What is Semi Professional Paintball?

[@MattTheGymRat]

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[@verbhal]

Just remember kids, you are just 1 entry fee away from being a semi pro paintball player!

[@MattTheGymRat]

You too can be Semi Pro 🤣

[@jasonguthrie730]

Yea until you realize you shouldnt be playing semi pro.

[@InClaymont]

I dont think I would even make it out to the bunker as a lowly d5 player. 😂

[@Crazypaintballkid843]

What is good it is the kid that you guys hung out with at nxl looking forward to seeing you guys again soon

[@devinsmith9067]

😂😂😂

[@jacobr3990]

I have been a casual follower for a bit I got a say, man, your professionalism and dedication just makes me Wana play . Also good to see your skills being tested 😅

[@MattTheGymRat]

Thank you my friend. Definitely a learning curve but I'm trying to adjust as fast as I can. It's a learning process.

[@squitex1625]

wow! congrats on the new team Matt! keep up the good work, love your content!

[@MattTheGymRat]

Thank you, friend! I'm looking forward to learning and growing alot this year.

[@SVPPaintball]

Awesome video! It’s pretty rough to send you to a high risk spot on your first point, then telegraph that move by sending you there your next point-but a decent first experience! You cant give an inch in semi-pro, which makes it fun. You’ll also notice that fighting your way into your spot is less important than dominating a zone and staying alive. I’m really excited to see how you do this year!

[@MattTheGymRat]

I always appreciate your suport Steven. Im taking every point as a lesson. I did alot of things in this event i felt like werent usual for my play and once I slowed it down and played my usual game I was able to be successful. Its a huge learning curve but I feel like im getting there.

[@dannyvazq]

first of all congrats bro, also this video was awesome the emotion and how you tied everything together were amazing.

[@MattTheGymRat]

Thank you Danny!

[@b0lbi]

This really illustrates the skill difference between D3 and Semi-pro. You routinely ran down the field in d3 and now we see you struggle against mext level communicators and shooters. Humbling but awesome experience im sure. See ya in Dallas

[@aaronburela432]

Great job integrating the broadcast footage. Looks super professional. Very watchable

[@Jolivera611]

Nice to see you are playing semi pro. Met you last year at Mid Atlantic and I new you had the skills to make it. Good job and congrats.

[@MattTheGymRat]

Thank you bro!

[@two-bit463]

Leverage I believe trains at my local field QuickShot here in NJ. You still kick ass bro Im Sure their will be many more tournaments in your future! Paintball needs more people like Matt The Gym Rat !

[@MattTheGymRat]

That means alot. Thank you.

[@Check_Your_Hopper]

I look forward all the time to the next Gym Rat video! 🔥 Keep up the good work!

[@MattTheGymRat]

You know it 🤟

[@GeorgeMartinez-kx1fd]

When gymratt post something it’s a good day I can sleep happy. Thanks for the videos❤

[@MattTheGymRat]

Thanks for watching George! Your support means the world to me.

[@Nastytktok]

wow Congrats! this must of been such a cool experience!!

[@MattTheGymRat]

Huge learning curve but I'm taking every lose as a lesson.

[@EastDistrictWill]

Dope video. Played the Las Vegas NXL D5 with my son, it was kick a$$. That grass/dirt was no joke

[@Incrediblepb]

Great work Matt! You played great!

[@MattTheGymRat]

Thank you. I still have some improvements to make but Im doing the right things to get where I need to be.

[@softaco3088]

That protein powder reminds me of fight milk from sunny.

[@krek.44]

Soar high like a crow...

[@michelangeloiacono1136]

Let’s go Matt! Love the content as usual!

[@MattTheGymRat]

Thank you bro 🙏

[@Robert-ou5pf]

Congrats on making the jump up man 💪💪😎😎

[@joshpriest7154]

Dude in the red jersey that first come around blind fired 😂

[@michelleb3950]

Waiting till lone star comes out that one is going to be fire

[@MattTheGymRat]

Im about to head to the field now. Going to get that video out ASAP.

[@hankthehandkerchief523]

Dame Mathew! That's awesome jumping from D3 to semi pro I bet that was a fun experience. Your living the dream I wish I could! Keep up the killer content 🤘🤘i think you need to trade out your ltr man lol that hopper kinda sucks. I run a tfx with the extension ring

[@MattTheGymRat]

I have to use the loader because of the teams sponsorship. Maybe I can get it unjammed faster next time.

[@hankthehandkerchief523]

@@MattTheGymRat lmfao that loader is super notorious for jamming. I played with a ltr for a good 2 years. Maby it was the batch of paint that you were using too. Who knows

[@taylorprice4641]

I see the sponsorship Matt. How did you feel about using loads of Dye stuff? I can’t stand the i5

[@MattTheGymRat]

The dye stuff isn't bad. I'm not a fan of the i5s or the rotor but the markers aren't bad at all.

[@FosterPhotography]

This was a really dope video!!!! Wrong side of the field to funny...

[@danielmembrillo6472]

Dude, I’m sure that was a lot of pressure. That point against leverage must have felt great. How did the DMs shoot? Looks like rotor had some issues too.

[@MattTheGymRat]

The M3 shoots great. The rotor still has the same jam issues as always 😂

[@danielmembrillo6472]

@@MattTheGymRat Yup! Some days its the worst. What do you typically use for a loader, the Spire?

[@smiley_joe]

The hardest thing is growing your calves for tournament paintball

[@ThePlaceForThings]

hell of an episode 🍿

[@asg7861]

i miss playing tournament paintball

[@MattTheGymRat]

It is so much fun. It is what keep me motivated.

[@asg7861]

@@MattTheGymRat the only thing stopping me is that I would have to travel about 3 hours just to get to a field =/. i didn't mind it back when I was on a team.

[@tdotvy4579]

How you like switching it up and shooting a dye?

[@MattTheGymRat]

It's not bad. There are things I like and don't about it but that's the team sponsor so I'm going to be using it for the entire season.

[@bondi6252]

Do they have a live stream for semi pro?

[@paintballdad908]

I think the Vegas semi pro games were streamed by the major league paintball youtube channel.

[@drewkroeker]

Hey Matt what are your thoughts on the Dye m3+?

[@MattTheGymRat]

It has a unique shot that is decent. I would choose the DSR over it if i had a choice.

[@RollCarRoll]

GG's man, great video.

[@MattTheGymRat]

GGs. Thank you brother.

[@jamiecurtis9777]

Do you prefer the DYE equipment over Cs3/Lux JT setup?

[@itscvymm]

what kind of camera mount do you use for your mask?

[@MattTheGymRat]

Zip tie

[@itscvymm]

@@MattTheGymRat fair enough

[@TrentDooley420]

Got my first D6 3v3 tournament coming up, you got any tips!!?

[@patrick_e_mckenna]

Keep it up kid.

[@MattTheGymRat]

Thanks, Pat 💪

[@thegizmolife9084]

That ground was so dry, made me whince every time you dove. It looks like it hurts.

[@MattTheGymRat]

That dust was brutal 😂

[@pvegod1484]

Probably the source of paint problems and jams. Some of the dives look like the gun was completely covered

[@Isaac-sd9wl]

Im so exited to gho paintball im 10 and im going!!!!! Its in south Australia in adileade! I think i might be 11 when k go cuz im going this year and im turning 11 but its gonna be so fun!

[@TheMemeMachineMatt]

Nice vid Matthew.

[@MattTheGymRat]

Youre the man Matt. Thank you.

[@tonyforte5068]

Matt can you review the dye m3

[@dawgydawger7158]

We’re can I watch that tournament video, I looked like nxl but when I typed 8n Greenville growl nothing came up???

[@MattTheGymRat]

The tournament stream is on NXL's youtube channel. Its a long live stream. We play at the end of both Friday and Saturday.

[@planepeople9751]

Why do those dives look super painful?

[@MattTheGymRat]

Because they were 🤣 That ground was not made for diving on

[@kelseyrivera3588]

Amazing job love 💕👏🏼🔥 Super proud of you and how far you’ve gotten 🫶🏻❤️

[@danielcombs6932]

Man yall having Ken is so sick. learn everything you can from him.

[@MattTheGymRat]

He's been great to be around. So many awesome stories from back in the day.

[@danielcombs6932]

@@MattTheGymRat He is the goat man. knows how to win

[@Vices665]

Tell Tall Tee I love him ❤

[@MattTheGymRat]

The Tallest of Ts is always getting it done

[@jenks5171]

Are you shooting a m3+? If so how do you like it?

[@MattTheGymRat]

Yes. The team as a whole shoots M3+. Its ok but I would take the DSR over it if I had a choice.

[@Thorn36]

What gun were you using this vid?

[@jesusrangel6962]

What's gym rats favorite protein shake for paintball days?

[@MattTheGymRat]

I use the Birdmans chocolate flavor. I sometimes makes smoothies with it and throw in Bananas, pb, and Greek yogurt.

[@jesusrangel6962]

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[@StevenLe-gc6dv]

Yo Matt do you know how I can check my points on pbl

[@MattTheGymRat]

Sign in a click view your profile

[@paintballdad908]

I was cheering for Leverage 😬 but man what a great match!

[@MattTheGymRat]

Yeah it was a nail biter for sure 😅

[@kevinlesniak3914]

If I may ask...What keeps happening to the teams you've been with in some videos I've seen you with several different teams?...

[@MattTheGymRat]

I play on a lot of different teams. I guest on teams, play different tournament series with different teams, and some teams dissolve at the end of the year because players don't want to play anymore. It's easier to join another team with group of dedicated players than try to rebuild a team with players who aren't as committed.

[@kevinlesniak3914]

@@MattTheGymRat Ok. I appreciate your response! I was wondering because I started watching your video's like a year ago when i started to play more and play with a local team.

[@Jarandjar]

Poor guy has to sacrifice his Maxt joggers for the Dye Sponsorship

[@MattTheGymRat]

That was the teams decision, not mine. I'd choose the Maxt joggers any day but for events I'll be in Dye gear 🤟

[@Jarandjar]

@@MattTheGymRat You're movin up

[@reesepeace8324]

good ish, makes me wanna play lol

[@MattTheGymRat]

It is a good time and worth a try tbh

[@reesepeace8324]

@@MattTheGymRat oh. I play. But on the weekends. Recreational. Watching mid week makes me want to play THAT day tho. Good content brotha

[@D3vil420]

Love It

[@MattTheGymRat]

Appreciate your support homie 🔥

[@paintballathletix]

Loved this one! Looking lean 💪

[@MattTheGymRat]

Thanks brother! Trying to stay consistent and do what's best for my health and performance.

[@sneezeguard117]

What camera does he use

[@MattTheGymRat]

its linked in the video description

[@joshpriest7154]

R u from Texas?

[@Check_Your_Hopper]

He's a carolina boi

[@spoonman189]

bro is prestiging lol

[@MattTheGymRat]

Exactly that 😂

[@Andrew-un8tx]

Its something players who aren't pros tell themselves to feel better about being amateurs.

[@dillonmorris799]

Dynasty pick him up fr

[@MattTheGymRat]

Maybe one day 😂

[@Somedorc]

Classic dye rotor move 🙄

[@MattTheGymRat]

You know it 😂😂😂

[@30shotjock]

Gassss🔥

[@MattTheGymRat]

Appreciate you bro 🔥💪

[@Check_Your_Hopper]

I switched from the name x2u2 to this.... u like it? 🤣 Please tell me if it's stupid so I can change it back. x2u2 was just an old name I had from back when I played minecraft

[@kaiser6210]

Only D4 teams play semi pro lately lol

[@MattTheGymRat]

Theres a couple sprinkled in the mix. Those are the ones that get the most attention.

[@paceylippman1987]

🔥🔥🔥

[@MattTheGymRat]

🙏🙏🙏

[@mdk03]

0:17 yikes

[@urfaceistoofunny]

I wanna try rank but I hear it makes alot of players toxic. Idk tho lol

[@PrestonWilks]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5fZe2WrgN-ab6c penalty? is this legal?

[@MattTheGymRat]

They shot each other at the same time so it's legal.

[@PrestonWilks]

@@MattTheGymRat looked like he just threw the gun around the bunker and couldnt see what he was shooting at, but maybe its just the angle?

[@Nbk4real]

progress up thru the ranks in the NXL is much more based on who you know, where you work, and your connections within the industry than your skill set. If you’re not obnoxiously good they just see you as a profit player. Nobody gives a shit if you win, they just want your money. What just happened in texas is a perfect example of. Don’t waste your time unless you just dig being marginalized and giving your money to a tiny group of individuals while some 15 year old kid who’s never seen paintball before is your ref, prolly doesn’t speak English and if it’s an icpl the refs are most likely drunk #ftk

[@YourCommonSinner]

🔥🔥

[@MattTheGymRat]

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