Paintball markers are designed to shoot paintballs at high speeds using compressed air or CO2. The differences of these are how the markers advances the ball into the barrel, seal it off and release gas into the barrel. Mechanical markers start mechanically while electronic ones need a battery or circuit board to fire.
1. Mechanical markers are types of markers that fires when the pulled trigger releases a bolt which is propelled forward by a spring and pushes the paintball into the barrel. There are also different varieties of mechanical markers ranging from plastic pumps to precision custom markers. Mechanical markers are reliable and require little maintenance. These should be cleaned and oiled after few uses and o-rings should be replaced as needed. Mechanical markers are easy to disassemble and the parts are inexpensive.
Mechanical markers are significantly cheaper than electronic markers and can be readily available at any paintball shop. Setup for this markers is easy and replacement parts are easy to find because different companies use standard size pieces.
Mechanical markers are typically not fast and as accurate as the electric markers. The air that is required to propel the paintball varies and may result in inaccurate shots. Also they are loud and need much pressure to fire than electronic markers, thus getting a few shots per tank of air.
2. Electronic paintball markers fire paintballs using battery powered circuit boards. The circuit boards are programmable so it’s easy to tell the board to fire automatically, use burst firing and use other firing methods. Electronic markers also use regulators to have consistent firing.
Electronic markers are hard to disassemble and may require the instruction manual to do so. Also each kind of electronic marker usually consists of basic cleaning and lubricating. Electronic markers maintenance is hard and must be done by a professional.
Electronic markers are more consistent and more accurate and can fire faster than the mechanical markers. They are also smaller thus being lighter and can be very advantageous compared to its predecessor. Electronic markers can fire at lower pressures and can get more shots per air tank.
Electronic markers cost a lot more than the mechanical markers and are not readily available. They are difficult to repair, usually requiring professional assistance for servicing and upgrades. Electronic markers only used compressed air and must always have a charged battery.
There are some other types of paintball markerss that you can use in the game. One may choose to use the mechanical markers for its cost efficiency or the electronic one for professional gaming. And remember a marker is only as good as its user, so having a more expensive marker doesn’t mean you are a good player constant practice is still the key on becoming an expert player.
