UPDATE: 09-06-21 – With so few new products being released in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19 and supply shortages these are still my picks for Summer 2021 with a few updated you can see below.
Instead of picking my top paintball product releases of 2019 this time around I’m just going to pick my favorite products that you can buy right now. That the best paintball gun, hopper, compressed air tanks and other useful things like tools.
Guns
Let’s face it, there are a lot of paintball guns. From mag-fed to pump, from MacDev to Tippmann there are a lot of different brands and gun styles. Below are some of the guns that I like the most for this upcoming 2020 season.
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Gamma Core Bolt – 135psi Operating Pressure
PAL System Ready
Glass Reinforced Nylon outer composition
Tool-less bolt removal
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Low Pressure Bolt System
On/Off Air Source Adapter
14in Two-Piece Barrel
Electronic Firing Modes and Break Beam Eyes
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Dual Operation: Magazine Fed and Loader Fed Configurations
Gamma Core Bolt – 135psi Operating Pressure
14.5in Two-Piece Barrel
First Strike and Round Ball Compatible
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Aluminium Construction
Gamma Core Bolt – 135psi Operating Pressure
14.5in Two-Piece Barrel
OLED screen
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Aluminium Construction
Gamma Core Pro Bolt – 105psi Operating Pressure
14.5in Two-Piece Barrel
LCD Screen, Bluetooth, Spire iV iFI Compatible
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Tanks
Unlike guns tanks are a lot simpler, you have Co2 or compressed air and a few different brands. Ninja is still at the top of the tank game, but newcomers PowerHouse are coming on strong with their aftermarket tank regulators.
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Adjustable Output Pressure
Carbon Fiber Bottle
4500 PSI
Made in USA
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800 PSI Output Pressure
Aluminum Bottle
3000 PSI
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Adjustable Output Pressure
Rotational Bonnet – 360 Degree
Up to 30% more flow than standard Ninja regulator
4500 PSI
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Masks
Picking a paintball mask can be a bit tricky, people have different shaped heads, or maybe you wear glasses. I also suggest trying a mask on before you make a purchase, but if you can’t, I would recommend looking for something that had good ventilation and a quick change lens system like the BunkerKings CMD below.
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3D Memory Foam – Increased google comfort
Magnetic Chinstrap – Quick and easy chinstrap removal
Dual-Pane Thermal Lenses – Lenses that wont fog
Increased Ventilation – Improved breathability and communication
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Flexible Faceplate – Flexible design allows from increased comfort
Minimal Design – Lightweight and simple
Maximum Ventilation – Many holes on faceplate help ventilation and breathing
Time Tested – The oldest and most popular mast ever.
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Quick Release Thermal Lenses – Change lenses on the fly
Lightweight combination of protection, rigidity, flexibility, and comfort
Quick change foam – Clean or change foam quick
High-End Feel – High-end Virtue quality and a lower price
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Hoppers
When looking to buy a hopper or loader, its important to think about the type of gun or marker you will be paring with it. If you have something like the Eclipse M170R you are going to need something electronics like the Spire III, maybe you have an Azodin KP3 paring it with the GoG 100 round hopper would match that maker a bit better.
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Flexible Spire drive system is soft on paint
Toolless lid removal
Durable Nylon Toolless Shells
N-Charge & Spring Ramp Upgradeable
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Clamshell Style Shells
Change setting wirelessly via iOS and Android
Bluetooth iFI integration for use with compatible markers
Superior Build Quality
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Feed rates of 40+ balls per second
Extremely durable nylon shells
Battery life of over 80,000+
Very good value
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100 Round Capacity
Configurable for .68 caliber or .50 caliber
Super low profile design
The perfect size pump hopper
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Packs
There are two packs on the market that I like a lot the Carbon CC harness and the Virtue Elite pack. Both are made super well and should last. The Elite is a traditional strapped pack where the Carbon CC is strapless.
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Strapless Design, for quick reloads
Low-profile design
Holds up to 11 pods
Triflex functionality | Extra stable double loop
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adjustable Tension Control System on each pod sleeve
Configurable for .68 caliber or .50 caliber
Dual Belt, belt system that weaves into itself to make a super secure fit
Anatomically coherent back padding
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Pants and Apparel
This last year 2019 and this coming 2020 we have seen are will see a large push from HK Army, they are have been brought it. They have lots of pants, jersey, pads, shorts, t-shirts, hats, beanie, etc. HK Army are killing the paintball apparel game.
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Knit 100% Polyester
Slim jogger fit
Waterproof Zipper Pockets
Drawstring waist closure
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Knee, Hip and Groin padding
Heavy durable Cordura like fabric
Dual side waist adjustments
Velcro leg opening
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Knit Poly Blend
Zipper Pocket Closures
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Random
Just some random stuff that I like and carry with me to the paintball field all the time.
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Swab and pull through style cleaner in one swab
Collapsible, folds easily into a pocket
Replaceable and interchangeable parts
The best barrel cleaner ever made
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Holds more than 1000 paintballs (1200ish)
Heavy duty nylon construction
Latching loading and pouring lids
Handle makes pouring stable and effortless
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Cleans paintball pods in seconds
Heavy removable microfiber sleeve can easily be washed
Fits most pod, Dye Lock Lid, Virtue PF, standard 140 and 100, etc.
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Dual sided padded paintball gun case
5 barrel selves for two piece barrels or inserts
Zipper sections to hold spare batteries or tools
Interior Measurements 10″x10″
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Oversized case to fit most paintball mask, Empire EVS and Dye I5
Yo! My name is Brad Johnson, I'm the author/creator/owner/janitor of Paintball Ruined My Life. I worked in the paintball industry for over 16 years, before starting this website and my YouTube channel.
