Great video man. You could show this to anyone and they would have a better understanding of the sport, and be entertained.
@TheMemeMachineMatt2 ай бұрын
Considering I can't physically get over there for a while and do research for book two of Pursuit of Glory, these videos are integral to my research. Thanks Matt.
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@TheMemeMachineMatt science 🧪
@lanman902102 ай бұрын
Love seeing your progression, really proving to your team what you’re capable of doing and getting more playing time. Keep it up
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Appreciate it brother. I felt really good coming into this event. Unfortunately I had some blunders that kept me from excelling but I'm learning from them.
@djonespaintball2 ай бұрын
Great content as always. Dope that you are being transparent with everything surrounding tournament play. The pit is very crucial too keep the team winning. Love the new another deposit dry fit tees!
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
There's alot that I missed so maybe next year I will do a "Everything you need to know about a paintball tournament" video. And I'm already working on new Tees for Cup 🔥💪
@justinholtzclaw59502 ай бұрын
Love the video Matt. And also that also me pod running for aftershock in your video. I got to meet you there and really cool dude.
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@justinholtzclaw5950 I was hoping you would see that. Glad we got meet bro. Thanks for all the support 🙏
@justinholtzclaw59502 ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat I might be at World Cup maybe I’ll see you there.
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@justinholtzclaw5950 I'll be there!
@tylerrobinson61582 ай бұрын
I quit paintball in 2020 but i love watching it still and hopefully will be able to make it back on the field again soon. But i love seeing south carolina represented again.
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
There's only a few of us but we are working hard. Appreciate you still watching bro and I hope you make it back out to balling soon 🤟
@godfilmz2 ай бұрын
Dope to see your experience here bro! Dislocated shoulder during a match is rough. See you at World Cup! 💯
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
See you there bro 💪
@hugof2817Ай бұрын
Matt!!! Thank you for putting me on game with the MAXT joggers! You wore them in a previous video, i got myself a pair. Affordable, durable, & overall a great paintball pant.
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
@@hugof2817 I'm glad you like them. I wear them every time I play besides NXL events. They are so nice.
@hugof2817Ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat they need to sponsor you!!! I've never seen anyone else wear them
@StoicMiles2 ай бұрын
Much love Matt! I look forward to all of your videos
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@StoicMiles appreciate it. Means alot to me 🙏
@jacobmacpherson81812 ай бұрын
Another great video thanks Matt!
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Appreciate the love, Jacob 🙏
@ericcallender15752 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Good to see you in Chiraq. See you at World Cup.
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
See you at Cup bro
@blueblazethealpha4207Ай бұрын
If I see the team that wanted me again I'm taking up the offer bc I technically didn't say no it was bc gas an I don't have my license yet I'm glad to be at that level of skill glad I have that experience currently I'm looking at getting the new geo R5
@mysteryy2342 ай бұрын
I like that alot of things related to the tournament itself like the entry fee and paint costs are split up and are even and fair per player. But still pretty expensive at the end of the day. Takes money to make money though
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
The rough part is you dont make any money. Its a hobby for everyone here so its more for fun.
@mysteryy234Ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat touché
@Findlayhats2 ай бұрын
Fun vid thanks for sharing - stoked to see you guys crush it at Cup! Question: Do you keep the pods / paint out throughout the entire match? Uprising had some issues with paint breaking in our loaders too, but we just had anyone running & diving just load enough to chrono with, then start their run with no paint in the loader and just pod when they get in. We also had some points on Sunday where we had the runners using different paint just for their initial dive, then switching out to different paint in their packs that was more brittle. Havent had to do that too frequently, but worked out well...best of both worlds haha
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
We do keep pods and paint out through the match. Its obviously not optimal but we dont have a cooler to keep them in. The issue we had was sporadic with both back and front players having the issue. We think it was a combination of brittle paint and a new part we put in our loaders that was causing the issue. I have had to do the no paint trick for 1's but I have never heard of two different paints trick. Thats impressive.
@shanerowlands29882 ай бұрын
Great meeting you guys at windy city
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Glad we got to meet!
@craniyummy2 ай бұрын
GOOD INFORMATION FOR PLAYERS!
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Its not cheap out here as you get more competitive
@craniyummyАй бұрын
@MattTheGymRat Absolutely. That's one reason I always have told my kids not to be in a hurry to play a level up, until they really have to.
@CallmewesАй бұрын
Video aside…. Expect $4.5-6k entry (PER Team) w/ 30-45.00 per case: expect to blow through 10 cases. Don’t expect travel or board unless your super ballers or Referee’s. lol yes Refs often make more than players! DV4 and up…
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Entry is $2700 to $3100. We werent sponsored last year and payed $35 a case for GI which is the most expensive. And players dont make anything so yes refs make more lol
@joshmarine33582 ай бұрын
LMNT Electrolytes are amazing. A little pricey but super clean and delicious.
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
I have got them before but we usually end up going with Liquid IV just because its sold everywhere and easy to get.
@Sytraxy2 ай бұрын
Played for envy once upon a time… this sport super expensive, keep up the grind bro. Ups and downs are real
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
So many Ups and Downs. But that's what keeps me coming back
@Musicplug452 ай бұрын
Hi Matt it’s me niles you know my dad mike
@yoyo12.241Ай бұрын
13:28 Patience is key in any sport.
@DanielKimbrilАй бұрын
I mix 2 rehydrating drink powders together. One is salt based electrolyte and the other is a sugar based one. I call it "Mutiny Grog".
@josephfarrar12032 ай бұрын
love watching you play man helps me learn how to play snake better
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@josephfarrar1203 biggest thing that helped me was I played the snake every point in practice. You get comfortable after a while. Glad I could help 🤟
@josephfarrar12032 ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat that’s exactly what i do
@greysonirvin88542 ай бұрын
Hey Matt love your stuff man ❤❤
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Appreciate it Greyson 🙏
@action3xpress2 ай бұрын
15:48 wild Nate spotted!
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Got him at the end of his shift 😂
@drewba2 ай бұрын
@MattTheGymRat that's me in the black shirt at the start of the video. I blew a kiss to the camera when you were filming another segment and have been refreshing your page since Windy City to see it :D Any chance you have that footage?
@drewba20 күн бұрын
Matt please!
@TheLone_pbАй бұрын
Dude amazing video!!! One thing tho.. what camera were you using on this vid? it looked like some shots were showing the bottom of the mask while other shots from previous videos didnt have this problem? Still a good vid by a good player!!!
@Aspen9102 ай бұрын
I also took a bad dive and dislocated my shoulder. I just had surgery to fix my torn labrum 2 days ago. Bummed every day I’m not able to go play
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Thats rough man. Hope you heal fast and can get back out there balling. Just be patient and dont rush anything 💪
@Petermanchannel92 ай бұрын
That groggy Monday morning flight suck’s without hardware.
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
A flight home with no metal sucks
@Travis_6612 ай бұрын
I don't miss those days!
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Yeah my bank account won't miss them either but man I sure will.
@Travis_6612 ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat I was kidding deep down I do miss those days haha.
@dansal3286Ай бұрын
where did they have this in chicago? it used to be played by our rec center
@joshuabeaman27272 ай бұрын
world cup on sunday afternoon, after the finals, should be the lowest pro team playing the semi pro champions. that should determine who gets relegated, and who is ready to be a pro team.
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Nah. The Pro team had all year to prove they deserve to be there and they didn't so I think its fair.
@joshuabeaman2727Ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat .....but the semi pro team had all year to prove they belong in the pro division. and they fucking did. just like the pro team had all year to prove they belong, and they failed. in the end, it doesnt matter. the NXL does whatever TF the NXL wants. we're just shooting ideas, and i'm just daydreaming about a sunday afternoon match that's never going to happen lol
@MrMenghisАй бұрын
Matt, I’ve been playing for years. I feel confident in most of my abilities, except diving left handed. Any advice on how to overcome the hand body coordination issues faced when diving left handed?
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
@@MrMenghis start slow and speed up. Drill it. After that do it everytime you go left even if you don't want to.
@hugof2817Ай бұрын
Matt!! Can u make a video of what cameras you use, and mounts u use.. and maybe what u started with compared to what you do differently now
@Violencegod612 ай бұрын
Had been thinking about playing cup in d4. Until I did the math and found out it would cost me 1500$+ canadian 😅
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Fyi. It's worth every penny
@austang8556Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@DOCKPBАй бұрын
Awesome video
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Appreciate you brother!
@hounddog88952 ай бұрын
I just started learning how to play paintball about a month ago.They're going every week.Picked up an etha 3 electric.I would love to learn how to dive.Just afraid I will wreck myself or my gear
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Diving is essential to be a good player. Start really slow and just practice it by yourself and then once you feel good about it try it out on the field.
@hounddog88952 ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat ok
@hounddog88952 ай бұрын
@MattTheGymRat It just seems like a good way to wreck your body.If you don't know what you're doing but i'm gonna definitely start Working on it I can knee slide sometimes when I really need to So I am learning thank you for responding
@xD12xSiCkNaStY2 ай бұрын
if you do try diving, always have your wrist up on your hand holding the marker. It makes core samples less from my experience.
@hounddog88952 ай бұрын
@xD12xSiCkNaStY ok thanks for the tips I'm really enjoying it
@deviousdelta6262 ай бұрын
Awesome vid. Would love to see you go to Castle Jam 2025 at Pinnacle paintball park, I'm trying to travel for cali to go!
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
I have no clue what that is. Where is that located?
@deviousdelta6262 ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat New Jersey kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4KkonmIZ82jfaMsi=XMhZXUNjfKarXsCN
@raulito12592 ай бұрын
I’m from Chicago and I haven’t heard of this tournament
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
We're there every year!
@nellen5527 күн бұрын
You forgot to add in the 9volts for your whole team because no one ever has there own
@MattTheGymRat27 күн бұрын
@@nellen55 I hate 9 Volts with a passion
@justintyler95772 ай бұрын
I just lick my finger to crono 😂😂
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Matt The Human Chrono
@SpaceThreeTimes2 ай бұрын
Great video. You should do one on scenario paintball. Less of a pay in, more playing time.
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@SpaceThreeTimes I agree. I've got a couple coming up in the coming months that I will do videos on 🤟
@SpaceThreeTimes2 ай бұрын
@MattTheGymRat Heck yeah. Just saw last night that you were going to be red commander at red vs blue. Sadly, Brandon Blue is my guy. Going to be a great time up there.
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@SpaceThreeTimes YOURE COMING OUT?
@SpaceThreeTimes2 ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRatGood chance I will! Only a 7.5 hour drive from my spot in Florida. Supergame Florida is the weekend before red vs blue. But my body should recover in time, lol. Get ready for a ghillie suit!
@luisantonio98112 ай бұрын
Hello Matt ive been following for a while, and i'd like to know which camera you use to record from your paintball gun or your paintball mask, and more importantly how you set it up! pls and thank you
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Camera i use is linked in description and I use a zip tie to hold it down.
@josepholler10372 ай бұрын
That number 7 dude looks so cool
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@josepholler1037 he's cool but I heard he plays WoW... so that makes him even cooler 🤯
@zokpls87122 ай бұрын
Sea dogs player camping in the snake was crazy hahaah
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@zokpls8712 he had that trap set up
@UDRabbitАй бұрын
Shut up Were Trying Best Team Name ever!
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Such a good name and they are a good team too.
@air.escobar2 ай бұрын
might have to cop the bleach shirt tbh top 5 anime rn🔥
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Bleach is my favorite anime which is why I made the shirt and the art work is insane!
@air.escobar2 ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat save the soul society matt🙏
@danieljulian75102 ай бұрын
Pitt help is the most underrated aspect of tournament ball imo
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
I played a tournament with no pit help once... and I will never do it again.
@REKLAW472 ай бұрын
wat people done realize is that was 4 games 1200 bones for 4 games 100% worth the experience u get with the family u make
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Nothing better than playing some paintball with your boys.
@Shanie_Lang2 ай бұрын
Any reason you shoot the old DSR? or is that a pipe?
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
It's an old DSR. Its my back up marker for the season. My M3 was getting worked on Saturday morning and wasn't ready in time for our matches so I used this.
@Pb-Bros27Ай бұрын
How do you get music in the begging of your videos, I am just starting paintball on youtube and am wondering how to get good songs in my videos?
@andyrue26042 ай бұрын
Awesome. Thanks. How would it have been if you won instead?
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Prize package was $4000 for the winning team. If youre sponsored by a paint company they cover your paint tab when you win also. So we would have each received $400 and not have to pay for paint.
@Widowcrewpb2 ай бұрын
Thought you play with a M3? Why did you switch to the DSR ?
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
M3 was getting worked on and they didn't have it fixed in time for our first two matches.
@michaelhemby35782 ай бұрын
Matt I’m playing with you in a tournament
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@michaelhemby3578 when!?!?!?
@jonasgeez21402 ай бұрын
Man your team can fricken MOVE
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@jonasgeez2140 we got to run from the paintballs 🤣
@decluer2 ай бұрын
At least you can write off expenses as tax exemptions with this being your job. But still…yea pball expensive
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
100% save me come tax season but it definitely keeps me from being as profitable 😅
@LosLobos242 ай бұрын
Does Huntley have shoulder problems ? I know he’s OG, so no hate. Just noticed he doesn’t front dive
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Mark is older but he has never dove in his career 😂
@atmosphere16962 ай бұрын
as a past D6 player i can say i dont eat like shit people just dont care enough about what they eat
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@atmosphere1696 that's good to hear. Your health is one of your biggest investments which is why I take it so seriously.
@Rionfoxworth2 ай бұрын
Kevs my guy I know him from pbc Greenville
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@Rionfoxworth me and Kev are like 2 peas in a pod. One of the best teammates ever.
@PB.kaydenАй бұрын
i was going to buy your merch but there is no size small sadly
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Yeah we did limited drop so someone snagged them all up. We will have some more shirts dropping soon
@alexismarmol3052 ай бұрын
Hope your friend'S shoulder is OK. See you at cup
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@alexismarmol305 I hope so too. I will be there!
@Jorell1000Ай бұрын
I keep seeing you guys leaning around in front of your bunker to shoot across the field and getting hit by a back player. Why do you shoot across the field without being behind cover???
@oscarmike35722 ай бұрын
they entry fee is for the team or per person ??
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Per team lol
@SpiritPaint2 ай бұрын
Hey matt! Curious where your from?
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Out of Charlotte.
@finksburg73802 ай бұрын
Thats always been the issue with Paintball going mainstream, the cost of paint is just too high. It's literally cheaper to play golf.
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Cost of paint is high but you also have to pay +/-$100 to play a round of golf lol
@finksburg73802 ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat $100 to play a round of golf at a nice course, sure. But you have to consider that they aren't wearing protective gear out there either. Masks cost. Paintball costs about a round of golf every weekend to play. Its pretty comparable. I'm surprised there has been a genius to solve that cost problem yet. It could have really exploded the scene.
@goldengamer-ni2ulАй бұрын
5:00 is this allowed to me it looks a little like blind fire but I am new to the sport so bare with me lol
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
@@goldengamer-ni2ul it's allowed in tournaments because it's a strategic move to eliminate the other player while staying alive. It's different than not knowing where anyone is and simply shooting wildly over a bunker.
@MACtic127 күн бұрын
So if you would like to play every weekend you would need to spend 4 or more grand a month. WOW
@b0lbi2 ай бұрын
So basically, even at the semi pro level, sponsorship is giving you gear, but really nothing else, financially speaking.
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@b0lbi oh 100%. Things can be cheaper with better pricing since you're a one of the upper level teams in a sponsorship but no money is given.
@adrianzayas93172 ай бұрын
I love your videos and i subscribed AND like
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
YOURE THE BEST!
@GtrytxАй бұрын
We all saw that at 14:00
@Arik_norvil555Ай бұрын
where is a good place to watch semi pro paintball
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Best options are Comp Paintball, Soulless Photography, James Dee, and 5 Pack Productions all on KZbin.
@Norwegian.Paintballer2 ай бұрын
Do You Play Woodsball?
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@Norwegian.Paintballer maybe once or twice a year. Usually in the off season.
@DmgNebulaaАй бұрын
$2700 for the pre lim matches per teamate or per team?
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
Per team
@user-fy8zv3mo9mАй бұрын
Nice to see Raab himself doing so well all these years after CKY 💩
@mxsty_blue6442Ай бұрын
What’s your main gun and mask?
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
In this video i use the Dye DSR and Dye i5s as the mask.
@Check_Your_Hopper2 ай бұрын
Actually being at that event makes watching this video way cooler. Also wow, 5:19 hope he’s alright.
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
Glad we got to meet. Zak will make it 😂
@TonaMagrann-m9s2 ай бұрын
Lauryn Causeway
@v6am32Ай бұрын
NO! Completely Wrong! That is what you don't tell your Wife about playing Paintball Tournaments
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
@@v6am32 just don't let her see this video 😂
@v6am32Ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat there is no problem. Both SpeedQB and Paintball costs significantly cheaper. But balls costs same... if you know what I mean
@NoahHeath-oi6ow2 ай бұрын
matt how much aura do you have?
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@NoahHeath-oi6ow the limit does not exist 🧠
@breakingboxesmtg1585Ай бұрын
How much money do you make if you win
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
@@breakingboxesmtg1585 $4000 to the winning team
@am-I-an-ai2 ай бұрын
Ayy those gains tho man
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
@@am-I-an-ai all those Lofts and protein shakes are paying off 💪
@scalessnature987Ай бұрын
So in other words it's a pay to play that's better playing on an amateur level because you make no money as a pro or a pro am?...... what's the point. That's like almost 3000 to play a game for what lol
@kyanpepper4484Ай бұрын
I mean if you’re close to a nxl you can just forget about paying a flight
@MattTheGymRatАй бұрын
YOure right but thats one in every 5 usually. Most people that go to them fly.
@kyanpepper4484Ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat True true i made 2 nxl this year by driving so it can be done but most people fly
@kyanpepper4484Ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat plus there is places that has local tournaments as well
@principal_optimismАй бұрын
Very expensive hobby. Loved the idea of paintball in high school. Had one paintball borthday party. Blew through a few hundred dollars between myself and a few friends while trying to be as conservative as possible. It was not worth the money. Laser tag is better.
@HegehogOfficial2 ай бұрын
1st lol
@MattTheGymRat2 ай бұрын
💪💪💪
@HegehogOfficial2 ай бұрын
@@MattTheGymRat yo one of my fav KZbinrs replied u and nightmare pb are my fav KZbinrs 🔥🔥