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