"faq-spire6blk\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"faq-spire6blk-1\"\u003eWhat's the difference between the Spire 6 and the Spire 5?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the Spire V, the Spire VI has a more advanced processor, refined dual-sensor feeding logic, a sealed eye cover, Wi-Fi settings and firmware updates, a translucent backshell, and three drive finger sets in the box. Want to compare? Check out our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/virtue-spire-loaders\"\u003eVirtue Spire loaders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-spire6blk-2\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"faq-spire6blk\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"faq-spire6blk-2\"\u003eDo I need an app to update the Spire VI?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. You connect to the loader over Wi-Fi and open the configurator in your browser. That's where you check battery status, choose your battery type, and install free firmware updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-spire6blk-3\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"faq-spire6blk\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"faq-spire6blk-3\"\u003eWhich drive finger set should I use?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with Black Stock, which is the classic Spire feel. Go to Light Grey Soft if you're shooting brittle tournament paint, or Dark Grey Firm if you want more push off the break.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-spire6blk-4\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"faq-spire6blk\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"faq-spire6blk-4\"\u003eCan I change the color of my Spire VI later?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Spire VI works with interchangeable backshells, color kits, and speed feeds, so you can swap the look whenever you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-spire6blk-5\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"faq-spire6blk\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"faq-spire6blk-5\"\u003eWhat does the Spire VI Pro Board add?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optional Pro Board adds Pro Adaptive Logic, a backup feeding mode for when the eyes are dirty, and Breakout Mode. It also lets you adjust feeding response, LED effects, and startup sound in the browser configurator. The circuit board swaps in without tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cinput id=\"faq-spire6blk-6\" type=\"checkbox\" name=\"faq-spire6blk\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"faq-spire6blk-6\"\u003eHave a question before you order?\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"so-tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive us a call at 847-437-7400 or send us a message. We've been helping paintball players since 2002 and we're happy to help you pick the right loader setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virtue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42887273119877,"sku":"700-690-86608","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/7347\/1606\/files\/virtue-spire-vi-6-loader-black-700-690-86608-7.jpg?v=1794441037","url":"https:\/\/www.discountpaintball.com\/products\/virtue-spire-vi-6-loader-black","provider":"Discount Paintball","version":"1.0","type":"link"}