Last updated on October 15th, 2023
.68 caliber means 68 inches in diameter is the most common and popular paintball caliber. Other than that .50 caliber paintballs which mean their diameter is 5 inches, also called as low impact paintballs because of their dia and weight, hurt far less than a standard .68 caliber paintball. But the choice depends upon the play style and your gun. If you are a beginner and playing indoor or woodsball then choose a .50 caliber but if you are professional then do choose a .68 caliber because it will surely have more cover and will cover more distance.
Most of the professional players prefer HPA tanks over CO2 but both have their own kind of limitations. HPA tanks have more stable pressure but CO2 tanks change their pressure according to temperature and so alter its shots per tank. HPA tanks are bulky and not easy to refill whereas CO2 tanks are easy to refill and also cheap. Also make sure your gun is compatible with the tank you wanna use as only the tippmans are spyders are compatible to both while the rest of the guns are not. So read the manual before buying.
Definitely paintball is a great cardio with a lot of movement. According to game style, everyone burns calories differently. So despite being fun it’s a good exercise to keep you fit.
Most standard hoppers hold around 200 paintballs but the capacity of a paintball hopper can vary depending on the model and manufacturer. Some high-capacity hoppers can hold as many as 280 paintballs.
Paintball guns can shoot anywhere from 100-150 feet (30-45 meters) on average, but some high-end models can shoot up to 300 feet (90 meters) or more. However, the effective range of a paintball gun depends on various factors such as the type of gun, the type of paintball, and the environmental conditions.
The age requirement to play paintball varies, but typically players must be at least 10 years old.
Paintballs typically travel at velocities around 300 feet per second (fps). Some fields and tournaments have a maximum velocity limit for safety reasons, typically around 280-300fps. So you must use a chronograph in fields to set your fps to 280-300.
The allowable velocity is 300 FPS (feet per second) for a secure game which is 91 m/s meters per second.
Paintballs will hurt more than airsoft because of the energy difference and also because of bullet material as airsofts are made of plastic. Paintball may cause bruises while airsoft may feel as a sting with little damage to skin.
Paintballs are water-soluble and will not stain your clothes if you wash them the same day after game end, but if you leave them unwashed for a longer time they may leave a stain on lighter colors.
No, headshots don’t count, so don’t waste your paintball and avoid shooting in the head.
The most common injuries in paintball are bruises and welts.They can occur anywhere on the body, but are most common on the arms, legs, and chest.
Other common injuries include sprained ankles, twisted knees, and minor cuts and scrapes from crawling or falling in the playing field
Paintball is played with paint-filled capsules that are shot from a compressed air gun. Paintball guns typically shoot at higher velocities and have a greater range than airsoft guns.
Airsoft, on the other hand, is played with spherical plastic pellets that are shot from replica firearms. Airsoft guns typically shoot at lower velocities and have a shorter range than paintball guns.
The duration of a paintball game can vary depending on the type of game and the facility. Some games may last only a few minutes, while others can last several hours.
Some popular game types are:
- Speedball: usually last around 10-15 minutes
- Scenario: can last up to several hours
- Woodsball: can last from minimum of 40 minutes to several hours.
