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    Posted: 28 July 2010 at 5:52pm
hi, should i buy a tippmann custom pro or an a5?
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That will be a IMO type of answer I own both but I prefer my A5.
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i want to buy a tippmann no upgrades no nothing i want it straight out of the box i want it cheap durable and accurate what tippmann do i buy. 
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Whichever you can get cheaper, I guess. Both are durable, and one is as accurate as the other without any upgrades.
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Buy a Carver One. They can be had new for about $100. Keep in mind that no matter what Tippmann you buy, you will want to upgrade the barrel. They are pretty awful.

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The stock Phenom barrel is actually pretty respectable.
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I don't get the impression that he is looking to spend $400....

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You specifically said no matter what Tippmann he buys, the barrels are all crap.  I disagreed.  :D
If you want to say that for his budget, the stock barrel stinks, that's fine.  Speaking for the Phenom at least, its stock barrel is pretty good.
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sorry i misquoted that i am strictly looking for a woodsball tippmann i want it cheap under 250$ and i want it durable and accurate should i get a custom pro
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$250 for just the marker, or are you including things like masks, tanks, pods, pod belts, gloves etc.? Essentially the Alpha Black, Sierra One, Bravo One, 98c, A5 and X7 are the same basic internal design. None is really more accurate or durable than the other. Unless you have played extensively and are certain to stick with it, I would suggest investing the least amount you can until you are certain to stick with it.

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i have decided between the a5 or the custom pro and i am going to be playing woodsball 9/10 times what do you think i should get

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Any marker can be used to play woodsball.  Is $250 just for the marker or do you need a mask, tank etc?
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what do you like better oldpbnoob a custom pro or an a5
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Both are good durable markers.
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