A question about paintball markers?

Question

I am looking into playing paintball and am doing some research with markers and I was just curious as to the reason guns such as the Planet Eclipse Ego 10 are so expensive? What makes them so great compared to cheaper models? I was watching a video on ANS paintball about it and the man was talking about electronics menus and interfaces and such on the gun and I was just wondering what this was for. I understand that the more you pay the better it is but coming from airsoft this was 160$ for a decent gun 700$ for a quite good one but that doesn't even compare to the prices on some of these paintball guns that I have seen (browsing ANS). Also, what are some good starter markers? I don't have experience playing paintball but I used to religiously airsoft and play with 400$ and up guns so would I be ok getting a more expensive gun because I have a good amount of experience in shooting/combat type sports or is there a big difference between paintball and airsoft that I should start out cheap as possible and learn the paintball ropes before I start spending money? This is something I really plan on doing and jumping full force into and I will be aiming to play speedball mostly but also some woodsball so any marker recommendations? The Planet Eclipse guns seemed to be at the extreme high price point as far as I could tell but what about the alien brand? I don't plan on spending 700 plus dollars on my first gun but just out of curiosity is a 700 dollar gun considered a pretty good marker (for future reference)?
If anything I said doesn't make sense or anything please feel free to ask for clarification. Thanks!

Answer 1

The higher end guns such as the Planet Eclipse are pro level guns. They are the top of the line guns for players who need the most efficient, consistent, accurate, fast, and adjustable gun out there. You are able to adjust things like dwell, debounce, rate of fire cap, mode, etc. Then there's the milling to get the weight down and to add style. These mostly appeal towards the more experienced players and players who want to enter tournaments and need the top of the line. These guns are not for the guy who plays like 3-4 times in a year but for the guy who's out there almost every weekend. So whether a gun at this level is right for you is something you need to decide for yourself.



But for new players, it's best to start with a beginner mechanical gun such as a spyder because newer players can get lost in the system interface and accidentally mess up their gun. I've seen it many times when a person would accidentally adjust the dwell or they turned the lpr too high. With a mechanical gun, it's hard to mess up anything.



Now with your airsoft background you will feel mostly at home with woodsball because the feeling of tactical movement is there. With speed ball everything is much more fast paced and intense. So if you are planning to play both speedball and woodsball and want something a better than a mechanical gun, get an Azodin Blitz 2 ($170) or an invert mini ($300) they are both excellent electro guns that are geared more towards entry level/intermediate players and have very walkable triggers. Being able to walk a trigger is important because there is no need for true full auto as these guns are so fast on semi auto already. The 2 major pro level tournaments in the US, NPPL and PSP, are either semi or ramping, Not full auto, with an ROF cap under 15 bps.



But if this will be your first time playing paintball definitely rent first. I tell this to costumers all the time, try it first then buy the equipment because you don't want to put money into it and then find out you don't like it. Then you'll be out whatever money you put into it. And as you progress you're definitely want to upgrade and at that point you'll have tried enough high end guns to decide what you want.



Also about Aliens, I've met Jack Rice a few times, the owner of Alien. I remember shooting the very first Alien Interceptor and when he brought out that funky Alien Revelation. His guns are made for those who like to tinker with their guns since you are able to detach the ram assemble from the gun while it's aired up. All of his guns are great guns, except for the 08 indy. Something about the internal milling tolerances. His newest gun, the Alien Invasion I have high hopes for because it's longer trigger frame looks more comfortable to hold.



One thing you should know, higher end guns that use an air solenoid including the invert mini can not use co2 because if the liquid co2 gets into the solenoid it will ruin the gun. So always use compressed air.

Answer 2

I kind of assume you are interested in Woodsball. That is closest to airsoft.



Rent first. Decide if you like the game or not. Look around and talk to people and see what they are using. You might even find some good used markers for a lot less than new.



Find out what the rules at the local field are. You may be limited to semi-auto and pumps. If that is the case, you don't need a high end marker. Many of the mechanical markers will be good enough. Also remember that the more adjustments there are, the more you can screw things up by tinkering with it. Simple and reliable is best in the beginning.



My pump is one of the better ones in the $250-350 price range depending on features. My current main marker would probably cost around $600-800 to replace it with a newer equivalent. I started with a Tippmann A5 and still have it for any time I'm forced to use CO2. I think A5's are under $200 now but you would probably want another $100-200 in extras.



Woodsball is generally not speedball and you'll do well even with a good semi-auto marker. Leave the expensive stuff for your 2nd or 3rd marker as you gain more experience. Stay in the sport long enough and you'll end up getting a pump. At the field, you;ll probably find a lot of Tippmann 98's or maybe A5's that have been in use for years. Remember that those inexpensive Tippmanns can reach out and touch you just the same as the $1000+ marker and some of them will shoot just as fast and accurate. On the other hand in paintball, accurate is not what you might think.



Shadow Wolf

Answer 3

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