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***martix_agent*** · February 6th, 2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by B&N_Paintball

I agree with most here. It is not an upgrade I would suggest, however the A-5 comes with it pre-installed and its not that bad. The thing I like about it is that unlike a force feed hopper, it responds in sync with the gun because it advances once every trigger pull, but a force feed hopper with an eye has to wait until the paint moves before it pushes another ball in.

you still have a massive hopper sticking out of the side.

Forcefed hoppers only feed when the marker is firing, it's not like they are mashing paint together while you are not firing.

B&N_Paintball · February 6th, 2011, 11:57 AM

Not entirely true. Cheaper force feed hoppers like a VL force model are on all the time. In addition, those with a sensor don't start moving again until the paintballs move after your shot. The cyclone feeder starts moving during the shot not afterward. It has a faster response, but results in the slight increase in gas use.

***martix_agent*** · February 6th, 2011, 12:10 PM

nothing noticeably faster will occur. If if fed faster, you would see all paintball markers attempting to use something like it.

It's just a gimmick to make more money for Tippman. The only thing i see it being useful for, is if you wish not to use batteries.

Even the cheaper hoppers like you speak of, are not harming the balls.

The systems with eyes have spring(or magnet) loaded drive cones that feed balls before the eyes sense the paint; that way you don't have to wait for the motor to kick in.

TrueTexan · February 6th, 2011, 03:54 PM

My friend has it on his A-5 but from what he has told me it chops if you don't use good paint.

LiquidMonkeySD · November 16th, 2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TrueTexan

My friend has it on his A-5 but from what he has told me it chops if you don't use good paint.

What would you recommend

**Trbo323** · November 16th, 2012, 08:24 PM

iv seen good results with JT tactical and depending on the batch, RPS premium. Nightmare seems to usually do ok as well

really it just depends on what is available in your area. most paints are not sold everywhere

tlmiller · November 16th, 2012, 08:45 PM

Premium is one that is nearly universally sold. I know of very few areas in the country it's not available. Not all shops carry it, but those that do usually price it reasonably as well. Overall, it's one of the best of the mid-tier paints. Not as cheap as many, but still affordable usually. My absolute favorite recball paint when available.

**Trbo323** · November 17th, 2012, 12:30 AM

i agree with that to an extent, my only issue with premium is iv gotten some cases that were quite brittle and some that were more bouncy. it seems to not have the longest shelf life which is one reason i cant say i like it all the time since i never know which batch i am going to get.

**huckduck** · November 17th, 2012, 02:42 AM

for the first time, i shot all-star. man its more consistent than evil batch for batch, and can stand up to a bit more temperature flux.

**snowboarder599** · November 17th, 2012, 03:35 PM

All Star is fantastic! I'd use it more, but I generally get Evil for about $20/case cheaper. It's not really worth the extra money...

**Trbo323** · November 17th, 2012, 05:18 PM

evil is still one of my favorite paints ever and i have really only been able to shoot about 2 cases of it

sadly it is hard to find around me...