Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series Review

[@zenlyfly-fo9de]

It is the AK-47 of paint ball markers.

[@adlercuevas4572]

Or maybe Thompson

[@flashgraff4285]

Its the AR15 of paintball guns hella customizable like an AR an AK aint as uogradable as an AR bro i got an AR just for that reason 🙏

[@skytasha]

@@flashgraff4285 It's considered the AK because of 3 main reasons, popularity, reliability and combat efficiency. While it is similar to the AR in terms of mods the AR is not a weapon of war like the AK and both the AK and 98 can be thrown in the mud and sand and still keep shooting. It could be fair to call it the M16 of paintball markers but Tippmann also made the unpopular Bravo One and took that away from the 98.

[@Ur_Laggin]

Durable like an AK, works as good as an AR-15

[@earl6068]

Wow, just got into paintballing this year. My mom got me this for my birthday (witch is today) and I'm going paintballing with it saturday and very excited!!!

[@geraldbradner5801]

You're playing paintball... not paintballing.

[@chrisnugent86]

Agree... Great Review! I had my Tippmann 98 Custom since 2003. Modified the look of it a few times & it still works great.

[@Bloated_Tony_Danza]

I have 4 of these bad boys. Me and my friends play in the wood cuz it's wayyyy cheaper than going out to Boston Paintball. A used 98 custom that's 10 round tube fed is a pretty afordable way to play.

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

Ilir Kumi yeah they are the way to go. Ive been out of the sport for about 10ish years and just getting back into it. got me a used one from a local trader page for about $75. was going to go new but a local paintball field said get a used one because even a used 98 will work just as good as a new one lol.

[@Caveira138]

Shout out from Southshore. If you play woodsball I reccomend getting a pump. I can buy 500 paintballs and go all day easy. Not sure about Boston paintballs set up cause I usually just go to PnL in Bridgewater

[@jakecheong]

Boston paintball is fun if u bring ur own stuff

[@ChingPongPing21]

The AK of paintball markers. The Platinum ACT when equipped w/ response trigger and cyclone feeder is nearly unstoppable. Can easily keep up with speed ballers that are playing in the woods with you.

[@stuartcarlston]

Response Trigger is WAY better, less squirrelly more reliable then the E trigger. Makes it two shots every trigger pull, put a Double trigger on it... You'll fire more paint then you planned. Very inexpensiveness "super gun"

[@reapersmagfed1837]

I have multiple markers From an E-tek 1st Gen to a T15 and i still use my 98 Custom regularly. Its my fall back marker. I have a sniper set up with my 98 Platinum ACT. Best marker ever made the AK of Paintball Markers! GREAT VIDEO!

[@jimkomola787]

Still got my old Model 98. Flatline barrel installed. Was a nice upgrade from my Nelspot...

[@karolyholczhauser1528]

Man, this was my first and only gun. I played for ~3 years in a row. Trust me, I fell, jumped and crawled around every forest I could find. This gun still worked like hell!

[@Roastedspiders82]

Tippmann 98 is the ak-47 of paintball guns lol

[@noahc2761]

Review A5?

[@cameronaleman1306]

I just got a Tippman custom pro for 70 brand new

[@nickthe1million336]

My friend has a dual/double trigger in his 98 + a cyclone hopper and flatline barrel. He is real serious about paintball.

[@micahadams2500]

I just got one today with collapsible stock

[@nictrzebzzz4218]

Your channel is great to people who dont even play paintball. But after this video made me start playing

[@jmabs5096]

There's a reason they where THE rental marker! The memories that these markers provided 15-20 years ago are priceless..

[@BasicallyBrokenGarageYT]

Would you guys recommend a 14” barrel? If so, what does it improve and is it worth the money?

[@nickproctor5126]

please don't stop making videos

[@AlexGFilms]

Just got this gun. fell like I should watch.

[@TKDgamerK]

Getting into paintball. Played airsoft for awhile but ready to start slinging paint

[@Bert439]

Don't forget the MCS Blizzard kit to make it magfed. When you buy a 98, get a Smooth Bore barrel and a parts kit and you're golden got many sessions.

[@KpopNiDontStop]

I thought it was the coolest thing ever when I first got one back in 2004 LOL.

[@FERNANDOROCHA-oy2rk]

MAKE A REVIEW OF THE A5... i really like your videos

[@RicardoTanquilut-vb4bt]

Dear sir is your topman airsope batery inside if their is want is the use of the batery

[@autumnVoid1138]

Im watching because i like your reviews and because ive never had a 98 custom

[@miguelmendez4718]

Hi what is the thread size of the new gas line ? The old version the gas line thread size was 1/8 pitch.

[@ericcarcamo6201]

Mine is sitting in my closet, moved on to etha 2 and I’m def getting a lv next year

[@TNTxCreations]

So the paintball field that I go to has Tippmann "Rental" (as in Tippmann FT-12, except it says "Rental" on the side instead of "Tippmann FT-12") guns. From what I saw on the internet, it looks like it's the same thing as a Tippmann FT-12 except cheaper, I guess? Anyway, I was wondering what the advantages of having you're own paintball gun are, and if it's worth getting the 98 instead of renting those guns, which I now rent for free since I have a season pass. One advantage I thought of is that I can put my own stuff on it (tank, hopper, barrel, etc).

[@ashravenpb]

Owning your own marker (even when its the same as a rental) will give you an advantage because you can clean it properly. Most fields cant fully disassemble every marker and thoroughly clean them every day which is why they are so inaccurate. Plus you can add a good electronic hopper, a carbon fiber hpa tank, and whatever accessories you want.

[@TNTxCreations]

Thanks for the help. Those are definitely advantages that I'll consider.

[@stuartcarlston]

ALWAYS OWN YOUR OWN STUFF (but buy good stuff, like a Tippmann M98/cronus/gryphon, or better yet, an A5)

[@simonw4683]

RIP the people who stop playing Paintball

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

😞

[@riflemanm16a2]

Two reasons I've always had a hard time with paintball is bad equipment and assholes. In 2002, I bought a shitty Genesis Surge (Spyder clone) that never really worked right; my local field always clipped a spring to make it shoot lower FPS, which I think was part of the problem (I think this happened at least twice). On top of that, everyone seemed to have a bad attitude there (staff and players). I played on and off from maybe 2002-2005. I tried to get back into it last year but realized very few people still play (local field probably had 30-50 players every Saturday back in the day, compared to maybe 10-15 now). Also, I again cheaped out on equipment and got a GOG ENMEY, which I don't think is as good as people say. I've played twice this year, and it's starting to rekindle my interest again, but I'm hesitant to spend more money on good equipment just to see if there's anything left to salvage in this hobby for me. It seems like a money pit.

[@kozak1708]

Fuck the GOG Enmey, the field I work at uses them as rentals and they're a pain in the ass. You just have to find the right place and people to play with and paintball is great

[@nathanrice7739]

I’m going to get back in the mindset to play paint ball again.

[@v1ncent111]

Would an electric hopper also fix the paint breaking? Like a rotor?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

It could for sure help.

[@nickthe1million336]

I just realized this video was about 3 years ago😕

[@ccramit]

I had one with the flatline barrel back in 2002-ish. Don't even know where it went.

[@OffishalOutdoorGear]

I have this gun in my closet like you said I want to get it working again. Just think I need an O ring

[@KPX32]

I never broke paint on my 98 Custom even though it was a model before ACT.

[@mr.z7167]

love the channel bro ham, keep it up.

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Will do!

[@alekherrera986]

Paintball Ruined My Life did you know you can shoot 50 cal paint balls with the tippman 98

[@LoadedGasMask]

We got a-5s in our park. I miss my x7 😑😭😭

[@justinmitchell974]

I just got an etek ego 1, I was wondering what I should do to make the gun better, good gun and shoots well, just wanna upgrade it

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

There really isnt much you can, there are a lot of parts out there but they really dont make much of a difference. I would leave in stock and just play more paintball or save for another gun.

[@Gungie00]

so now im abit salty because i got the platinum series power pack but my gun didn't have the act kit in it do now i have to buy that too

[@thatonekiddgareth594]

Don’t stop making videos bro

[@necroknudt3158]

Okay. I have a very old 98 custom and its been sitting in my garage for awhile. if i wanted to take it out again, what should i do to get it ready for play?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Maybe nothing. Those things just work, first I would get a tank and see what happens. If anything needs replaced it would be the ball lacth.

[@necroknudt3158]

Thats awesome news! I will definitely give it a test run when I'm at my local field saturday. Im one of those kids that stopped playing and put it away for a long time. But oddly enough, a coworker of mine was on a speedball team. He reminded me of how fun it could be and its been a ton of fun getting back into it.

[@gingernaut2550]

Maybe you've done one, and I haven't find it yet... could yoy review the tippmann a5?

[@marcusevonblade2804]

How do you know if the safety is working? I just bought mine and it still has the red o-ring but when i push it in,in cocked mode, it still lets me fire. Is there anything wrong or does it need air to work?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

If the gun fires with the safety pushed in something is wrong

[@marcusevonblade2804]

Then something is wrong -_- gonna need to take it somewhere

[@stuartcarlston]

The most important thing over the mechanical safety, is Barrel bag or plug. Get one (or two) if you don't have one. Off the field, plug/bag is on. Period

[@rick-hj3jg]

Are you gonna do a video on the Carbon Fiber Grypon FX?

[@looshkie8890]

Did you get that hoodie from Elwood?

[@keeganb6232]

Just got this new for 50 bucks on Facebook 😂 what caliber is it

[@fatutaula4623]

Can you change out the front grip?

[@jakecartwright8438]

I miss this gun

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

where did it go?

[@whoisjessie]

Where can I get that elbow replacement?

[@v1ncent111]

98 or FT12? Used to play pb sometime ago and sold everything.. Wanna get into it but just with a strong tippmann gun.

[@ashravenpb]

the internals are the same, but the ft-12 is easier to take apart and was built to be used by fields as a rental. The 98 will have more options for customization and "upgrades" if you like to customize you marker

[@v1ncent111]

Yeah, Im a marshal at my local field and the ft12 is very easy indeed. Im probably getting the 98 cus of the upgrades and looks :). Thanks

[@gobighdgames]

is that yzy szn?

[@XxDomesticPieXx]

Hey brand new to paintball and know almost nothing about it. I go to fields with my buddies and we just get the rental tipmann guns. It seems the rentals are very inaccurate and takes about 2-3 shots to actually get a feel of the target I want to shoot and even then the shots will go left and right randomly making it hard to aim. If I purchase a 98 will I have the same expirence with the rentals or will it be in better condition and shoot better. All I want is a cheap paintball gun that can shoot accurately

[@ashravenpb]

they don't shoot straight because the field cant afford to take them apart and thoroughly clean all of them every day. If you clean your marker, use HPA, and use good paint then you will notice a big improvement in accuracy over the rental markers.

[@SHWT1M3]

SSniper14 PB What marker would you recommend

[@ashravenpb]

What price range? And do you already have a good mask?

[@SHWT1M3]

SSniper14 PB 350 total

[@ashravenpb]

Valken V-max Plus, 48/3000, and Valken Mi-7 package: $100 Proto Rize: $225 Maddog pod pack with pods: $20 Prices will probably vary a little depending on where you live. I'm just using the prices from ANSgear as reference.

[@matthewb9241]

I remember this gun 15 years ago. Still looks the same.

[@Miguel.Malo.805]

you should review the tippmann gryphon

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Sorry but probably wont :( They aren't making the gryphon anymore, so would like to stick to stuff that is in production.

[@kevinbeaupre8925]

My regular 98custom dont break much paint an have used it ton of time

[@toast9954]

Does anyone know what rail it uses

[@davidthecat6402]

Toast any attachments

[@toast9954]

David the Cat what

[@davidthecat6402]

Toast oh you mean the widths of the picatinny rail?

[@toast9954]

David the Cat yea

[@davidthecat6402]

Toast it would take any normal attachment like an AR PR

[@dsmxjunkie]

it's a great beginner marker, bought one for my first season of paintball and I'll have her for a very long time just cause it will last. hey @paintballruinedmylife I'm looking to upgrade to a electro marker for this next season around $500. i've heard you mention mini, axe or etha 2 when it comes out. what are your thoughts about the axe pro? thanks for the awesome channel buddy. keep up the good work.

[@tommytuomaala9087]

With etha 2 you get Gammacore bolt witch according to many beats the shocker bolt. The new eye system is also something that could become industry standard. Axe PRO is good but Empires markers are wasting air as a woodsball marker. You get more pods out of Eclipse than Empire.

[@dsmxjunkie]

thank you for the input. I've been kinda leaning towards planet eclipse. just picked up the gtek 160r today and love it.

[@SebastiianRocco]

dope videos, could you do a KLR and grills review video?

[@SHWT1M3]

What would you recommend 98 or a5 was hoping you had a5 review

[@timdagrim]

A5

[@stuartcarlston]

The A5 is the best marker value on the paintball market. The only bad thing is that its heavy, it's an air hog (uses air to run the hopper). As it runs low on air, the cyclone won't cycle but the gun will fire. Also the cyclone feed parts wear out (sigh-lol). I own a dozen. My "back up" is a response trigger with 5 inch barrel, deep drop forward A5 "pocket rocket" (14 inch long A5 "Pistol")

[@troutbum8699]

98 customs still run off co2? I have one, but it's 15+ years old.

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Yep!

[@stuartcarlston]

They run CO2 or HPA. Local conditions depending

[@aacraine3646]

I hear you say the word "dwell" a lot. I'm not too sure what that means. Can you please explain

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

next #pbqt I will explain. This Wednesday morning.

[@ricostvac]

aa craine you gotta first understand that air is stored in your tank, transferred INTO your gun (into the air transfer tube/pipe) then out of your gun through the bolt. Dwell refers to the length of time air is being transferred from your gun through the bolt

[@gunfuego]

google ? lol

[@gavin9174]

is this gun the exact same as the tippmann sierra one

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

+Gavin x Kinda of they both use VERY similar internals, the Sierra One just has all the other cool stuff like the stock and barrel shroud

[@llluminary]

can u put on a stock?

[@brandonroberts0502]

Love your videos! Enjoy everything not a single complaint

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@stuartcarlston]

In this video he DOES need a new shirt, preferably one without holes. Maybe style's not his thing

[@codywelter2531]

Isfreak barrel good for this tippman

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Sure, the Freak Barrel is great on any marker.

[@lucianocamposflores]

between this and azodin kaos 2 which one is better?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Maybe, I like the Tippmann 98 more, but they are both great.

[@lucianocamposflores]

Paintball Ruined My Life thanks you :D

[@stuartcarlston]

The equivalent, The Tippmann "Gryphon" (lightweight non-customizable 98) blows the Azodin mechanical out of the water. Tippmann SO reliable. At our club (FB: "Highdesertpaintballrocks") the Azodin's are often sidelined. The Gryphon (for some reason) is also wicked accurate (who knew?). I've seen it (as a ref) firsthand and the staff at Action Star Games (ASG) here in CA told me they experienced the same thing. I can't tell you why its accuracy is so much better.

[@scoobydoo1824]

My custom 98 got broken 😑

[@antoniom.8965]

Yes. Its a beast. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@gabrielleroman5292]

Why do the paintballs fall out the barrel?

[@ashravenpb]

If paintballs are rolling out of the barrel then you need to replace the detent (small orange rubber piece that stops the paintballs from rolling out the barrel)

[@stuartcarlston]

worn out Ball detent. Often happens with tippmanns. The little "r" shaped nub wear out like tires. Good for like 100K paintball and then you need a new detent (lol)

[@josejflores21]

Would anyone here recommend buying a used gun or is it better just to buy new?

[@hassanabdurahman3289]

What paint balls do they take

[@HectorLopez-hb2zj]

.68

[@andrewalvidrez9486]

what area do you shoot your videos

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Sacramento, CA

[@SuperFatbastard69]

When I bought my first marker, for some reason I went for a Piranha GTI+ Rampage over this. Big mistake.

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

hahaha true

[@ravenstylea2]

Get a GOG eNMEy paintball marker instead. It's the Tippmann but without all the weight and feels a lot nicer in the hands.

[@ashravenpb]

not even close to a tippmann

[@stuartcarlston]

By no stretch of the imagination is a GOG a Tippmann. It's a different cat all together. Read up on GOG reliability. A "starter" Tippmann "Clunker" (long reciprocating bolt) M98/Cronus/Gryphon (wicked accurate) etc is perfect for starting. After a year learning the ropes (game play/tactics) move maybe to something else. But a "sensitive" gun at the beginning of learning about a hobby just adds trouble.

[@YouNGNR3ckLez]

I want to buy a new barrel for my gun. What kind of barrel would yall recommend. (I have this gun in this video)

[@ashravenpb]

15 inch lurker eigenbarrel

[@timdagrim]

Tippman werks

[@stuartcarlston]

J&J ceramic is GREAT. A lot of players like LAPCO. I think J&J are a little "Under bored" (tight) (which I like personally) and LAPCO is "over bored" (loose) a bit. I have a DYE 2 piece (are available $30 delivered on Ebay) but the two parts can separate/unlock/unscrew while running/jumping/leaping

[@noec2796]

Those are rentals where I play at

[@iispartans]

I was gonna buy this but unfortunately ended up buying something cheaper because I didn't have the money 😞

[@greasenob4821]

My dad has one so I just wanted to see

[@GoodvibeGreg]

this was my rental

[@CraigFenske]

Not only it is the ak47 of paintball but you can turn it into a ak47 paintball gun

[@quipher]

i just got one from the thrift shop for $20 cad

[@zsalnt-5024]

cost?

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

+tiago araujo $129

[@iglooproductions]

I was never a big Tippman fan, I started on a Piranha. If I were to use a 98 I'd put in the electronic trigger, a regulator and get rid of that foregrip, a barrel kit, and some type of better grip, maybe from Dye. I'd rather just buy a real tournament gun.

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

I agree with the later, not sure about all those upgrades though.

[@iglooproductions]

Paintball Ruined My Life I remember someone I think he played for Russian Legian in early 2000's, he was using one but with all the upgrades I mentioned. It actually looked really cool. He had it covered in stickers also, it hardly resembled a 98. Obviously it worked, can't get much higher level than that.

[@hooligan5893]

Thumbnail says 98 custom PLATNIUM not platinum

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

DAMN! Thanks for the heads up!

[@benitoarista733]

I have it

[@tommytuomaala9087]

I'd like the tool less service posibilities why 98 design is not for me.

[@nickv1559]

I know this is really old but you don't need to service a tipmann 98 ever

[@nathanrice7739]

Starting right NOW lol

[@MidManPedro]

This or the hk army sabr

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Still 98 or the Cronus/Stormer

[@jasontevepaugh]

I just picked my second one for 25 dollars

[@tg1758]

You had to guess when the 98 when on the market? 2017 - 1998= 19 years. I'm just being a jerk, and you can hold it against me.

[@christycam5280]

My friend gave me this for free

[@sebas9544]

I really want that gun but I can’t afford it

[@ghqst-_-3145]

Wait, I play airsoft why tf am I here??

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Because paintball is better than airsoft. 😉

[@bkoutside893]

Cronus is better

[@PaintballRuinedMyLife]

Why so?

[@nickv1559]

Paintball Ruined My Life probably because he has that one and is jealous

[@kokly7802]

Odi grips alpha black elite or project salvo is the best since they are both 98 custom but with a tactical build.

[@stuartcarlston]

Cronus is awesome, but I HATE that you can't put a drop forward on it (I own three). Cronus is tough, small but its heavy. M98 & Cronus or Alpha Black (or Gryphon) are great choices.