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A5 or 98 Custom

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    Posted: 13 November 2009 at 10:53am
I am a mom who wants to buy her 2 daughters (16 & 13) paintball markers for Christmas.  They love to play but they usually rent them.  I think that I have it narrowed to the Tippmann A5 or the 98 Custom.  It is very confusing for me.  Can someone help me with this.  Thanks.
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I'm going to recommend the A5 for the following reasons:
  • Cyclone feed system negates the need to purchase an after-market hopper.
  • Works well off of both CO2 and compressed air.
  • Simple operation for newer players.
  • Easily upgraded with E-grip for increased firepower.
  • Makes an outstanding back-up marker if they eventually progress to higher-end markers.
Other considerations:
  • A good mask is the best investment one can make in paintball.  Generally, rental masks have seen better days.  While masks with safety issues are rarely rented, lens scratches and fogging can interfere with game enjoyment.  Purchasing and properly caring for a good mask will improve the game experience.
  • Upper body protection is highly recommended for female players due to risks related to bruising in the chest area.
If you are unfamiliar with the sport, I suggest reading the stickied articles at the top of the New Player's section of the forum; specifically the ones on Paintball 101 and Masks.  (The others are good as well.)

Finally, in before some tool asks "R U Single?"
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i would also have to go with the A-5. it is a good marker and is ready for rough handling. but if your looking cost wise, the tippmann 98 is cheaper but is just as reliable. both markers are a good choice. but after owning both, i personally like the tippmann A-5
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Thank you so much for your help.
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I own both the Tippmann A5 and The 98 Custom . While I played on the field with an A-5 and my ten year old son would play with a 98 custom. I have to lean with the a5 for modding options but for weight issues I have to lean towards the 98 custom. As soon as a young gun feels that their marker is too heavy they tend to not want to play anymore. I would reccomned that you take your kids to a shop and see what they like. You might also be able to find a very well price used marker with lots of extras. Wich will cut cost on your for the long run. Tippmann markes are very durable and even a older Tippmann is usually in very good shape to last many yers down the road. Not to menchin the service that you get as a Tippmann owner ffrom the manufacture Tippmann themself. You also have to see what ylur kids want to do with then.. I.E..... Tournaments, Scenarios or just occassional recreational events. Being that paintball is a very expensive sport you need to find what your children want to do with paintball. For a complete list of option and descriptions for the markers go to the Tippmann website. www.Tippmann.com .  If you have any other questions feel free to pm me your questions. I hope this help. Other Tippmann reccomendations and explanations can be found on my teams website. www.ocmipaintball.com We have many kids that play with us from time to time.

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Originally posted by OCMI_GONZO OCMI_GONZO wrote:

. . . for weight issues I have to lean towards the 98 custom.

Once you add an electronic hopper to a 98 (needed to get performance like the cyclone provides) the weight difference is much less significant.
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Ether way, is a good route. I would prefer the 98C over the A5 because of the swap ability. If you get an E-Hopper for the 98C... then later down the road you want different marker then you can still use the E-hopper on the new marker... With the A5 you can only use the Cyclone feed, and the Cyclone attached to the A5 is only for the A5 and X7... as far as I know, and you can't swap them to a different marker... Then again I don't like to be tied down...

What ever one you buy for them is good... Its a personal choice. Thumbs Up
Then again with an ehopper your looking at buying batteries... so...


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I like the 98 custom but I would try to get better hints from your daughters what they want. I bought my oldest son a sonix one year for x-mas but he really wanted a 98 custom pro.  Maybe you could stop by your local paintball shop just to look around or leave a copy of action pursuit sports magazine sitting around the house. What if you buy both girls a woodsball marker but one really wants to play speedball.   
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I would get the 98 based on the cyclone. I had an X7 and sold it because of paintballs continually breaking in the cyclone. A guy on my team has an A5 and swears by his cyclone. You can put a cyclone on a 98, you can't put an aftermarket hopper on an A5/X7.


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Most people are very pleased with their Cyclone feed systems.

While I don't understand the thinking behind it, you can put an after-market hopper on an A5.

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