I'm a beginner player on a budget, and I don't know what paint to buy. Does it make a difference? Or is the cheapest available the best option? Any brand recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Posted Jun 3, 2022, 12:03 AM UTC
If you are at a field that requires their paint and has multiple options then I would just buy low grade for now.
Typically higher grade paint shoots better and breaks easier so I usually just buy that for tournaments. Where I play/practice only has one grade though.
Buy the freshest mid grade they will let you. If your marker is reasonable gently on paint go closer to high end. Ask to see if the paint is formulated for magfed because that means it will be tough and will bounce more (ex. Graffiti used to be nice but now bounces as much as it breaks)
Paint is the variable that has the biggest impact on how much fun you have. It is no fun to play with paint that breaks in your marker, curves when shot, or doesn’t break when it hits its target
[deleted]
There are so many different paints it would help if we knew what your options were and their costs.
I was able to buy 2000 round cases of Zap Attak from Walmart.com for $29.74 per case. It’s probably not good at all but it’s eco-friendly and I’m just getting into the sport and would like to plink around a little and make sure the gear I’m getting from PaintballBST is in working order before heading down to a weekend match.
Like others have said, if you’re going to a field, they’ll likely make you buy their stuff.
If you’re just messing around, get whatever.
Check your field's paint policies to see if they even allow outside paint at all. If the do, or if you're playing outlaw ball (on private land and not at a commercial field), you can get field/practice grade D3FY from ANSgear pretty cheaply. It's actually surprisingly round and consistent for cheap paint.
If your field does allow BYOP, make sure they allow whatever brand you plan to buy, as sometimes specific brands might be prohibited. For example, my home field allows outside paint except Monster and Valken Infinity.
Unless you're playing in the woods, check with your field before buying paint. Most fields require paint to be purchased from them just like movie theaters have a popcorn monopoly on their property. Typically they get a custom shell/fill color combination, so it's very easy for them to catch off-site paint.
Ok. Cool. I am mostly playing woods games. Are there any brands or types of paint you would suggest?
Most fields are field paint only and usually only have one type of paint. Two if you're lucky. For rec. I wouldn't pay a premium for nicer paint.