| What makes a good paintball? Why are some | | | | Many people buy ammo at their local field for |
| paintballs more expensive than others? Do I have to | | | | convenience. This, however, is not a cheap option. |
| pay a lot of money for good quality ammo? These | | | | There are many different brands of good quality, |
| are questions that vex paintballers, particularly those | | | | inexpensive paintballs to be found online. This is, by far, |
| new to the sport. Let's address these issues to enable | | | | the cheaper option. Take your own ammunition to your |
| you to buy wisely. | | | | local field; if they charge you for the privilege, it is still |
| Do more expensive paintballs perform better than | | | | worth it. If they don't allow you to use your own ammo, |
| cheaper ones? | | | | find another field! |
| In a word: yes. More expensive ammo has tighter | | | | How should I store my paintballs? |
| quality control regulations than its cheaper rivals. | | | | You should always store your ammunition in a cool, |
| Paintballs vary considerably in quality and you should | | | | dry place; between 60-85 degrees is ideal, with as little |
| expect to pay more to enhance your performance. | | | | humidity as possible. Paintballs do not have an indefinite |
| How do paintballs vary in quality? | | | | shelf-life. They will develop flat spots if left too long |
| Quality ammunition is more consistent and reliable. It | | | | which will affect their trajectory. Try to ensure a |
| resists the affects of humidity and moisture. This | | | | regular turn over of balls. |
| results in better performance in extreme conditions. | | | | In short, there are numerous brands of paintballs |
| Quality paintballs will be less likely to shrink or swell in | | | | available to you on the market. They vary in quality. |
| extremes of temperature. | | | | You must expect to pay more for higher quality |
| Good ammo is strong enough to withstand expulsion | | | | ammo. You can buy good quality paintballs online for a |
| from the gun without exploding; it is thin enough to | | | | good price. Keep them in a cool, dry place and change |
| burst on impact, and not before. | | | | your stock regularly. |
| Good quality paintballs have a better paint fill, so the | | | | Choosing the right paintball for your marker can affect |
| paint is brighter in colour and it marks well. It is | | | | your performance on the field greatly. Try out small |
| washable, yet less easy to wipe off on the field. | | | | quantities of different brands to see what you get on |
| Good paintballs are more spherical resulting in a | | | | best with. Match your barrel size to the correct |
| straighter trajectory, greater distance and more | | | | paintball size. Don't compromise on price; you only get |
| accuracy. | | | | what you pay for. |
| Where can I buy good, cheap paintballs? | | | | |