[Ourk]

ok well I'm thinking about getting a Tippmann A5 here soon and I have seen all these different upgrades like zero kick hammer, bolts, etc.

I have to ask the guys who have bought this stuff..was it really worth the money for the upgrade like these? I like the upgrades they offer for the A5 but if they make minimal to no difference in performance then I don't really want to waste my money


thanks

[Ashton S]

Get a good barrel kit and a good Carbon Fiber tank, The bolt upgrades are never really worth the money

You could get the low pressure kit, squishy paddles for the Cyclone feed system ( not as rough on paint ), and the response trigger frame if you really want to upgrade the gun it's self.

This post has been edited by Ashton S: 20 November 2011 - 10:50 PM

[Mandoade]

Are you dead set on tippmann because if you aren't I would look into a GOG G1 w/ Blackheart board. It's an electronic marker with regulator and uses HPA/CO2 for only around 60$ more.

GOG G1

This post has been edited by Mandoade: 21 November 2011 - 03:38 AM

[Ashton S]

Mandoade, on 21 November 2011 - 12:16 AM, said:

Are you dead set on tippmann because if you aren't I would look into a GOG G1 w/ Blackheart board. It's an electronic marker with regulator and uses HPA/CO2 for only around 60$ more.

GOG G1

That looks awesome! I would also check that out if you are not dead set on upgrading your current marker

[IwannaWAFFLE]

Apex 2 barrel, done

[kiriyama9000]

Upgrades:-Compressed air over CO2
-Better barrel
-Lower profile hopper

In my opinion, I'd leave stock parts inside as far as internals go. Just keep them clean and lubricated.
Squishy paddles aren't a bad idea though and there really isn't a con to using them.

[Viper Scenarios]

Hammerhead just out distanced the Apex (and everyone else) at the Guinness world record shot.

"Hammerhead Sets Guinness World Record" "Farthest Paintball Shot"

August 20, 2012
Distance- 83 yards
Target Size 20"x24"
10 Shots per try
Gun Type- Tippmann Phenom
Barrel- Tippman Straightline (Hammerhead Bangstikxx-16" Barrel")
Muzzle Type-Battlestikxx Muzzle
Shoreline Paintball-Holmbush Paintball-Super 6
Player-Robert Judson

While some may scoff at the technology and claims, Hammerhead is the only paintball company that will encourage you to TRY their product first. If they are at an event they will give you a loaner and let you run it for the event. Most people come back and buy one AFTER they try it. Name ANY other company in paintball that does that.

[Danny D]

Viper Scenarios, on 21 November 2011 - 04:34 PM, said:

Hammerhead just out distanced the Apex (and everyone else) at the Guinness world record shot.

"Hammerhead Sets Guinness World Record" "Farthest Paintball Shot"

August 20, 2012
Distance- 83 yards
Target Size 20"x24"
10 Shots per try
Gun Type- Tippmann Phenom
Barrel- Tippman Straightline (Hammerhead Bangstikxx-16" Barrel")
Muzzle Type-Battlestikxx Muzzle
Shoreline Paintball-Holmbush Paintball-Super 6
Player-Robert Judson

While some may scoff at the technology and claims, Hammerhead is the only paintball company that will encourage you to TRY their product first. If they are at an event they will give you a loaner and let you run it for the event. Most people come back and buy one AFTER they try it. Name ANY other company in paintball that does that.

you know how I know that's bullshit? the record is at 2012. I guess they are planning on achieving a record next august. lol.

In all seriousness, to the op. Just get a barrel and a tank. If performance is what your looking for, look elsewhere. If you like your marker, leave it the way it is. Money only increases its asthetics, not performance.

This post has been edited by Danny D: 21 November 2011 - 06:48 PM

[Viper Scenarios]

Ditto what Danny said. HPA is a bit of an expense...but it will GREATLY improve your playing experience.

[TechPB-Mike]

Call Ray @ Ninja Paintball, have him build you an 850psi output tank

You're A5 will shoot awesome. Other than that, I'd recommend an Apex barrel

[TheGuy]

Viper Scenarios, on 21 November 2011 - 04:34 PM, said:

Hammerhead just out distanced the Apex (and everyone else) at the Guinness world record shot.

"Hammerhead Sets Guinness World Record" "Farthest Paintball Shot"

August 20, 2012
Distance- 83 yards
Target Size 20"x24"
10 Shots per try
Gun Type- Tippmann Phenom
Barrel- Tippman Straightline (Hammerhead Bangstikxx-16" Barrel")
Muzzle Type-Battlestikxx Muzzle
Shoreline Paintball-Holmbush Paintball-Super 6
Player-Robert Judson

While some may scoff at the technology and claims, Hammerhead is the only paintball company that will encourage you to TRY their product first. If they are at an event they will give you a loaner and let you run it for the event. Most people come back and buy one AFTER they try it. Name ANY other company in paintball that does that.

At a local scenario of myn many big name companies show up and let you try out their stuff. Eclipse, empire, and dye (depending on who shows) are frequently out to let you loan their current flagship markers.

just sayin...

[Viper Scenarios]

Really? Times are a changin. It's good to see more companies "put their money where their mouth is."

Hammerhead has been doing it for a decade and it's worked for them. If you make a quality product you should be proud to let players try it first.

[Bravotv]

Viper Scenarios, on 21 November 2011 - 09:07 PM, said:

Really? Times are a changin. It's good to see more companies &quot;put their money where their mouth is Hammerhead has been doing it for a decade and it's worked for them. If you make a quality product you should be <i>proud</i> to let players try it first.

Hahah, i went on the website "rifled barrel technology" hahahah, nice joke, rifling onlymakes accuraccy worse from what ive heard...

[Viper Scenarios]

Do you own one? Ever shot one?

You might ask someone who owns one. I don't know WHY they work, but they outperform anything on the market hands down...and they're MADE IN AMERICA.

[Ashton S]

A CP one piece .695 will do the exact same job for 1/4th of the price


And why is the fact that the product is MADE IN AMERICA a factor?

[Viper Scenarios]

You know...a lot of people leave other forums because of the large number of people who will contradict just for the fun of doing so. Mike has always run a different kind of forum here. Exactly none of you have experience with Hammerhead barrels, yet you will talk like you know it all.

And, additionally, spending you money AT HOME is good for the economy. Hammerhead isn't just a US company...they're a TEXAS company. You know, where San Antonio is located.

Thanks for your patriotism and economic responsibility.

This post has been edited by Viper Scenarios: 21 November 2011 - 11:30 PM

[Josh13]

Lets wait for the accuracy wolf's opinion.

[Ashton S]

We are skeptical of the barrel because of all of the marketing gemics that are on the Hammer Head web site. It is like they gear their products towards 10 year olds

We all feel the same way about Dye Boom Stick barrels and Sly kits... When it comes down to it, there are other proven, simple, cheap, respected non bullshit company's that have already won peoples respect for one reason or another.

Personally I do not like the whole super crazy new awesome patriotic tactical vibe that Hammer Head and their products.. And once you add the fact that their products are rifled, it is scraped instantly because it is an old practice/another gemic used by company's to sell their newest products



*You obviously found a product that you like and works towards your needs, so have I. That is why I responded the way I did..
I feel as passionate about CP products as you do for Hammer Head


I also support both of my local fields and my nearest pro shop with a passion.

This post has been edited by Ashton S: 21 November 2011 - 11:19 PM

[Viper Scenarios]

I've tried and used CP stuff for years. They make great products at awesome prices. However "skeptical" translates to "I've never tried it but I've already made up my mind."

All I've been trying to say is that you should TRY something...ANYTHING...before you dump on it. You live in Texas. Look around and ask some of the hundreds of people you will see using them. They love them for a reason...and it's not the hype. All I'm saying is don't make up your mind because you don't like their marketing. That's like saying you wouldn't drive a Ferrari because you don't like the horse on their logo.

As far as buying things made in the USA...pay attention in school. They will help you understand. Imagine if the entire world consisted of your town and one other one. If the people in your town buy lots of things from the next town, but the people in that town don't buy things from yours, your town will run out of money eventually, and the next town will have it all.

China is the other town. If we keep shipping them boxes of money and they just ship us stuff, but no money...what happens eventually?

[Ashton S]

Ashton S, on 21 November 2011 - 11:16 PM, said:

We are skeptical of the barrel because of all of the marketing gemics that are on the Hammer Head web site. It is like they gear their products towards 10 year olds

We all feel the same way about Dye Boom Stick barrels and Sly kits... When it comes down to it, there are other proven, simple, cheap, respected non bullshit company's that have already won peoples respect for one reason or another.

Personally I do not like the whole super crazy new awesome patriotic tactical vibe that Hammer Head and their products.. And once you add the fact that their products are rifled, it is scraped instantly because it is an old practice/another gemic used by company's to sell their newest products



*You obviously found a product that you like and works towards your needs, so have I. That is why I responded the way I did..
I feel as passionate about CP products as you do for Hammer Head


I also support both of my local fields and my nearest pro shop with a passion.

*at Viper Scenarios
If somebody at the field has an autococker threaded Hammer Head "dfjkfapoghuioah super fucking awesome" I will try it out

I hope I can snipe terrorists all the way in Iraq with deadly accuracy



Plus about the record shot, was it in the SAME conditions as the other longest shot? You have to take into account, Wind resistance, humidity, temperature, gun type, gun operating pressure, paint to bore match, condition of paint, condition of loader, condition of breach and barrel...

It is easy to get different results out of one shot, because of that many variables.

This post has been edited by Ashton S: 22 November 2011 - 10:29 AM