PaintBall Magazine

Friction is the resistance to motion between two objects. In paintball, it’s the resistance placed on the paintball by contacting the inner surface of the paintball barrel. You must consider friction as a major factor in choosing your barrel. Barrel materials with higher amounts of friction can cause paintball breaks. The only barrel that works better with a lot of friction is the Tippmann Flatline. This kind of paintball barrel relies on barrel friction to place spin on the paintball. Also, you may think that a longer barrel will add more range to your paintball gun but that is not necessarily true. Most paintball guns, whether they have a 12, 14 or 24 barrel, will shoot the same. The main component, when dealing with the range your paintball gun can shoot, is the paintball itself. A red paintball may leave a 16 barrel with the same speed as a blue paintball in a 10 barrel. If you are looking for a cheap but accurate paintball barrel for your paintball gun, that doesn’t break paintballs, you should try the DYE Titanium Series Boomstick. Length does have its advantages, though, with aim and traveling through brush. A solid 16 inch Empire Twister Rifled paintball barrel is perfect for getting long range with your paintball gun. Also, paintball barrels come in many colors. The Kingman Spyder VS Series Paintball Barrel Tip in red is great for your paintball gun if you want to stand out from the crowd.

Remember, when looking for the perfect barrel for your paintball gun; consider all the factors that may affect your game. Weight, friction and length can all affect your accuracy. Speed and sound are also important to keep in mind. Try not to be swayed by a company’s review of their product. Take everything into consideration and find yourself the perfect paintball gun.