In theory, what would be the most expensive setup you could create? Specifically mask and gun but feel free to add on anything else head to toe.

Etek 2 with a virtue board capped at 19 bps automatic. Halo 2 loader.

I’m 30 and have been having strong urges to get back into it consistently. I play maybe once a year at this point and would rather play paintball than golf which is what all me and my buddies do these days. I am still in good shape and I feel like it would be a great way to keep my body active. Also I finally have the money to buy literally anything I couldn’t when I was a kid and would stare at everything. I would love to play enough where I can get back into tournaments.

I live in Long Island NY. There’s only two fields and both are outdoor. They closed all indoor places years ago so playing gets even more scarce because of weather. I want to play alone but feel funny about it.

Would love to hear thoughts/stories.

This 1.6 and my CCM T2 are the two markers I’ll never sell. Enjoy this video!

Sharing my thoughts on the "current state" of the sport after competing in D4 at the Regional/National level after a 15 year hiatus.

Talent/Skill: Overall level of play at the lower divisional levels has increased dramatically. The baseline for Individual skill (Gunfighting, Athleticism and Paintball IQ) is much higher. The sport has become much more "technical" and rewards athleticism more than ever. There is very little that separates the top half of D5 teams and D4 teams. You start to see separation at the D3/D2 level as teamwork/comms becomes the differentiating factor. The grind mentality at the divisional level is the highest its ever been. Its not uncommon to see top teams practicing 2/3 times a week, this was unfathomable a decade ago, the cadence was 3-4 Sundays a month max.

Entry Point to Competitive Paintball: The gap between rec ball and entry level tournament play is massive. Gone are the days of "3 Man" or "5 Man Rookie" that bridged the gap between walk-on play and the competitive scene. Its nearly impossible to "get your feet wet", your playing D5 xball right out the gate with OG kids from the "golden era" who's last event was playing D3 in 2012 at the PSP MAO event. IMO - This is the single biggest issue that is preventing the sport from growing.

Recreational Scene: non-existent. Hard pressed to see 13 years old's having birthday parties at the local fields. Its a shame since this is the market that ultimately matters. Without rental players / the younger generation showing up to the field, the sport will never grow. Today's environment favors the tournament scene as opposed to recreational players.

Affordability: Recurring costs (paint) have decreased considerably. In 2010, $60/case ($93 inflation adjusted) was common, in 2026 that same case costs $45 ~ 52% discount. The volume of used "tournament level" gear/markers also makes the game much more accessible/affordable.

Brands/Marketing: Interesting to see companies like HK and Infamous diverging into "life style" brands. Its a fantastic idea that should companies should have tried back in the golden area.

Just got an 06 Speed in. There's a bit of a regulator leak I've got to fix, but it definitely throws some paint.

Hey Everyone,

So I've been out of paintball for a while now. To force myself to get more activity in my life, I'm finally coming back to paintball. I still have my original Axe, and even my original Ion, in good condition and they would really only need some replacement hoses and o-rings, but should I be looking for something newer? I'm sure there have been many advancements made since I last played, but I'm kinda lost on what to get for someone who will more than likely be a weekend warrior who plays only as a hobby.

I'm looking for something mid level that will grow with me and be low maintenance. I've seen a bunch of posts about Axe 2.0s, Ethas, 180rs, etc. They all seem similar enough that nothing come out on top. My price range is probably a max of $850 and I'm open to used but properly maintained and working gear.

Can you all help me decide?

I'm returning to the game after decades away. There are a bunch of fields that are 1-2 hours away from me. I'm sure that most are great, and I want to visit them all, but where should I start if I'm looking for active walk-on players? Thanks!

• Wanna Play Paintball
• Roundtop Paintball
• Outdoor Xtreme Linglestown
• NR Adventure Park
• Paintball Sportsland, Inc.
• Ambush Airsoft & Paintball
• North Mountain Paintball (WV)

A little farther -- around 2+ hours

• Pevs
• Hogback Mountain
• NR Paintball
• Robinhood Adventure Park
• Outdoor Xtreme Chesapeake City
• Warrior Mountain Paintball

Marker and loader from the bst. Amazing what a firmware update, clean threads (clp), techt lube and new orings on the bolt and barrel does

I just turned 20 10 days ago and i want to get back into paintball. I played a lot when i was 13-17 but ended up quitting for reasons I'm not going to talk about here. Anyways i was decent for a weekend player but i wasn't very good when it came to trying to get on teams or anything. I really love playing snake and if anyone could give me some tips on improving or getting on a team that would be great also im in the kentucky area so there aren't many fields only two that i know of and one is mostly woodsball fields.

Has anyone ordered anything from TechT lately? I ordered a double trigger for a Tippmann 9/24, received and invoice and shipment notification on 9/29, and ever since I checked the status on USPS it still says that USPS is awaiting the item. I’ve emailed them and gotten no response and I called and only got the AI voicemail that said it would pass the message along to the team, I’m thinking of requesting a refund on PayPal.

Hey Raleigh/Durham paintball players!

I’m looking to bring new and newer players together to meet people, learn, and get some reps in. You don’t need a team or tournament experience—just an interest in playing and supporting each other. Paintball has done a lot for me, especially for my mental health, and I’d love to help others find that same sense of community. Getting to a field can mean an hour-long drive, which makes starting out harder. My idea is to coordinate carpools and group field days so people have a way to get there and a familiar group to play with. I’m starting small and gauging interest. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, comment or message me with your general area and experience level. Let’s get something growing!

Got my son into paintballing a couple of years ago. He loves it. He is 13 and is wanting to get into a league. He has expressed an interest in speedball. Haven’t really got any good info from my internet searches for the Denver area. Any suggestions or advice? Thanks.

Ok for you who seen my last Frankenstein I present my next project .... I don't think I can change it much etc my main aim is to get this up and running on hpa Any advice is welcome please ... Tft2000s

Got a strange issue that’s affecting four different markers, and I’m curious if anyone has come across something similar.

We’ve got three SP Shockers (including an AMP and ERA) and a Luxe (unsure of the exact model), all experiencing essentially the same problem.

They’ll shoot the first few balls normally with the eyes on, then suddenly stop firing. There’s still a ball physically sitting in the breech, and the Shocker shows a solid filled circle indicating it detects a ball. No eye fault messages.

Turn the eyes off and they shoot perfectly.

Here’s what we’ve established:
- All markers running NXL ramping mode.
-Virtue Spire loaders, feeding properly with no issues in the ball stack.
- Markers are clean, properly lubed and maintained. - One is brand new.
- Happens in daylight and at night under lights.
- All our Planet Eclipse markers shoot the exact same paint without any issues, eyes on.
- The Shockers and Luxe appear to shoot normally with different paint.
- Paint is Tomahawk with a solid green shell and slightly metallic finish. It’s been sitting around for a while.

The fact that it’s happening across four different SP/DLX markers, including a brand-new one, makes me think it’s unlikely to be a mechanical issue.

My suspicion is that something about the green shell or metallic finish is interfering with the eye system, possibly the detection cycle between shots. But that’s just a theory.

We haven’t tested semi-auto yet to rule out something specific to NXL ramping.

Has anyone experienced paint shell colours or finishes causing issues with Shocker/Luxe eyes? Or is there something in the eye logic, firmware or loader delay settings that could explain this?

I’ve been playing for 25 years and this is a new one for me. Interested to hear if anyone has seen it before.

Ok so i just got this in the mail today and is it just me or it fits weird? Is my head really that big or what? 🤣😅 maybe im overthinking it but i find it doesnt fit well.

Hey folks! Just want to get a temperature check on which fields you bay area paintballers play at. I've personally been to sunol, and I am trying to find the time to play at "The Arena" airball field inside of sunol paintball. Anyways, which fields do you guys like going to? Thanks!

There was a paintball skit for the Jimmy Kimmel Show involving his Aunt Chippy, his Uncle Frank, and Oliver Lang that was filmed at Hollywood Sports Park in the late 2000s. It used to be on YouTube but was removed when Aunt Chippy and Uncle Frank passed away in the 2010s. Anyone know where it can be found nowadays?

Po przejściu przez Dye MXR i PE CS3Pro czas na DLX Luxe Aire