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