Tippmann 98 Custom: The Ideal Starter Marker

 One of the most impressive features of the 98
The Tippmann 98 Custom is popular with players. It isCustom is that it can be upgraded so easily. There are
renowned for its reliability, ease of use, durability,more upgrades available for this marker than any
upgradability and reasonable price. As a beginner, youother. As a beginner, you would be wise to take your
could do a lot worse than choose this solid performertime upgrading rather than do it all in one go. Some of
as your starter marker.the best upgrades are the response trigger and the
Many paintball players have started their paintballflat-line barrel for increased distance and accuracy .
journey with a Tippmann 98 Custom. There is,The Custom Pro consists of a double trigger and a
therefore, a wide network of support out there for youdrop-forward. It is an upgraded version of the 98
should you need it. It is also a popular marker for rentCustom and is very good value for money.
at most commercial fields as it is so reliable. This givesThe Tippmann 98 Custom is a semi-automatic gun. It is
you an opportunity to have a go with one at your localfully compatible with compressed air, co2 and
field before making a purchase.nitrogen.It is fitted with ACT (Anti Chop Technology);
The Tippmann 98 Custom is easy to strip and clean. Itchopping balls is unheard of with this marker. It has a
is a simple clam shell design which can be dismantledfiring rate of 8 balls per second, a quick release feeder
into halves for easy maintenance. There are, however,elbow and a 200 round hopper. The gun is effective
many small parts that can get misplaced if you break itup to a range of 150 feet, although anything over 100
down completely on the field. You need to remove allfeet is a challenge for a non-upgraded barrel. The
the wrench screws to disassemble the marker andmarker also has a front fore-grip and a built in sight
clean it properly. The barrel can also be removedwith sight-rail. With appropriate upgrades, it makes a
easily for thorough maintenance. It is available with agood sniper marker.
maintenance pack comprising: oil, barrel sleeve, cleaningWithin its price range, the gun is a most dependable
cable and spare o-ring.buy. The Tippmann 98 Custom will serve you well and
The Tippmann 98 Custom is a solid workhorse. It iswill, with upgrades, evolve with you as you progress at
made from die cast aluminium which ensures itsthe sport. It's great value for money, hard wearing and
durability and sturdiness. It can stand any amount ofwould be the perfect marker to get you started.
use and abuse and will last you for many years.