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Looking to Buy Your First Paintball Marker Set Up?

Some people have asked us what basic equipment they should consider when purchasing their first paintball set up. Not to worry, we're here to help! There are so many selections and everyone has different tastes, but we’ve put together a basic list of what you need and why you need it.

We rent everything you need for a reasonable rate at Fun on the Run Paintball Park (Fort Worth, Texas). Renting will let you try paintball without investing in equipment until you are ready to get your own equipment.

If you need more information or have more questions, please feel free to contact us at any one of our four Paintball Players Supply locations.

Paintball Goggle System:

You can't play without it. We recommend a thermal goggle system; a thermal goggle system is a true anti fog goggle. If you fog up and can not see your opponent you can not shoot him!

Paintball Marker:

There are so many varieties of paintball markers on the market toady. We recommend a quality semi-automatic or electronic semi-automatic to get started. When you progress your game, then you may want to upgrade your marker. Markers can range from around $49.99 to $1500. The differences are many and it really depends on your budget and your style of play.

Barrel Blocker (B.B.D):

You can't play without it. You must have a B.B.D at every organized field or event. This safety device covers your barrel when you are not playing and keeps a possible miss-fire from leaving the barrel. Older style barrel plugs are still available, but the more popular and safer barrel cover is recommended.

Air Supply Tank:

This is what powers your gun. It will be CO2 (carbon dioxide) or compressed air (sometimes called Nitrogen or Nitro). CO2 tanks are less expensive and more efficient. Compressed air tanks, hands down are better for performance and consistency.

Loader:

Sometimes called a feeder or hopper, this is what holds the paintballs on the top of your gun. If you get an electronic gun that fires faster, you should get an electronic loader, to feed faster as well.

Squeegee:

A squeegee is used to clean your barrel when a paintball breaks inside (so you can stay in the game). When a ball breaks in your barrel you lose a lot of accuracy.

Paintballs:

This is what you are going to zip at your opponent. Prices and grades vary. Paintballs control 40% of your markers accuracy!

Pack or Harness:

A pack you wear on your back to carry extra paintballs into the game. The loader on your marker usually holds 200 balls and the pack lets you carry extra paintballs in tubes that are attached to a belt system. You'll want to have this when you run out of paint in the middle of a game.

Gear Bag:

A gear will help protect your investment and keep you organized

Safety Equipment:

Paintball is aggressive and you spend a great deal of time on the ground. Knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves are recommended.

Barrel upgrade:

A barrel upgrade is the 1# upgrade you can do to your marker! The barrel also controls 40% of your marker’s accuracy! The stock barrel that comes with most paintball guns is good quality; however an upgraded barrel will get you more accuracy, may be smoother and better honed.







It is always a good idea to have a few spares iteams in your gear bag.Protect your investment and get the best performance with spare parts and lube.

Tank O-rings (for your CO2 or air tanks), Spare Parts:(a repair kit to maintain your gun), Paintball Marker Oil or Lube, Extra Squeegees, Barrel, Spare Tanks