IMO the biggest thing for pump vs MagFed what is more popular at your local fields. If your local fields have a big magfed community but no pump players, you'd have more fun with magfed, and visa versa.
My small Iowa team has just started in the 3-man tournament scene, and by the time this question is (if) answered we will have played our first at O'Hare Indoor Paintball. What tips and tricks would you recommend for 3-man in particular?
Agreed, if you're used to using a traditional marker try pump. Magfed is way different, mainly because of the magazine. If you wish to try magfed, try getting the TIPX or even the TMC. They are reliable, scary air efficient, and the mags are cheap. You'll also need to look into a vest with mag holders, a remote line if you wish to run with one, and a dump pouch. I haven't tried pump myself, but going from my old cheap spider speedball marker to magfed was a big jump. I'm still changing gear and equipment today.
The Tacamo vortex/blizzard are great inexpensive magfed markers that can be turned into pump markers. They also have a lot of performance upgrades available as well
limited paint would make things more equal during the weekends at the field. i can not afford a case of paint, but i can afford 1 - 2 bags. the weekends seem to always have the local teams having practice and then you have the church groups / birthday party groups. by noon the team practice players would "own" the speedball field while the renters / party people would "own" the woods fields. there's that division. limited paint would make things a little bit more fun. i understand teams needing to practice. but mowing over a buncha kids at their bday party doesnt help attract new players.
ProthoPectore understand that its those teams giving it a bad rep. At my local field (I play d4) we get there early and scrimmage against other teams and by the time the field actually opens we are always open to allowing rentals use the speedball field and or hop on with them split up the teams and understand the skill differance. Usually a rule of no ramping is used for straight rental players. But kids who bring their own gear but dont have to skill or dont want to be on a team are fair game.
The field needs to step in and stop that. My local field splits my team up to balance the walk ons. It’s important to make it fun otherwise we lose all of those potential newcomers to the sport.
At extreme rage once it turns 5:00 on friday or saturday the speedball field will be hogged by a jackass team or two for at leadt an hour and a half and the woods only has two lights.
Hi Brad, I'm getting into paintball right now... Played at my own birthday party for the first time and really loved it. What do you think is a good way to get your parents behind you to possibly buy you some equipment and take you to the field? I'm 14 so I don't have that much money, and was looking into pump to save some money, most of the people at my local field are renters, and paint is super expensive(to me). I was looking at KP3 pump... What do you think?
When i started playing paintball many years ago and didn't have much cash for paint my group of friends played what we called 10 ball. You only had 10 balls. You had to use your shooting and strategy skills a lot more.
What u think of used markers..scored a geo 3.5 for £400 and have seen it for 800 online. only thing wrong with it is the eyes are intermitent so they need to be changed if i want to shoot eyes on.... and it didnt come with the hex key set
With electro you can be lazy and adjust your stream but with pump you must build up a mucle memory of each and every trajectorie since each ball needs to be recalibrated alloveragain. Magfed vs electro has more similarities, as long as you use stock or the bottle as shoulder support. You can keep the same trajectory in between trigger puls. Pistol game is on a completely new ballpark all together. By doing pump you increase the motivation to hit a dime with the first shot compared with e-gun or mag fed.
I'm getting an Axe 2.0 but if I had to choose, I'd play pump. I was interested in magfed for a while, but it seems like way too much equipment to be lugging around all the time. I prefer to be light and compact.
Here’s my take on limited paint. Let’s put this idea into a standard 5 man X ball point. So I think it would be fun if teams had a certain amount of pods for the whole team. So let’s say 15 pods per point. And the team can decide if they want like 2 guys to carry like 4 or 5 pods(maybe back players) and the other guys get like 2 or even 1 pod. Or whatever combination they can think of. Feels like it opens up a whole new element of strategy.
Ive played paintball a few times but the biggest thing that gets me is the cost. I can fork over a few hundred for a gun but the paint is relatively expensive. I want a pump but i cant choose between the KP3, Empire sniper, or another reputable brand. Any suggestions? Ive watched his videos but im still undecided
Holt 0216 ive had a KP3 LE for about 2 years now abd it is phenominal. once you learn it it will defiatly treat you well, just be sure to size your paint and use the right barrel back or get a freak kit. the empire sniper is also neat, is freak kit ready i believe, and it can slam fire, where as the KP3 cannot. i personally like the feeling of the pump sled and overall design of thr KP3 over the sniper though. lastly there are the converted autocockers and CCM pumps. i havent seen many or had time with them, ao i cant comment, but if you like one, then hey, all the power to ya :)
Holt 0216 honestly I don’t think you can go wrong with either of those markers. The used market on KP3’s is super low also. I would honestly look for a deal on a used one. You can take the savings and go buy yourself a nice tank and a fun day on the field blasting people with your new pump.
How do you feel about a experienced paintball player that has never played a tournament jumping straight to D5 or D4 for that persons first tournament?
Lurker just released their V4 eigenbarrels. The V3s were my favorite barrels and the V4 is supposedly quieter, lighter, and easier to clean if you break a ball.
If you don't have a jersey and pants then bring a change of clothes. Bug spray, lots of water, extra cash, and if you don't have one in your car then bringing a small med kit wouldn't be a bad idea.
Watching Millenium with limited paint is BORING when they start to run low on paint. Hardly any shooting going on. I love the constant shooting, makes the game more intense and from a spectator view gives you something to watch.
Yeah I hear that, there were a few times last year guys ran out of paint. Should just be unlimited paint, uncapped full auto and you can only stay in a bunker 5 seconds or you are eliminated, that would be fun to watch :)
That’s the main reason I don’t like to watch pro league and honestly think it’s stupid because all they do is spam paint down a certain line. There’s definitely more skill without the excessive paint.
Bro My mom and my family really isn't the Richest and i was wondering if we could talk and maybe i can buy soke stuff from u like for beginners like a proto ryze or empire mini pls like this so he can see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IMO the biggest thing for pump vs MagFed what is more popular at your local fields. If your local fields have a big magfed community but no pump players, you'd have more fun with magfed, and visa versa.
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And that right there is one of the major draws that people like about magfed
Found your channel a week ago it is so useful thank you
I love magfed it’s what got me into paintball
BlackRiderPB I barely started magfed about a year ago, and I haven't went back
TheThoraxe22 well that’s you
I just realized I made it sound like I don't do it anymore, I'd like to change that. I started magfed over a year ago, and I never looked back
That Denim jacket looks great on you Brad! Also thanks for another great video!
Question for the next paintball QT, if you were to design a hopper what would it look like ? Profile, size , shape and internals.
A 100 round electronic hopper using pinokio internals would be cool.
Ashraven PB that’s the worst idea I’ve ever heard pinokio internals suck 100 is way too small more
My small Iowa team has just started in the 3-man tournament scene, and by the time this question is (if) answered we will have played our first at O'Hare Indoor Paintball. What tips and tricks would you recommend for 3-man in particular?
Agreed, if you're used to using a traditional marker try pump. Magfed is way different, mainly because of the magazine. If you wish to try magfed, try getting the TIPX or even the TMC. They are reliable, scary air efficient, and the mags are cheap. You'll also need to look into a vest with mag holders, a remote line if you wish to run with one, and a dump pouch. I haven't tried pump myself, but going from my old cheap spider speedball marker to magfed was a big jump. I'm still changing gear and equipment today.
The Tacamo vortex/blizzard are great inexpensive magfed markers that can be turned into pump markers. They also have a lot of performance upgrades available as well
The TIPX is air efficient?
*[laughs in buyers remorse]*
Super okay maybe not the TIPX😂😂 after all, it uses CO2 cartridges, unless you make it so it takes remote
do you think they should go back to pump tournaments more often
I’m switching from magfed to a etha 2
Peyton Doyle let me know how that goes, I have been wanting to pick up a decent marker Just to use now and then
TheThoraxe22 I’m switching from a milsig which is for sale currently
The Etha 2 is a great marker and if you want that milsim look, slap on an emc kit and you’re good to go.
limited paint would make things more equal during the weekends at the field. i can not afford a case of paint, but i can afford 1 - 2 bags. the weekends seem to always have the local teams having practice and then you have the church groups / birthday party groups. by noon the team practice players would "own" the speedball field while the renters / party people would "own" the woods fields.
there's that division.
limited paint would make things a little bit more fun.
i understand teams needing to practice.
but mowing over a buncha kids at their bday party doesnt help attract new players.
ProthoPectore understand that its those teams giving it a bad rep. At my local field (I play d4) we get there early and scrimmage against other teams and by the time the field actually opens we are always open to allowing rentals use the speedball field and or hop on with them split up the teams and understand the skill differance. Usually a rule of no ramping is used for straight rental players. But kids who bring their own gear but dont have to skill or dont want to be on a team are fair game.
The field needs to step in and stop that. My local field splits my team up to balance the walk ons. It’s important to make it fun otherwise we lose all of those potential newcomers to the sport.
At extreme rage once it turns 5:00 on friday or saturday the speedball field will be hogged by a jackass team or two for at leadt an hour and a half and the woods only has two lights.
New NXL format. One in the chamber
I always thought they should have limited paint....get them strats and skills up.
I like the idea of having a limited paint format. It really brings out the best in the player rather than just bunkering players.
Hi Brad, I'm getting into paintball right now... Played at my own birthday party for the first time and really loved it. What do you think is a good way to get your parents behind you to possibly buy you some equipment and take you to the field? I'm 14 so I don't have that much money, and was looking into pump to save some money, most of the people at my local field are renters, and paint is super expensive(to me). I was looking at KP3 pump... What do you think?
When i started playing paintball many years ago and didn't have much cash for paint my group of friends played what we called 10 ball. You only had 10 balls. You had to use your shooting and strategy skills a lot more.
What u think of used markers..scored a geo 3.5 for £400 and have seen it for 800 online. only thing wrong with it is the eyes are intermitent so they need to be changed if i want to shoot eyes on.... and it didnt come with the hex key set
Asjad naqvi you could buy a good set of hex keys for 10 to 20 dollars and replacement eyes for around 80 dollars
Asjad naqvi that's a great deal!
#pbqt what is the difference between stainless steal and aluminum inserts?
The aluminum inserts are sometimes labeled incorrectly (so a .685 insert might actually be a .682) while the SS inserts are usually labeled correctly
I have never been paint balling but I just bought a blitze 3 hopper and tank. What should I get next.
Pump baby!
That myspace reference though.... hahahaha
I've never had a speedfeed but which one would you reccomend?
With electro you can be lazy and adjust your stream but with pump you must build up a mucle memory of each and every trajectorie since each ball needs to be recalibrated alloveragain. Magfed vs electro has more similarities, as long as you use stock or the bottle as shoulder support. You can keep the same trajectory in between trigger puls. Pistol game is on a completely new ballpark all together. By doing pump you increase the motivation to hit a dime with the first shot compared with e-gun or mag fed.
I'm getting an Axe 2.0 but if I had to choose, I'd play pump. I was interested in magfed for a while, but it seems like way too much equipment to be lugging around all the time. I prefer to be light and compact.
You can get a lightweight magfed setup. It'll just cost a bit more than a generic tactical vest
Hey Brad can you make a tcr review?
Here’s my take on limited paint. Let’s put this idea into a standard 5 man X ball point. So I think it would be fun if teams had a certain amount of pods for the whole team. So let’s say 15 pods per point. And the team can decide if they want like 2 guys to carry like 4 or 5 pods(maybe back players) and the other guys get like 2 or even 1 pod. Or whatever combination they can think of. Feels like it opens up a whole new element of strategy.
I'm actually an advocate for 1 pod or maybe 2 in competitive games
Hey Brad i would say pump as well
Why not get a tacamo vortex with a pump kit. Magfed or hopperfed, pump or semi, and it can shoot FSR
#pbqt do you recomend the sp shocker xls or an empire axe 2.0
The XLS is far better than the 2.0
SSniper14 PB thanks man
Ive played paintball a few times but the biggest thing that gets me is the cost. I can fork over a few hundred for a gun but the paint is relatively expensive. I want a pump but i cant choose between the KP3, Empire sniper, or another reputable brand. Any suggestions? Ive watched his videos but im still undecided
Holt 0216 ive had a KP3 LE for about 2 years now abd it is phenominal. once you learn it it will defiatly treat you well, just be sure to size your paint and use the right barrel back or get a freak kit.
the empire sniper is also neat, is freak kit ready i believe, and it can slam fire, where as the KP3 cannot.
i personally like the feeling of the pump sled and overall design of thr KP3 over the sniper though.
lastly there are the converted autocockers and CCM pumps. i havent seen many or had time with them, ao i cant comment, but if you like one, then hey, all the power to ya :)
Holt 0216 100% empire sniper i love mine
Holt 0216 honestly I don’t think you can go wrong with either of those markers. The used market on KP3’s is super low also. I would honestly look for a deal on a used one. You can take the savings and go buy yourself a nice tank and a fun day on the field blasting people with your new pump.
How do you feel about a experienced paintball player that has never played a tournament jumping straight to D5 or D4 for that persons first tournament?
I am looking to upgrade my barrel (valken code), what should I be looking for to improve performance in the hot Arizona desert?
Lurker just released their V4 eigenbarrels. The V3s were my favorite barrels and the V4 is supposedly quieter, lighter, and easier to clean if you break a ball.
What are your top recommendations to bring with you for a day of paint balling outside of guns and gear?
If you don't have a jersey and pants then bring a change of clothes. Bug spray, lots of water, extra cash, and if you don't have one in your car then bringing a small med kit wouldn't be a bad idea.
Hey, I’m thinking about buying a remote line for my hpa tank, what are your thoughts on remote lines? Are they worth it and what kind is best?
Most people prefer having the tank on the marker, but if you want a remote line then get a straight one
Hey I just started and am using a kaos 2 but I wonna upgrade to an electronic gun for $300 cad so what should I get. Also how many pods should I use.
Save a little bit and get the Mini GS. Use as many as you want, I guess that average is 3 to 4.
I'm thinking about upgrading my gun, is it worth it to get the axe pro or should I just get the axe 2.0?
Hard to say if it is worth it or not, if you want the OLED screen it is, if you dont care its not.
i had a mechanical for a couple of months and thinking of getting a electric gun what should i get for just under 450$
New: Etha 2
Used: Geo 3, Ego 11, Gtek, Vanquish 1.5, Luxe 1.5
Ashraven PB thank you
What is the lowest price for the empire mini gs
+Jaz Agpalza New it should be $299.95
You can only play with one. Automag or autococker?
nick cortez cockers
mag
Automag, it way way more reliable and durable.
Hey brad I used to play pump with an empire sniper, I have an xls which I’m selling, and I want to try something new. Any ideas? Looking around $500
jc jc t15?
You should check out some of the Tacamo markers or pick up a GoG eNMey and put a couple nice upgrades on it.
What is your favorite kind of breakout???
Hell yea pump
Watching Millenium with limited paint is BORING when they start to run low on paint. Hardly any shooting going on. I love the constant shooting, makes the game more intense and from a spectator view gives you something to watch.
Yeah I hear that, there were a few times last year guys ran out of paint. Should just be unlimited paint, uncapped full auto and you can only stay in a bunker 5 seconds or you are eliminated, that would be fun to watch :)
That’s the main reason I don’t like to watch pro league and honestly think it’s stupid because all they do is spam paint down a certain line. There’s definitely more skill without the excessive paint.
Emek mg100.
Bro My mom and my family really isn't the Richest and i was wondering if we could talk and maybe i can buy soke stuff from u like for beginners like a proto ryze or empire mini pls like this so he can see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Getting rid of the W is gonna make watching paintball more boring now :(
BlackRiderPB yea
Agreed. Limiting paint will be the only answer with scaled down bunkers.