The DLX Luxe IDOL, with a redesigned bolt for smoother handling and shooting plus a larger OLED screen, offers significant improvements over the Shocker ERA including ergonomics and a premium feel. Despite similar core functionality, the IDOL’s design advances and features like a metal-on-metal trigger stop justify its higher price at $1799.00.
In this paintball gun comparison, the Luxe IDOL and TM40 are tested for performance differences. Although both models show similar efficiency with slight variations in kick and noise, with the TM40 possibly having less recoil and being quieter, no significant performance gap is noted. A detailed review of the IDOL is upcoming.
Hydrotech introduced biodegradable cornstarch paintballs with a longer shelf life but faced accuracy and impact issues. Likewise, the push for 50-caliber paintballs struggled with popularity due to decreased range and precision. Innovations like the Angel Eyes mask and Tippmann C3 propane-powered gun also failed, hindered by technical drawbacks and safety concerns, impeding their success in the competitive paintball industry.
By far the most common paintball size used is .68 caliber. This size is widely accepted and used in most paintball fields and tournaments around the world. However, there are also other sizes available such as .50 caliber and .43 caliber, but they are less common in comparison to .68 caliber.
How long 100 paintballs will last depends on various factors such as the rate of fire, the size of the playing area, and your style of play. On average new players, in a typical game, 100 paintballs might last anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes. If you’re conservative with your shots and strategically choose when to engage, you can make them last longer. However, if you’re in the thick of the action, firing rapidly, they might deplete much quicker.
