[spydervents]

So a co worker and I were discussing how much money is in the paintball industry. He then asked what is the prize for winning a pro tournament? I have no clue. Do you guys know?

[PREDATOR 47]

http://pspevents.com...ries-standings/

I believe it says 1st place in pro division is 10 grand.

[spydervents]

Wow that is a lot!!

[cybermaniac15]

Not really..

[tallsmallboy44]

cybermaniac15, on 15 February 2013 - 12:13 PM, said:

Not really..

Exactly correct.

When you factor in entry, paint cost, travel, food, and other expense, they really aren't left with a lot of money, especially when you divide the prize between all of the team members.

[recreationalpb]

Its 10 grand to be split among a whole team and coaches. Its really just enough to pay for travel, entry, paint, etc. (but do keep in mind that some/all pro teams get some/all of this from sponsors). So at most each person would take home maybe 1 grand. And knowing some of the teams that win, they will waste a lot of that partying Sunday night. Tournaments really aren't for the cash prizes.

*the comment above me sums it up. we posted this at the same time and said basically the same thing

This post has been edited by recreationalpb: 15 February 2013 - 12:22 PM

[TechPB-Mike]

basically take all the money you spent preparing for the event (entry + paint), all the money you spent traveling to and from the event, your entry fee, plus paint, plus ID card, and all of your expenses for the past 4 months preparing for the event...

now take 1/4th of that....

that's about what you get for getting first place.

So if you spent $5,000 preparing for the event, first place is usually about $1,200

You can be lucky if you get back 25% of what you spent to win the event.

[Fssto]

TechPB-Mike, on 16 February 2013 - 11:04 PM, said:

basically take all the money you spent preparing for the event (entry + paint), all the money you spent traveling to and from the event, your entry fee, plus paint, plus ID card, and all of your expenses for the past 4 months preparing for the event...

now take 1/4th of that....

that's about what you get for getting first place.

So if you spent $5,000 preparing for the event, first place is usually about $1,200

You can be lucky if you get back 25% of what you spent to win the event.

But also playing professionally don't you usually have a paint sponsor? And sponsors that will pay a big part if not all of entry fee?

[TECHDP=)]

I thought sponsors paid for most of the stuff?