The Tippmann 98 Custom Paintball Marker  What Makes The Tippmann 98 Custom Paintball Marker so Great? Tippmann 98 custom is one of the best markers available in the market for the price. What makes it one of the best? To start with the Tippmann 98 is made from die cast aluminum which provides it with an extra sturdy stock. This paintball marker is a semi-automatic gun and is readily available with a maintenance pack that includes oil, spare tank O-ring, barrel sleeve and a cleaning cable. It is compatible with Compressed air, Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide for the propulsion of the balls. The features of the Tippmann 98 custom include: it is a semi-automatic paintball gun (Marker), the length of the barrel is 8.5 inches, weight is 2.9 lbs without the tank. The firing rate is 8 balls per second, the feeding rate is also 8 balls per second, the maximum capacity of the hopper is 200 and the overall length is 19.6 inches. The trigger used is the standard mechanical trigger and the maximum effective range is 150 feet. It is available in two colors, silver and black. Trigger pulling is very easy in the Tippmann 98 custom when used with carbon dioxide. After 90-100 feet, it is not possible to aim accurately using this Tippmann 98's original barrel. However, you can customize the Tippmann 98 custom with a sniper barrel likeTippmann Flatline. Regarding the maintenance, it is not as easy as the Tippmann A5. You must remove all of the wrench screws. This will disassemble the complete unit. After the disassembling, clean the marker. But, reassembling is not an easy job. It involves a lot of tricks (use the manual for reassembling instructions) and is rather complicated. You can, however, remove the barrel easily for cleaning purpose. The Tippmann 98 custom will perform at its best with proper maintenance. The Tippmann 98 custom is designed in such a way that it can be upgraded easily. There are a number of accessories available for this customization. Some of the worthy upgrades are the response trigger, Tippmann Flatline barrel and a double trigger to provide a rapid firing. After some customizations, it can be used as a sniper rifle. The Tippmann 98 custom has a number of great features which most guns cannot offer. It offers a front fore-grip, built-in sight with sight rail and a removable elbow. The removable elbow and clear sighting system available on the Tippmann 98 custom are really the features worth having on your gun. With this gun you can easily tag more players compared to other guns of this price range. This paintball marker is manufactured with an aim to provide a great style, great gaming experience based on its options. It is the best customizable paintball gun available nowadays.