[2] This deal was short-lived, so WDP then distributed the Angel independently; refining the marker and releasing new models.

Despite its ubiquitous use in the sport at the time, Rice considered CO2 a dirty gas, so the Angel used miniaturized components that could not withstand impurities in the air or the cooling effects of CO2.

[3] To cater to the sudden need for a high-flow HPA regulator, WDP released the Gov'nair high pressure air system.

The marker featured an electronic firing sequence and light trigger for effective shooting, and low learning curve[3] - .

The first use of the Angel in a NPPL event was at the 1996 World Cup by Ted Kunewa with Washington Reign and Jacko with Banzai Bandits.