| If there is a brand of markers that has really left a | | | | caliber semi automatic marker is also fully upgradeable |
| mark on the world of paintball, then it is Tippmann. | | | | and with a standard barrel upgrade can be on par with |
| Tippmann paintball guns are a breed apart from the | | | | the best guns on the market. The Tippmann A-5 |
| other standard markers in the market. Adhering to the | | | | shoots lightning fast at upwards of 25 bps. As with all |
| highest quality standards and having a known | | | | Tippmann markers, maintenance is very easy and the |
| reputation for dependability, Tippmann is in a league of | | | | marker can be dismantled and cleaned with minimal |
| their own. Tippmann paintball guns are made for | | | | effort on your part. The Tippmann A-5 usually starts |
| beginners and pro's alike. Tippmann markers are just | | | | around $200 and up, depending on what kit and |
| about perfect for anyone deciding to start playing | | | | upgrades you want. |
| paintball. | | | | The Tippmann 98 Custom Pro Series |
| The Tippmann 98 Custom Series | | | | The 98 custom was so popular that they decided to |
| The 98 custom is one of the best guns from the | | | | modify it further and make it even better. So they |
| stable of Tippmann. It's actually so good that most, if | | | | came up with the pro version of the same marker. |
| not all paintball fields rent it out as the default marker. It | | | | The Tippmann 98 Custom Pro comes in a variety of |
| is a semi automatic gun with a price tag under $150, | | | | different modifications such as: |
| this is good, considering most markers these days can | | | | - The Tippmann 98 Custom Pro With ACT (Anti Chop |
| start at $300. The gun is fully upgradeable, easy to | | | | Technology) |
| clean and maintain and will last longer than most other | | | | - The Tippmann 98 Custom Pro With E-Grip |
| paintball guns. You can easily install a double trigger | | | | - The Tippmann 98 Custom Pro With Digital Camo |
| and start shooting at 20 bps (balls per second). The | | | | The Tippmann 98 Custom Pro is in the $160 range, a |
| gun rarely chops and usually is very accurate up to a | | | | slight increase then its little brother. The marker is fully |
| distance of 100 meters. If you need more distance | | | | upgradeable, and is very easy to clean and maintain. If |
| then you can always upgrade the barrel to maybe a | | | | you were smitten by the 98 custom, then this one will |
| J&J or Redz. | | | | bowl you over. |
| The Tippmann A-5 Series | | | | There are many more models from Tippmann that are |
| The A-5 is one of the best recreational markers in the | | | | equally effective, such as the Tippmann X7, which is |
| mid priced market segment. Built with a unique cyclone | | | | undeniably the most customizable marker on the |
| feeding system, the accuracy and rate of fire is | | | | planet. Just remember before you decide to actually |
| tremendous. There are virtually zero ball breaks in the | | | | go and buy a Tippmann paintball gun, that you rent one, |
| hopper and misfires are almost non-existent. This .68 | | | | or try someone else's first. |