| Of course, as a paintball enthusiast, you are | | | | |
| always looking for expert advice on which | | | | Paintball manufacturers have listened to the |
| paintball markers they use themselves and | | | | marketplace demand for feature rich and |
| why. Unfortunately, the answer is neither | | | | affordable markers and the market has |
| consistent, nor simple because the paintball | | | | undergone a shift in the last two years. |
| marker you choose is completely subjective to | | | | There is now a mid level price point for |
| your tastes, needs and play strengths. What a | | | | those ready to spend a bit more money - the |
| great paintball player loves in a marker, may | | | | Smart Parts Epiphany and Invert mini cost |
| end up epitomizing everything you hate! | | | | around $400 and incorporate the features to |
| | | | go along with that price including a higher |
| So let's break down paintball markers in a | | | | level of efficiency, firing rate, improved |
| different way. | | | | components and better software. |
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| · How much do you actually need to spend | | | | The next group of paintball markers, |
| to stay competitive in the game? | | | | including names like the Proto Matrix, ETek |
| | | | Ego and Bob Long Intimidator jump to around |
| · How much you can afford? | | | | $700 in price. Better quality materials and |
| | | | aftermarket quality stock barrels are |
| · How often do you play? | | | | frequently see in these models and most |
| | | | experts agree that anyone playing at a high |
| · Are you involved in paintball | | | | level of competition should be using this |
| tournaments? | | | | level of marker at the very least. |
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| You may think that your level of play will be | | | | If you have the money to invest, there are |
| the same as the level of money you spend on a | | | | paintball markers out there at $1000 and up. |
| cool new paintball marker, but that is | | | | The Angel One, Marq 6 and the Eclipse Ego are |
| actually not the case. Although there is | | | | three top names and any of these are designed |
| always peer pressure to get the latest and | | | | to come out of the packaging ready for high |
| greatest, you can still be an awesome player | | | | level paintball play. They are incredibly |
| without the 07 Ego or the DM7. | | | | lightweight and efficient, have multiple |
| | | | firing modes, high quality components and |
| If you are a smart player, you'll want to | | | | they shoot the brittle paint. These are the |
| look for a marker that has great performance | | | | markers most often used by professional level |
| and features for better prices. As in all | | | | players and there is a reason for it! |
| technology, bleeding edge may be cool, but it | | | | |
| always costs a premium, so a lot of the | | | | Remember that the paintball marker right for |
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| This is a marker that is competitive in | | | | become the paintball player you want to be! |
| features and in price. | | | | |