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Here is a synopsys of what the arguments seem to go surrounding tippmans.
The 98c is an excellent starters marker -- it is reliable, tough, and easy to maintain. Its detractors state that the low Rate of fire (ROF) makes it impractical for speedball. Maybe, but I have seen some tight play from dudes with tippys.
The A-5 is the next step in Tippman evolution. It has many options including a response trigger for higher ROF, and it has a powered hopped called a cyclone feed. Again, this is an excellent marker, is easy to maintain and you can up it as much as anyone elese. I have heard that the cyclone feed makes shooting around bunkers difficult left handed as it tends to get in the way.
All markers will chop balls. Even those with anti-chop eyes will break balls from time to time. I have heard that the A-5 does tend to be somewhat problematic with lower end paints - but that is an easy fix as you just buy better paint.
My advice is to go to your local field and rent and use as many different types of markers as they have. Shoot tippys, spyders, cockers, or whatever, and see what fits your style. There are as many opinions as to the "best marker" out there as there are players. You have to decide what you like best and go from there.
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