Hey, Guys! Brad Here, I’m that guy that does those YouTube videos.
One of the most consistent questions I am asked is, “what should I buy” to make things easier, I have compiled a list of some of my favorite paintball guns, tanks, hoppers, masks, and a few other bits.
PAINTBALL GUNS
The Emek is one of the hottest guns in paintball at under $250 and with the performance of a high-end marker its paintball most popular paintball gun.
By far the most exciting magazine fed paintball gun in the last 5 years is the Planet Eclipse EMF100. The EMG100 was renamed from MG100 in summer 2020.
The first electric gun in the bunch is the Etha 2 also from Planet Eclipse. The Etha 2 can be looked at as the Electric version of the Emek.
The Mini GS is a workhorse, it's tried and tested and will hold up to any type of play. The Mini GS with 2 pc barrel is the latests is a line of great paintball guns.
Lastly we have the Gtek 170R. There are more expensive markers than the 170R but nothing has the performance at its price.
The Emek is one of the hottest guns in paintball at under $250 and with the performance of a high-end marker its paintball most popular paintball gun.
By far the most exciting magazine fed paintball gun in the last 5 years is the Planet Eclipse EMF100. The EMG100 was renamed from MG100 in summer 2020.
The first electric gun in the bunch is the Etha 2 also from Planet Eclipse. The Etha 2 can be looked at as the Electric version of the Emek.
The Mini GS is a workhorse, it's tried and tested and will hold up to any type of play. The Mini GS with 2 pc barrel is the latests is a line of great paintball guns.
Lastly we have the Gtek 170R. There are more expensive markers than the 170R but nothing has the performance at its price.
PAINTBALL TANKS
The HK Army 48/3000 will get the job done. It is a simple aluminum compressed air tank, that is good for 500 shots.
Carbon fiber tanks like this HK Army aerolite as made from lightweight durable carbon fiber. The 68/4500 filled up to 4500 PSI will get around 1200 shot on most paintball guns.
Stepping it up a little from the HK Army's tanks are Ninja. Ninja make some of the best regualtors in paintball, they are make well, reliable and affordable.
As of early 2021 the 13/3000 is the smaller compressed air tank on the market. It is best used with magazined fed and pump paintball guns.
The HK Army 48/3000 will get the job done. It is a simple aluminum compressed air tank, that is good for 500 shots.
Carbon fiber tanks like this HK Army aerolite as made from lightweight durable carbon fiber. The 68/4500 filled up to 4500 PSI will get around 1200 shot on most paintball guns.
Stepping it up a little from the HK Army's tanks are Ninja. Ninja make some of the best regualtors in paintball, they are make well, reliable and affordable.
As of early 2021 the 13/3000 is the smaller compressed air tank on the market. It is best used with magazined fed and pump paintball guns.
PAINTBALL HOPPERS
The Bunkerkings CTRL is the lightest high-end loader on the market, running on the Virtue Spire internals the CTRL is a workhourse.
The GoG 100rd hopper is my go to pick for pump hoppers. Its 100 round, feeds very consistently and it's affordable.
The Virtue Spire has been the king of loaders for the past 10 or so years and the Spire IV is just the latest is the line.
The Dye Rotor is one the best known paintball products, its an extremely durable, reliable and fast feeing hopper.
The Proto Primo is another great gravity feed hopper, its a bit larger the the GoG 100rd at 200 rds. but its built like a tank and its ready to rock.
The Bunkerkings CTRL is the lightest high-end loader on the market, running on the Virtue Spire internals the CTRL is a workhourse.
The GoG 100rd hopper is my go to pick for pump hoppers. Its 100 round, feeds very consistently and it's affordable.
The Virtue Spire has been the king of loaders for the past 10 or so years and the Spire IV is just the latest is the line.
The Dye Rotor is one the best known paintball products, its an extremely durable, reliable and fast feeing hopper.
The Proto Primo is another great gravity feed hopper, its a bit larger the the GoG 100rd at 200 rds. but its built like a tank and its ready to rock.
PAINTBALL MASKS
The Empire Helix is one of the best deals for a thermal paintball mask in the game. It uses the same high-quality lenses that the Empire E-Flex uses.
Virtue's VIO Ascend is a leader in quality and value. The Ascend uses Virtue's high quality lens and has quick change foam.
The CMD is Bunkerkings first paintball mask. To get the CMD off the ground Bunkerkings teamed up with Virtue. Teaming up with Virtue allowed Bunkerkings to use their stellar lenses.
The Dye I5 is the latest Dye Invision paintball goggle. The I5 features Dye's extremely comfortable GSR Pro Strap.
The Dye SE comes from one of paintball top brands, it features a thermal lens, quick-change lenses, and lot of ventilation to keep you cool and fog free.
The Empire Helix is one of the best deals for a thermal paintball mask in the game. It uses the same high-quality lenses that the Empire E-Flex uses.
Virtue's VIO Ascend is a leader in quality and value. The Ascend uses Virtue's high quality lens and has quick change foam.
The CMD is Bunkerkings first paintball mask. To get the CMD off the ground Bunkerkings teamed up with Virtue. Teaming up with Virtue allowed Bunkerkings to use their stellar lenses.
The Dye I5 is the latest Dye Invision paintball goggle. The I5 features Dye's extremely comfortable GSR Pro Strap.
The Dye SE comes from one of paintball top brands, it features a thermal lens, quick-change lenses, and lot of ventilation to keep you cool and fog free.
MUST HAVE PAINTBALL THINGS
The Ball Hauler is a must for any paintball players. The Hauler makes loading pods easier and its also a great way to store leftover paintballs.
The Exalt Barrel Maid is the most popular barrel cleaner, it is the best way to clean broken paintball out of our barrel.
Just like the Barrel Maid the Exalt Pod swab is the best way to clean dirty pods. Washable and super druable.
Knowing your paintball sizes is the key to accuracy, and the Exalt Ball Gauge can help you get that perfect paintball to barrel match.
With built in o-ring size charts and catch trays the Exalt Rubber Tech Mat is the best place to fix a paintball gun.
The Ball Hauler is a must for any paintball players. The Hauler makes loading pods easier and its also a great way to store leftover paintballs.
The Exalt Barrel Maid is the most popular barrel cleaner, it is the best way to clean broken paintball out of our barrel.
Just like the Barrel Maid the Exalt Pod swab is the best way to clean dirty pods. Washable and super druable.
Knowing your paintball sizes is the key to accuracy, and the Exalt Ball Gauge can help you get that perfect paintball to barrel match.
With built in o-ring size charts and catch trays the Exalt Rubber Tech Mat is the best place to fix a paintball gun.
Keep those threads safe on any compressed air (HPA) or CO2 tank.
Getting dirt in your fill nipple can be the end of a working regulator, use a fill nippled cover to keep your fill nipple clean.
I love the Exalt cases and use my Exalt Google Case every time I got to the paintball field.
Paintball guns are pretty reliable now a-days but its always a good idea to have quality set of allens keys.
Even though paintball guns are getting more and more reliable, o-rings will still wear out and need to be replaced. Grab a Captain O-Ring kit and rebuild your paintball marker.
Keep those threads safe on any compressed air (HPA) or CO2 tank.
Getting dirt in your fill nipple can be the end of a working regulator, use a fill nippled cover to keep your fill nipple clean.
I love the Exalt cases and use my Exalt Google Case every time I got to the paintball field.
Paintball guns are pretty reliable now a-days but its always a good idea to have quality set of allens keys.
Even though paintball guns are getting more and more reliable, o-rings will still wear out and need to be replaced. Grab a Captain O-Ring kit and rebuild your paintball marker.