Anyone Paintball?

[Drackeo]

Hey so im looking to get more into playing paintball. Ive played a few times and i love it. Im just wondering what markers you guys use and if you have any suggestions for me?

[DogPatch06]

You can't go wrong with anything made by Tippmann. They're rock-solid and absolutely dependable. If you're on a budget, the 98 Custom is a fantastic starting point. The next step up would be an A5, which has this cool mechanical feeding system so you won't chop balls... basically ever. I've even got one with an electronic trigger and at full auto it won't chop or dry fire. If you want to get fancy, they also offer the X7 (basically a cosmetic upgrade) or X7 Phenom, which lets you swap between electrical and mechanical modes. That way you can have burst or auto fire when you want it, and if your battery dies, you just flip a fire selector and you're back to mechanical mode. 

[Valkyrie Lenneth]

i played paintball i thought i loved it, but then i realised airsoft was much better

 

i suggest trying airsoft , but thats my personal opinion

[Nater]

I used to play at a competitive level with a Division 3 team but I stopped, got boring, computer parts too expensive. 

 

But I still have a super nice pump that I'll keep forever. https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/923402_586777771389632_885401355_n.jpg?oh=1db949a0d646f5ed43c9a4bd656cd73f&oe=5650945D

 

 

I have owned/shot every gun on the market so ask me about any specific one.

 

As a general suggestion, I'd say anything by Azodin or GoG, stay away from Dangerous Power, Smart Parts, BT, JT, and I wouldn't suggest any Tippmann Besides the 98.

 

If you'd like me to build you a 'starter kit' give me your price range for everything as well as if you play speedball or woodsball.

[MatthewEnderle]

I bought this one off ebay for $250 with accessories and then shot maybe 50 rounds and now I'm selling it.

[eLucid]

I played competitive speedball for three years from 2006-09.

 

It's extremely expensive and it's a lifestyle choice. If you're just getting into it, don't cheap out on equipment because you can get most of your money back if you don't wait too long to sell. I mostly used EGO (Planet Eclipse) and shocker markers (not sure if PE is still around but they were definitely one of the better companies)

 

If you're playing bushball - you can't go wrong with tippman markers.

Edited August 3, 2015 by eLucid

[Nater]

I played competitive speedball for three years from 2006-09.

 

It's extremely expensive and it's a lifestyle choice. If you're just getting into it, don't cheap out on equipment because you can get most of your money back if you don't wait too long to sell. I mostly used EGO (Planet Eclipse) and shocker markers (not sure if ego is still around but they were definitely one of the better companies)

 

If you're playing bushball - you can't go wrong with tippman markers.

 

 

The new Ego's are alright, the Ego 11's were the best imo, mine was absolutely beautifu

l. 

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/309346_200053766728703_1213685800_n.jpg?oh=e20af18a65c5e605291f33f7d2487ba4&oe=565AA97D

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/291928_186432188090861_4601679_n.jpg?oh=5dca908bc84a139221fe3eff3d53f40d&oe=563F0FF7

 

They've also released a new shocker.

[eLucid]

The new Ego's are alright, the Ego 11's were the best imo, mine was absolutely beautifu

l. 

 

They've also released a new shocker.

 

Sick marker. I absolutely loved my hybrid hygguci shocker. Makes me want to start playing again

[Drackeo]

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The place that i play by me uses those as the rentals (98 Custom and the x7) and personally there blah lol  

 

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Ive played that too but like idk something about paintball is more fun to me lol. Maybe its the playing with paint thing lol messy

 

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Whats the difference between Brushball and Speedball?

 

The new Ego's are alright, the Ego 11's were the best imo, mine was absolutely beautifu

l. 

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/309346_200053766728703_1213685800_n.jpg?oh=e20af18a65c5e605291f33f7d2487ba4&oe=565AA97D

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/291928_186432188090861_4601679_n.jpg?oh=5dca908bc84a139221fe3eff3d53f40d&oe=563F0FF7

 

They've also released a new shocker.

 

In that pic i love that style of markers. Im looking to get one like that tbh the body style at least

[Drackeo]

Also the last few times i played i acted as a "sniper" on my team. I borrowed one of my friends guns and it was super accurate and could shoot far. I loved doing that lol (when ever i play games if i get a sniper ill kill you lol my friends get pissed t me when i do lol )

[Valkyrie Lenneth]

hehe its all personal, some prefer paintball some prefer airsoft i prefer airsoft... if u didnt try airsoft was worth to try that first though ^^

 

all the paintball guns i have tried were shooting with an angle left or right, not that accurate at all :l so it sucked for me

[Drackeo]

hehe its all personal, some prefer paintball some prefer airsoft i prefer airsoft... if u didnt try airsoft was worth to try that first though ^^

 

all the paintball guns i have tried were shooting with an angle left or right, not that accurate at all :l so it sucked for me

 

LOL I did airsoft first idk why but it kinda didnt work for me. too realistic i guess? Idk  

[Nater]

The place that i play by me uses those as the rentals (98 Custom and the x7) and personally there blah lol  

 

 

Ive played that too but like idk something about paintball is more fun to me lol. Maybe its the playing with paint thing lol messy

 

 

Whats the difference between Brushball and Speedball?

 

 

In that pic i love that style of markers. Im looking to get one like that tbh the body style at least

 

That type of marker will run you anywhere from $400-$1850, if you want to know more about high end markers I can write you a novel.

 

Search SpeedBall on youtube.

[wolfgang]

The place that i play by me uses those as the rentals (98 Custom and the x7) and personally there blah lol  

 

 

Ive played that too but like idk something about paintball is more fun to me lol. Maybe its the playing with paint thing lol messy

 

 

Whats the difference between Brushball and Speedball?

 

 

In that pic i love that style of markers. Im looking to get one like that tbh the body style at least

brush is out in the woods and such. where you are already playing it sounds like.

speedball is a field with inflatable bunkers.

 

brush is usually a bit slower pace. depending on where you play. 

speedball is a lot faster and fewer players per game.

[Nater]

Also the last few times i played i acted as a "sniper" on my team. I borrowed one of my friends guns and it was super accurate and could shoot far. I loved doing that lol (when ever i play games if i get a sniper ill kill you lol my friends get pissed t me when i do lol )

 

You'd probably like GoG's G1.

 

http://www.ansgear.com/GOG_G1_Paintball_Gun_s/2455.htm

 

The gun it's modeled after was my absolute favorite woodsball gun.

[Valkyrie Lenneth]

LOL I did airsoft first idk why but it kinda didnt work for me. too realistic i guess? Idk

if it works for u then great, aslong ur happy its all good , i wasnt happy with paintball so i stick wiht airsoft ^^

[Drackeo]

That type of marker will run you anywhere from $400-$1850, if you want to know more about high end markers I can write you a novel.

 

Search SpeedBall on youtube.

 

OH GOD lol thats a lot of money Im looking at around $200 total tbh.I have a mask and balls and things already. Just need a marker, hopper, and compressed air tank.

 

brush is out in the woods and such. where you are already playing it sounds like.

speedball is a field with inflatable bunkers.

 

brush is usually a bit slower pace. depending on where you play. 

speedball is a lot faster and fewer players per game.

 

Ive done both actually. My local place does both. I just didnt know the difference  

[Nater]

Sick marker. I absolutely loved my hybrid hygguci shocker. Makes me want to start playing again

 

They new shockers are fabulous http://www.ansgear.com/category_s/5493.htm.

 

But what's even more beautiful are the new impulses, they really make me want to get back into competitive play. http://www.ansgear.com/JT_Impulse_s/4129.htm

[Drackeo]

You'd probably like GoG's G1.

 

http://www.ansgear.com/GOG_G1_Paintball_Gun_s/2455.htm

 

The gun it's modeled after was my absolute favorite woodsball gun.

 

I liked that but like i like the idk what to call it. Guns like in that one pic you posed. I love the look of them lol

[DogPatch06]

The place that i play by me uses those as the rentals (98 Custom and the x7) and personally there blah lol  

 

 

That's true, they are pretty basic. I kinda assumed you were coming in on the ground level, in which case the fact that you can abuse the heck out of them is pretty nice. As far as electro markers are concerned, I have an old Etek that I've used for years, even at events like OK D-day and it held up just fine. Like Nater, I'd recommend the EGO markers, which iirc are higher-end versions of the Etek. I'm in no way an expert on paintball equipment, and probably don't go often enough to justify keeping what I've got, but what I have has served me very well. 

[Drackeo]

They new shockers are fabulous http://www.ansgear.com/category_s/5493.htm.

 

But what's even more beautiful are the new impulses, they really make me want to get back into competitive play. http://www.ansgear.com/JT_Impulse_s/4129.htm

 

LIKE THAT LOL but less money X)

[Nater]

LIKE THAT LOL but less money X)

 

They actually EXTREMELY cheap for that type of marker.

 

I suggest you purchase used markers from http://www.pbnation.com/forumdisplay.php?f=141

 

Just make sure the person you're buying from is legit.

[wolfgang]

OH GOD lol thats a lot of money Im looking at around $200 total tbh.I have a mask and balls and things already. Just need a marker, hopper, and compressed air tank.

 

 

Ive done both actually. My local place does both. I just didnt know the difference

Maybe look at a used empire mini.

 

 

http://www.ansgear.com/Empire_Mini_Paintball_Marker_Dust_Black_p/empireminidustblack.htm

[Drackeo]

They actually EXTREMELY cheap for that type of marker.

 

I suggest you purchase used markers from http://www.pbnation.com/forumdisplay.php?f=141

 

Just make sure the person you're buying from is legit.

 

I was kinda looking at the tippamnn gryphon. Are they any good? any suggestions like it?

[Nater]

I was kinda looking at the tippamnn gryphon. Are they any good? any suggestions like it?

 

At that price I'd suggest http://www.ansgear.com/Azodin_Kaos_Paintball_Gun_Blue_Silver_p/azodinkaosbluesilver.htm