Planet Eclipse Gtek 170R Review

[@RobPhifer]

Brad has baby hands, in that his hands are the size of actual babies.

[@bkobjackson5077]

Rob Phifer he has E.T. hands (phone home)

[@hurricanedt77]

lmao

[@AaronLopez-wk4xv]

Whenever i need a honest review on something, i come to this guy 💯💯 picking up a used 170r from my homie for $550 that i am picking up tomorrow.

[@alancolin8565]

I got one for 420😁

[@PaintballGargoyle]

I just got a Gtek 170R and absolutely love it! I’m 5’4ft and have decent size hands. The 170R had some tiny kick.. shot consistent. Only issue I had was needing to replace some O-rings as there is a known factory fault

[@mikew2893]

3:40 of the video Brad:”Check out the grip” 3:51 *throws it on the ground*

[@dwightleverett1661]

😂

[@foxtrot4352]

rip GTEK 170r

[@bkilps21]

So what's the difference between the etha 3 and the 170r? The screen, color scheme and that's it? Does the 170r have better shot consistency?

[@DRHtheKing]

I shot the 170r and compared it to my CS2 and honestly I thought there was a noticeable difference in the shot. Both guns are super smooth but the 170r has a harder shot than the CS2 which is softer. Despite me still liking my CS2 more, the 170r was AMAZING to play with and I recommend if you don’t want to go all the way for the CS2’s price.

[@chasesf1]

I love the A.T Pipe on my LV. I’m the same as you Brad, feels like it’s more stable. But I also love that 170R lol

[@gtifury310]

Man, I'm 6'2" 350 lbs. I don't fit "Large" gloves from the store lol. Compared to the AMP, the 170R ergos are excellent.

[@austinogg]

I hear alot of people like the at pipe for that extra stability its always preference but i can't stop hearing about how it gives another point of contact to help shooting

[@6mrsynyster]

tbh it’s a just a 160r but *_b o n e l e s s_*

[@WillBallForSoup]

Ya'll got bones in your shit then?

[@foxtrot4352]

bruh lmao you know your boi got the *b o n e l e s s* Etha

[@knowmattic2291]

Probably watched this video 10x times. Always get a chuckle at "Baby tiny"

[@Krimbopulous]

I'm getting a bit of a Bon Appetit "It's Alive" vibe on the editing and I love it.

[@Check_Your_Hopper]

I bought a 170 recently. ITS SO GOOD I LOVE IT!! PBRML has some of the best reviews though. Honest and well put together. So underrated 😭

[@ashravenpb]

Would've preferred for PE to make an LV marker with no AT pipe instead of a 160r with no AT pipe

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Agreed I think we will see that though. Not next week but within the next decade 😀

[@rybobuno]

There were some pictures posted recently that look to be a prototype without the pipe.

[@lawsonbenedict6579]

@@PaintballRuinedMyLife Within the decade for sure, they failed us on the 1.6 😭

[@howardkey6152]

I just picked up a 68/4500 blue ninja tank and a r2 rotor with speed feed for $140. I always find amazing deals on Facebook marketplace

[@OFCEHL]

Howard Key I just found out about some of the pb groups on fb. The prices are insanely cheap.

[@howardkey6152]

EJ Llantos I have a halo too hopper and empire lite 48/4500 tank from ans gear on the way but I couldn’t pass up this deal I’ll probably just keep them as backups

[@Roady1231]

Looking to get some cheap stuff... What Facebook group is this?

[@dwightleverett1661]

Can we get a video of your personal opinion on the rank of today's market of paintball guns?✌️ I think I want a CS2 but I also like the new luxe marker and kinda curious about the m3...but not super intrigued

[@miguelmendez4718]

Great video can you do comparison between the etha 2 vs 170r.

[@dwschoenleber]

So, essentially a mid-price cs2 without the aa batteries or fl kit?

[@alexprocel91]

Not quite. The CS2 has an operating pressure of 105 psi and the 170r has an operating pressure of 135 psi. The significantly larger volume of the firing chamber on the CS2 enables the operating pressure to be lower. The OLED, ASA, solenoid (slightly different), grips and ergonomics are different as well. and personally, I think the CS2 is more aesthetically pleasing (not that the 170r looks bad) but thats just my opinion. I feel like it has a more high-end look and feel to it.

[@dwschoenleber]

@@alexprocel91 I agree, the CS2 is clearly marketed to look and feel like a high end while the 170r is intended for the mid-range market. I get the differences between the two, how the CS2 enables a much more "premium" feeling marker, I was simply just remarking on how the 170r appears at first glance. Appreciate the thoughtful feedback though.

[@johnnyp727]

I like this new all over the place Brad , adds a slice of comedy to the video 😎

[@farfetched1660]

Here's the way I see it: The 170r is a metal Etha 2 with an OLED screen. The m170r is a metal Emek that costs 3X as much

[@peytonpimp9]

I believe the gamma core is a little different I think the etha's run at a touch of a higher pressure.

[@ashravenpb]

You pretty much nailed it

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Yeah. The problem is you can do this for nearly every single thing that comes out ever. The CS2 is just a better version of the CS1 (maybe not this one 😁) and the CS1 is a better version of the 3.5 and the 3.5 is a better version of the 3.1 and the 3.1 is a better version of the 3.0 and the 3.0 is...you get the idea. I understand the argument, very rarely do we see huge changes in products. Look at other technologies like phones.

[@farfetched1660]

Paintball Ruined My Life that’s true however with the CS1 there were problems that needed to be fixed such as how long it was, the bending problems, and the improved gamma core for the CS2. The Etha 2 and EMEK don’t have any of these problems and the only differences are the metal build and the price mark up

[@StephenFordQuestionMark]

Your vision must be on par with some kind of water fowl. Keep in mind the grips are different, the trigger is different, it comes with a shorter feedneck, it looks way nicer... And when you actually run / gun with it, it feels so much nicer to shoot you'll be honking like a goose in ecstasy.

[@johntrek187]

This gun looks great. Was really considering a CS2 but idk, might save some coin and get this instead. I bet it shoots nearly as good for a fraction of the cost.

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Certainly the 170R is a fantastic value.

[@jacobroberson3835]

feel you on the giant hands. hopefully the force well be able to make custom grips for us

[@andrevaneeden5123]

Baby tiny, baby! :-) ;-p love the show bud!

[@jadamane]

Emek vs 170r which one you like more?

[@koolasian20]

I've shot the Emek 100 it's really crisp. My buddy has a DeadlyWind Hair 45 Trigger Valve, Murder Machine Trigger, and after market barrel. Making it pretty nice but at that point it's probably around $500 in total, mods included. Where as the 170r is $350 more with added features plus you could convert that to a Mech. All in all, if you're looking for a budget market and fine with mechanical, the Emek is definitely worth it with aftermarket mods. If you're wanting to spend a few more hundred the 170r from what I heard, is a beast and huge upgrade

[@jadamane]

@@koolasian20 which one shoots fastest and further (both in mechanical format)

[@VS-TheWorld]

Well i just bought the 170R and cant wait for it to show up at my door :)

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Have Fun!

[@koolasian20]

Did you end up liking it?

[@VS-TheWorld]

@@koolasian20 in my opinion its even better than cs2! it's smooth reliable and kicks ass! its my primary over my bob long trex and Emek. :) just grab it ... strap a hopper and tank and ADD A XL FREAK KIT WITH ACP TIP & your ready to kick ass.

[@_MrBread]

I don’t know why your battery is tight enough that you would need an allen wrench to push it out. But I have to put a piece or cardboard on mine because it’s loose enough to slightly feel it shake inside.

[@luisandrade3211]

hi, how do i make the trigger snappy and responsive? i found the trigger very sloppy and i dont like the side to side play

[@playswithsquirrels3799]

I do have baby hands and hate my GTEK grips - it's like holding a block of wood and trying to pull a trigger. Wish I knew how important comfort is in paintball cause it makes me not want to play with the gun.

[@hansolo9413]

Since I first seen this marker I just felt like it wasn't bringing enough "newness" to the table. The Etha 2 came out in Feb 2017 at $400. Now the 170r is here, and it's a metal Etha 2 + OLED for $800. In most industries this would be financial suicide, but we all know PE is going to sell plenty of these.

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

I'm sure they will. People seem to be very fond of Planet Eclipse markers.

[@cpttacoman9909]

Planet Eclipse deciding to get rid of the ATT is most brilliant thing they could've done, honestly don't know how or why a company like Planet Eclipse even went that route with how the air runs through the grip to the regulator.

[@MrMalicious5]

I really like the AT pipe. As Brad says, it does help with grip and it’s a simple and rugged design.

[@stuisalive8997]

I want to get a new gun and I'm between the 170r and the shocker amp

[@thebeautyofnature3616]

im new to paintball ... but i guess this will be my first marker. :)

[@HiyaImBrandon]

I’m getting back into paintball after about 8 years, I used to have an Etek Ego when they were released for the last setup I had before I stopped playing so I’m out of the loop for today’s standards. What’s the best marker I can get today around the $900 mark? (Or less)

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

I would say the Gtek 170r.

[@HiyaImBrandon]

Paintball Ruined My Life thank you!

[@fredybeans2433]

@@HiyaImBrandon update

[@89Epro]

Any performance difference between the 170R vs etha2?

[@bertrand2358]

Etha is like best of Low end and 170R best of mid end market. It feels quite different and the range on the etha 2 is less than 170R.

[@tommytuomaala9087]

Abaougt time eclipse finally takes the leap to modern world, wish they done it already on geos.

[@PapaGower]

My battery is like lose and rattles in my 170r so I’d prefer it to be tight and have to actually pop it out !

[@DanielRodriguez-jz1id]

What do you think is the best after market trigger for the 170r? Not feeling the stock trigger, is the hyper core a good one or should I spend a little bit more ang get the stanchy? Infamous don’t make them anymore, thank you!

[@xFireManV1]

160r is currently my main... waiting on a luxe X to arrive. But my largest gripe about it is the AT pipe really... it’s annoying. Also there’s no mechanical option, but whatever I’ll build a cocker

[@bradbaier743]

What gun do you have to use with those ogre hands?

[@24JesterKings]

What do you know bout that Gtek M170R? Possible Price?

[@hamsterbrigade]

I haven't cleaned eyes in years but I guess I've been shooting DYE for a while.

[@david_gloria4_pb]

I bought the gtek 170r and I get alot of barrel breakage and paintball are everywhere not accurate. I tried different paint also like empire and valken. My brother bought the etha 2 and it's very accurate. Any suggestions new to the paintball 🌎. M

[@thematrixgaming1810]

It’s probably the barrel back you’re using. 681 - 683 might be just a wee bit too tight around those field paintballs. Use 684 - 686, anything higher and you’re not going to be shooting the most accurate

[@david_gloria4_pb]

@@thematrixgaming1810 thanks

[@saxagg6279]

Hi I’m 6’3 do you think this is a Small gun for me

[@ianthompson2802]

So u guess the lv will be next to have the at removal therapy

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Probably good guess 👍

[@swryetc8554]

are they not selling 170r's on amazon anymore??

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

They are probably just out of stock, Empire will not have them back in-stock for about another month.

[@nickv1559]

@@PaintballRuinedMyLife ummm empire...

[@benmulcahy7595]

I am getting into paintball and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions about a affordable guns

[@nickv1559]

Still wondering about this if so what's your price range

[@claytonjones9408]

Hey Brad tell us what you think about that fore grip.... LOL As always thanks again for a great informative video.... Thinking of getting one to upgrade from my Etha2.

[@adamray2305]

Paintball question time: why did most companies start putting the feed neck vertically instead of offset on the markers? Now you can't aim down the barrel cuz of the feed neck

[@ashravenpb]

its in the center so you can tilt the hopper behind your bunker and make yourself a smaller target

[@adamray2305]

@@ashravenpb Wouldn't an offset feed neck present you as a smaller target than a vertical feed neck?

[@ashravenpb]

yes and no. Look at a tippmann a5, it has its hopper sticking out the right side of the marker. This means that if you come out of the left side of your bunker, the hopper is fully hidden by the bunker. If you come out of the right side of the bunker then you have your hopper fully exposed for the other player to shoot. The feedneck in the center of the marker allows you to tilt the hopper behind your bunker no matter what side your'e coming out of and with the hopper tilted to the side you can aim down the side of the barrel

[@adamray2305]

@@ashravenpb makes a ton of sense. I definitely appreciate your time and explanations

[@DoubleD603]

Do you know if the 170r will take the same trigger from the 160r? A lot of people upgraded to a blade and have the extra stock scythe trigger from their 160r sitting around, I'm thinking if I can swap that in. I'm with you that I'm not a fan of the blade trigger either.

[@allentraylor5659]

I'm about 98% sure you're gonna be able to interchange those parts...... If they changed the mounting design , that would just complicate and raise production price... Cost "THEM" more.. It works fine, as it is..

[@DoubleD603]

@@allentraylor5659 I figured this would be the case, but I had heard somewhere that they had some different roller bearing on the trigger or something, although now I think of it that may be the M170r, or maybe I'm just losing my mind. Thanks!

[@KarlEller]

It uses the same trigger shoes as the Gtek 160R, CS1/R/1.5 (but not CS2)

[@christianm8713]

Since I play with a Cronus for speedball, do you think a Gtek, Gtek 160R, or a Gtek 170R would be a good choice to go for since I can’t really afford a CS2?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Absolutely look even cheaper at the Etha 2, it's for sure one of the best values in paintball.

[@christianm8713]

Paintball Ruined My Life thank you so much I will end up with an Etha 2 this week. Keep up the amazing work.

[@lonewolf1405]

So I asked this in your previous video and you said it was too early to tell. 170R or DSR?

[@harmik98]

Is this truly worth the price vs the etha 2 as they are relatively the same.

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Probably not, but I think we can say that about nearly everything. Cars, phones, TV's, microscopes etc. Higher end products are very rarely worth the price.

[@eduardolomeli2643]

Would you say it’s best to get the Etha 2 since it’s the same as the 170r?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

The Etha 2 for sure a better deal, and to me similar enough to me to say go for the Etha 2.

[@eduardolomeli2643]

Thanks very much. Any recommended upgrades for an Etha 2?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

I don't think so. They're awesome as they are.

[@iefinest909]

Can u swap the bolt to the cs2 bolt? Is it compatible?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Yep. You can, although I'm not sold that it makes any difference.

[@iefinest909]

@@PaintballRuinedMyLife so what make this gun different from a cs2 like an obvious difference

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Bolt, Board, Frame, Body, Trigger lots of stuff.

[@rufusmedrano2962]

Awesome gun

[@javensoto2015]

Which is better to get Etha 2 or 170r or Cs2 ???

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

CS2. Its also double the price though.

[@bradennope7428]

Hey brad I’ve had a geo 3 for years and I’m thinking about upgrading to something more modern. Would you recommend trading out my geo for the 170r?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

I would. The Geo 3 is great, 170R mighty shoot a little bit better, but all the other more modern features makes it a much nicer.

[@bradennope7428]

Paintball Ruined My Life thanks for the advice. I’ll see if I can get my hands on a 170r in the near future.

[@cm6gaming259]

They should’ve made the Etek 160r/170r without an AT Pipe. I literally hated the AT Pipe and thought it was foolish of PE to ever create it and say that they would keep it instead of goin full macro-less. They also said that there wouldn’t be an all metal version of the Gtek, then the 160r came out. Whatever all companies lie and PE isn’t exempt from that.

[@wolf5391]

I have a regular gtek that I got several years ago. It works great but I wanted a cleaner design (without the air lines being exposed) and just an overall upgrade. I'm looking at the 170r and the cs2. The cs2 is anlot of dough. Would I be happier with the 170r or the cs2? and is the extra $700 for the cs2 worth it?

[@koolasian20]

Go with the 170r

[@wolf5391]

@@koolasian20 I did. Been playing with it ever since. Love it

[@fredybeans2433]

@@wolf5391 update on it? I’m looking to get back into the sport and I can get one for around the same price as an etha 3.

[@wolf5391]

@@fredybeans2433 the 170r is amazing. I dont regret the purchase at all. shoots great and super smooth.

[@fredybeans2433]

@@wolf5391 hell yea. Have someone that’s wanting to trade for their cs1 and a couple of other guns. Definitely wanna get back in some ball.

[@JLMtime]

We need more mechanical hoppers to go with these high end mechs

[@sk8perez2]

Is the 170 any lighter than the 160?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

I think so but only by grams

[@bamacker29]

Nice review. Brad please do a review on the Machine Vapor. Would like to hear your thoughts and opinions on this marker and company as a whole. Do you think 3rd time will be the charm? If so then Machine needs to change the name for Vapor to Phoenix. Keep up the great work.

[@jacobcardiff8757]

Worth the upgrade from an etha 2?

[@1994ichigo1]

In my opinion no because it will most likely shoot nearly identical if not the same as the Etha 2. Both guns have the same engine. You're better off getting the 160r or even used Geo 3.5 if you want to upgrade.

[@KarlEller]

IMO there's more to a gun than just it's bolt. Yes, the 170R uses the same bolt as the Etha 2 (or the 160R), but it's taking that already fantastic bolt and putting it into a higher-end body. It's going to have CS2 ergonomics, be lighter, thinner, have a much better trigger, toolless eye covers, and come with the low-rise feedneck out of the box. And if you do want to talk bolts, Gamma Core > IV Core all day every day. Is it "worth it" is highly subjective, though. What do you want out of your upgrade? If you like the way the Etha 2 shoots but want a higher-end feeling package, it'll be a good choice. If you want something that shoots differently, then maybe not.

[@jtpaintball4004]

GTEK 170R or Dye DSR? Your personal opinion?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

170R

[@Lazo4200]

This or geo 4 ?

[@billynoresco6370]

Looks like a good buy.

[@kylem9503]

So Etha 2 is $

[@collenbrown5364]

Is this worth it in 2024 almost 2025?

[@qwedsawsqwwwww]

I like the at pipe it makes me feel like my 160r is high class like the lvl and geo

[@Grobbiestraining]

Hi.Any giveaways soon?

[@MrDano1986]

i love how he chucks everything on the ground. lol YEEET

[@romainst8499]

Is paintball your daily job ?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Yep.

[@XxJkatxX]

I don't think the release of this was necessary by any means it did what we all expected got rid of the AT pipe and got some of the updated cs2 features..We need actually something new like ya know an LV2

[@DRHtheKing]

Jstew Productions they kinda screwed the CS2 platform because of similarities and the price. Planet really should’ve released an LV2, hopefully we see it soon.

[@SempiternalTitan]

Not sure this is worth $430 more than an etha 2. I am thinking of just getting the etha 2 since it will hold its own against any high end. And has less in it to maintain.

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

For sure, its hard when the Etha 2 is such a good value.

[@mattspina5066]

I swear you must be 7 feet tail lol love the videos and keep up the great work

[@ericalger2072]

wrap the foregrip in foam and duct tape and youll have the grip you want

[@miltonrubio914]

9:04 it's just a good ass paintball gun... IM SOLD! lol

[@CC--qf5bc]

Well it doesn’t matter to me because I can’t afford it anyway 😂 Dye needs to make a midrange fun for about $550-600 instead of jumping from $350 to $900

[@ashravenpb]

Theres the Proto Reflex Rail for $500

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

There was the reflex rail years ago, is the DSR for 800 bucks. We are never going to see Dye have guns for $300, $400, $500, etc. There needs to be a way to differentiate the models in the easiest way to do that is with price.

[@lemoncherrygelato710]

“It’s not stable” bruh it will be when u have a tank on it and it’s shouldered

[@nicholasfarrens6546]

Why doesn't it have AA batteries!

[@nshuda42]

You need like a Shaq custom paintball gun for big handed people lol

[@evanmesa4947]

Says that it’s not the guns fault Proceeds to throw it on the floor

[@Kim.Elusive]

Why is based on 40% facts and 60% opinion based facts

[@WalterWild2]

You cant say the 160 isnt unique, gimme another grip frame air thru example

[@hpjoshua]

i hold my gun oliver lang style if anyone knows what that is

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

What does that mean mean?

[@hpjoshua]

​@@PaintballRuinedMyLife Oliver Lang would always hook his thumb over the barrel and then grip/wrap the regulator w/the rest of his fingers. Not sure if its a common grip (probably is) but that's how he gripped his sft shocker back in the day before he went over to the ironmen.

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Oh yeah I remember that trend in the late ott's.

[@luckygamez6271]

@@PaintballRuinedMyLife I hold mine the same way and no idea why I started doing though.

[@jeremydeansausages1985]

Hahaha he just threw the gun on the ground. Haha. I'll take it. I'm lookin to buy one

[@lukehana6772]

If your not gonna use the gun... I can use a new gun... I’ve been using a Proto rail forevee

[@KaPPy83]

BABY TINY

[@AmberLange-e6l]

Tremblay Court

[@ErnestoGutshall-g4x]

Ellis Greens

[@WhyDidYoutubeDoThis]

don't like that front grip, and i like the pipe

[@JoseHolton-g8g]

Bahringer Wall

[@CarrollRosie-d1y]

Walton Turnpike

[@HughRex-c5e]

Bernier Radial

[@KateStombaugh-y3t]

Lindgren Meadow

[@Supra_Johnny]

Are you going to keep it or raffle it off? I wanna secure my spots now 😂

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Not sure yet. This time around I'm going to try to do the raffle a little bit different though, a likely make an announcement before I do it and try to get more people involved.

[@lukethegoat4216]

Muh dude just threw it

[@gwm450f4]

ikr CLANKAAKLAANK

[@lawrencetyler9398]

I pray for an ego with no pipe 🙏

[@Resident_Kriegsman]

I honestly want a new Ego

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Me to 😢

[@nickryder6995]

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