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If you’re looking to buy a new paintball marker, make sure you get one that’s specific for your personality and will match what type of play you like the best.  I play both scenario and speedball so I my paintball gun reflects that.  I was using my Planet Eclips Etek2 for both types of games, but I decided to get something specific for woodsball and just use that gun for speedball only.  Don’t get me wrong, the Etek2 is a great marker and can definitely be used for both games, but it’s really more specific for speedball… it’s super fast, automatic, works best with an electronic hopper and it’s super light for the quick maneuvering in a speedball match.  As my appetite for woodsball grew, I decided to expand into a marker that looked more tactical and offered more options for this type of game.  So I got an Alpha Black Tactical marker (camo version).  This gun not only looks the part, but now I can add mounts to attach a vertical grip, scope or sight.  I can also change the entire look of the gun by upgrading to a sniper barrel or different buttstock.  The great thing about the Alpha Black is that you can also add things that will upgrade the marker’s performance too, like a cyclone feed, electronic trigger or rifled barrel.  I got the Alpha Black in case I want to change positions on the field too; if I want to play in the front, I can expect more close quarter battles and I will upgrade to an e-trigger.  If I decide to become a sniper or play in the back, I can upgrade it into a sniper rifle by adding a scope and longer barrel.  These options weren’t available with the Etek2.  So before getting a new marker, first decide what type of game you like to play… speedball or woodsball.  Then make your decision based on what position you might like the best.  Next, choose a brand you want to try; pick a budget you’re working with and start visiting stores to see what’s available.  In other words, what you really need to look for when buying a paintball marker, is the one that works the best for you, not the most expensive, or cheapest one you can get.  Once you’ve decided these things, the best thing to do is shoot it to see if you like it, however this option is not always available.  Make sure you always do your home work on a marker before buying it.
Mike Morton, Team Trinity

Sponsorship; the one thing every paintball team wants to have.  Most players looking for sponsors think its all about getting free stuff. In reality, what sponsorship is really all about is the relationship you have with a company who agrees to sponsor you. Sponsors are really great to have but only if you help them out…. one way to do this is by putting their name on your equipment and spreading the word about that company.  Another way to support them is to buy your gear from them!  Sponsors are great to have when your playing paintball, and plus it really puts the icing on the cake if you want your team to look official.  Whenever I go to a paintball field, the thing that catches my eye the most is the players wearing jerseys with different sponsors names all over them.  You have to remember though, a sponsorship is a comittment so if you can’t complete what the sponsor asks of your team, then don’t get involved in the first place.  Another important decision to make is choosing who you want to be sponsored by; you don’t want to represent a company that rips people off or has bad products, etc.  So before you get sponsored, make sure you can complete what the sponsor is looking for in your team, and make sure you pick the sponsorship that is right for your team. 
Mike Morton, Team Trinity

Crush your opponents with 20 paintballs at once with the next generation paintball grenade launcher!  If you enjoyed the Phantom Grenade Launcher, you’ve gotta lay your hands on the new Squad Blaster Paintball Grenade Launcher Pistol.  The second generation Grenade Launcher Pistol offers more than just a versatile mount-on system; it’s capable of use with many different paintball markers and as its name suggests, it can also be used as a stand-alone grenade launcher pistol.  It has a heavy duty launcher with a frame made entirely out of aircraft aluminum.  The Paintball Grenade Launcher Pistol can be mounted on all standard railing systems and is compatible with all thunder grenade shells.  The new system features a side ejection mechanism allowing for quick reloads.  This is a powerful weapon, especially when you find yourself in an intense battle, under fire surrounded by multiple enemies in close quarters…. nail them all at once with a grenade!  When your ability to stay in the game depends on how fast you can return fire, this grenade launcher mounted to your marker will make a world of difference!  The launcher will take paintball grenades that hold .68 or .43 caliber paintballs and will of course need to be powered up by the AG1 grenade charger.

Many paintballers prefer speedball while others prefer woodsball; these are the two ways to play paintball. There are pros and cons of each game.  There are many differences between the two such as how long their played, the amount of paint used, and the amount of air used.  Speedball is a very fast paced game, and takes around 10 minutes tops; while a woodsball game could take from 30 minutes to several hours or more.  Woodsball has also been expanded into something called ‘Tactical Scenario Paintball’ which are basically large scale war re-enactments using paintball guns.  In woodsball however, less paint is generally used (depending on how trigger happy you are!).  Speedball uses much more paint, because you have players using competition paintball markers that have much faster firing rates than most woodsball guns.  There is also a big difference between how much air is used.  Speedball players get around 1 to 2 games with a full air tank, while woodsball players can play up to 3 or even 4 games without having to fill up their tank.  Some paintballers prefer one style of play over the other; I myself love and play both!
Mike Morton, Team Trinity

Being on a paintball team is really great, but the most important thing is teamwork.  Your team has to work together to get wins.  Make sure to always talk on the field while playing; communication during play is absolutely crucial.  The most important thing on the field is to keep talking throughout the game.  If at any point in a game you stop talking, you can quickly lose the game; a lot happens very quickly during a speedball match.  You might have had everything hashed out (strategies, moves, etc.) but everything can change in a split second so on-the-field commands and coms are key.  Remember that every player on your team is your friend; never get mad at your teammate for making a mistake on the field.  Any paintball team loses and wins as a team.  Never blame a loss on a teammate, it just ruins your friendship with that player and it does absolutely nothing but make the two of you mad at each other.  Also never rely on just one good player to win the game for you, because when/if you let your guard down, you can lose a game very quickly.  There’s no way around it, teamwork is absolutely key to winning on the field.  So always remember to communicate on the paintball field; always know where your teammates are, and be friends with the whole team. 
Mike Morton, Team Trinity

When I’m on the field, I want max performance out of my paintball marker.  Part of this though depends on what type of hopper you’re using.  If you’ve got a super fast Planet Eclipse Ego 09 paintball marker, it would be ridiculous to load your paintballs with a simple gravity fed 200 round hopper.  That would be like putting average, low-end tires on a race car; you would find out soon enough the cheap tires are holding you back.  So with my paintball gun, I prefer the Halo B electronic hopper.  This is a great, fast and super reliable hopper.  I have had no problems at all with it so far.  It feeds the balls into my gun as fast as I can pull the trigger. All you have to do is put 6 AA batteries into it, hit the on button and you’re ready to go.  It’s very easy to open and reload and it never pops open on it’s own.  I’ve used it throughout many rounds and competitions and have never had one problem.  This hopper is also by far one of the most durable loaders I have ever used; I will use it for a very long time.  If you’re looking for a quick, reliable hopper, try the Halo B electronic hopper; you can order one for a great low price at choicepaintballguns.com!
Mike Morton, Team Trinity

Cleaning your paintball marker is a very important task that needs to be done after each time you play.  Some players never clean their marker at all, and this could lead up to many problems such as ball breakage - paintballs will often prematurely break when shot from a paintball gun with a dirty barrel.  Also, leaving your gun dirty can make it malfunction in other ways as well (clogging up the internals, etc.).  If you want to be a regular paintballer, you need to realize how crucial it is that you clean your marker after every time you play.  When you clean your marker, make sure you clean it inside and out. It does not take long, and its also kind of fun.  I love cleaning my paintball marker, it makes it look brand new again, and it functions much better when it’s clean.  Cleaning your marker will keep it looking new, and it will definitely add to it’s life.  No one likes a marker with dry paint on it from a past game.  Keeping your paintball gun in good shape (whether you have a competition paintball gun or a military replica tactical paintball marker) will allow you to have a great time on the field with fewer problems.  So remember to clean your marker after every time you play.
Mike Morton, Team Trinity  

 A lot of paintball players like to upgrade their guns to automatic triggers so that they can become almost unstoppable on the field.  Electronic triggers allow your paintball gun to be fully automatic allowing it’s users to put out an extremely consistent stream of paintballs. But I like to think that it only takes 1 shot to get a player out.  My dad used to play on a semi-pro team, and he always told me to choose accuracy over volume on the paintball field.  While players spray at you with their automatics, all you have to do is find good cover and wait for that one perfect shot to eliminate them.  You don’t need a good automatic paintball gun to be a good player.  Sometimes fully auto guns sure help a lot, but remember one main thing about paintball - ”Its not about how good the marker is, its about how good the player is”.
Mike Morton, Team Trinity  

Wearing the right foot wear on the paintball field is very important.  Make sure you get what you need for what kind of game your playing.  If you’re playing woodsball, I would recommend buying a good comfortable pair of light weight boots; if speedball is your game, I recommend wearing an old, or cheap pair of cleats.  They do make cleats just for speedball, but I would not recommend buying them unless you play so much that you would need them all the time.  Do not wear sneakers during a game!  I see kids all the time tripping and slipping because they wear sneakers at a muddy woodsball field.  Buy a boot, or cleat that is comfortable, the last thing you want to do is get nasty blisters on your feet from loose boots.  Paintball is not a fashion show, wear what fits your needs, not just what looks good on you.  Make sure to also wear thick, high socks; do not wear ankle socks with boots.  The number one thing to remember is safety and comfort, so get whatever is right for you.  I purchase all of my gear from www.choicepaintballguns.com. This web site offers great deals on paintball gear, and has a huge variety of paintball markers.
Mike Morton, Team Trinity

Before starting a game, strategize with your team to decide on who’s going to go where and how you’re going to move on the paintball field as a team.  Practice these maneuvers regularly so your movements are almost automatic. It’s also a good idea to practice vocal commands and hand signal communications as part of your strategic movement on the paintball field. It’s super important to make sure you know where everyone else on your team is going and where they’re at. Make sure all parts of the field are covered. If one spot is open, that gives the other team a great advantage right from the start. Also, make sure you can get to good cover where you can fire shots, but still be protected. Make sure you don’t over populate an area; if you have three guys behind a one man bunker, you give the other team a great opportunity to get quick outs, so spread out. Finally, KEEP MOVING; if you don’t, the other team can quickly move up and surround you. Try not to stay in one spot for too long and remember to keep moving forward unless you’re making lateral moves to flank your opponent. 
Mike Morton, Team Trinity