Should you buy a players pack? 

I've frequented like 3 different fields in my area and none of them fill 20 oz CO2 tanks anymore Just leave them on the shelves at Walmart...

I’ve been saving up for that Cronus set, glad i saw this video before buying.

My spyder markers are 20 ish years old . Always used co2 flawlessly..

Your right actuly ans gear has starterpacks where you can choose your tank and mask of a list of stuff for the pack

If you're new to paintball and still totally unsure if this is a good hobby for you then yes go for it. You'll have to spend money on the tank but otherwise it's a good introduction to paintball if you're not interested in spending real money just yet

I bought a Cronus on it’s own, I’ve played 100+ games with it and haven’t had a single ball break at 270fps. Th only thing I did as upgrade the barrel with a 16” .683 bore. Shoots like a laser now. Roughly a 1ft spread at over 100ft away.

I had one of those masks and it was decent

I bought that same pack for my first gun and then mask has been through hell and back. The disposable tank belongs in hell, but that mask took a beating and never fogged up. I guess I just got lucky

Lol exactly how i got my tippman cronus with that tactical set with it. I have yet to use the tank and the mask lets u eat as much paint as u want. I just went and ordered my self a dye i4 mask so im pretty set now

I purchased the TipX Players pack and I think it was definitely worth it!

This video is legit but yes on ansgear.com you can choose a mask and hopper, of course tends to be spendier than a new player is willing to pay. My #1 I always suggest to people is a good mask, you can rock rental gear for a while but a solid mask is priceless

i bought a set with a hp tank, a realy nice mask and a tippmann sierra one for 270€ i think it was a good deal, since the helmet would cost 100€ on online sites

I bought my first semi back in 1999 or 2000. I bought it online, and it was a Spyder Compact players pack, but it was setup by the retailer. It was an awesome package. I got the marker, a 9v revolution (which was one of the best loaders at the time), a 16oz CO2 tank (which is very usable), a lower end PMI mask that was still decent, and a 4 pod harness with pods. The only extra cash I needed to spend was on a thermal lense, and an expansion chamber/bottom line kit. But yeah, I had everything I needed to play in one stop and saved a good bit of money. I used that setup for years, until I became interested in tournaments in high school.

I have that player pack and the mask is nice it’s never cracked and it doesn’t fog up the marker is really good I think it was a good buy

I bought my stuff on amazon and it was really good

I own a JT spectra mask... I like it. Doesn't fog up much at all. Last year at flag raiders battle royale everyone was complaining about fog and I had non. Not the most comfy thing to wear for several hours though.

Who remembers the OG Cronus pack with a good Tippmann mask and a 20 oz co2 tank?

I kind of went backwards and spent way more on my gear than my marker. I like milsim style though.. What I have: Tippmann tmc with 8 mags Freak barrel kit Dye i5 mask w/gopro Urban camo Strikeforce vest with: 6 mag holder molle utility pouch pistol holster tank holder 5 10 round tube holder Matchin urban camo shirt pants beanie jacket And a tactical belt with drop down molle leg holster with a dual mag pocket attached 200$ marker 800$ in gear lmao Just need a pistol now and im set but that's gonna have to wait lmao

My first paintball gun was a tippmann 98. I bought a power pack and an hpa tank. I spent around 200 dollars and had no problems. The mask I have used for 4 years. It has only ever fogged up 1 time and the co2 was definitely a problem but only 60 extra dollars to have a fantastic set.

I think the only way you could use that 90 gram effectively is with a modified stock class phantom in which case you could probably get about 230 shots

Co2 tank are great if you don’t play at a field. I live about a hour and a half away from a field but I play on property I own I can’t get hpa filled so I use co2 because I can get it filled about 15 minutes away

So, I've been playing with the "starter mask" for over a year. And using CO2 for that long. I play for fun a couple times a year with friends or my kids. I think these pack are good if you don't want to spend $500+ on markers, masks, tanks, etc for a family of 4. This should say *if you're playing every weekend and are serious about the game don't buy*** But if you play for fun with your family and don't want to rent then these are fine.

I got the mad dog pack and it works great!

I think that they are okay for beginners but if you actually want to get into tournaments then you would probably want to definitely get some better stuff

Lucky me I gotten the tippmann mask and a 8oz co2 which is decent for mask but definitely gotten a hpa tank later for longer play and shots

for all the uk viewers if your buying from just paintball you can upgrade the tank to hpa for 30 pounds and the mask to thermal for 10 pounds so a lil bit more money but I think its worth it

I just bought that for the gun and agree with you about the tank. Did I mess up

I ref at Paintball park and some young kid saved up 400$ to buy a paintball setup and bought it on Amazon, the gun barrel broke first game (it was plastic) the gun started leaking and it was a paintball gun I’ve never heard of with a really crappy plastic mask (we didn’t even allow him to use the mask cause we were so sure it would break)

co2 is actually better for certain older markers, such as high end palmers. I have a few and they run okay on HPA.

When i was working at orlando paintball as a game host we would see allot of those kit guns then they would ask why the guns on our wall looked nicer n cost more always complained bout there mask i always told new players just go buy a smartparts shocker

I know my comment is late...I just recently got into getting my gear...but everything I have is 2nd hand(no shame)and everything I got was an absolute bargain,VForce mask,Tippmann TMC,48ci tank with a cobra coil remote like...so far all my gear comes to about $200 for gear that would come to near $1000

I bought a pack that came with the tippmann a5, vest from maddogg/zephyr, hardness with pods, remot coil(never going to use it tho lol), maddogg gun case.. for $260... i bought a mask separately.. i bought a Dye SE mask pretty good mask for for 30 bucks and its thermal lense

If you get a player pack get the GoG enmey marker player pack, it come with a choice of two goggles (not sure if good or not), a 200 ball loader and a 48cu 3k air system

You used to ba able to customize player's packs on the Badlands website... Kinda wish they still offered it.

I use the first mask and have had no issues with it

Here in germany there is a proto rize maxxed pack for 540€ you get a proto rize maxxed a dye i4 a dye rotor (first gen) a quick feed and a hpa tank(granted its an aluminum one)

The markers in packs are all good for beginners - occasionally an intermediate marker will come in packs. I do agree with the tanks - co2 is not great, however, no stores in my area offer hpa refills, and I’m not going to buy a air compressor for myself. I just rent hpa at my field, because they rent out tanks. Otherwise, I use co2 while messing around in my yard. Finally, the masks are crap, but not as bad as you make them out to be. With some anti-fog spray, it works as a nice, functional(while cheap), mask

There’s a mini gs, 48/3000 tank, halo too loader, pod pack, mask on eBay for $445 that’s the best “players” pack I’ve found

Ok so it depends where you buy the pack from. lots of sites allow you to customize your pack for example i chose a HPA tank over a Co2 and its a actual good tank like vulkan high quality tank. My mask is also not terrible its a JT which isnt very good however its worked well and only steamed up once when it was raining and very humid . I also made my own adjustments by removing the forehead shield which may or may not have made it illigal on the field but hey i did such a good job one of the marshells mistook it for one of the classic jt masks xD so im pretty proud tbh. my hopper was complete garbage but a small £12 got me a proto primo which works like a dream and looks great.

Outside the USA you can buy decent player packs. They give u a Valken Mask,HPA Tank, even a Battleback and pods together with the Cronus or other Markers. of course not for 100$ but for like 250$ (including export and tax)

I argee with the tank agrument. But I was breathing hevy and it was raining and my mask was the best out of all of us. (I had the tipman crouns power pack).

Learned this too late for my sons first setup. He really wanted the cronus with the military looking plastic barrel housing and stock because it looks cool. Already bought new mask and HPA tank. :-(

When I started paintball, I had to use rentals all the time but I hated them so eventually I bought my own marker, my own mask and my own tank. It wasn't one of those starter kits, infact, I never knew starter packs existed until I bought my gear. But I did get a lot of the same stuff as you would get in a starter pack, like the some what bad marker or the Co2 tank. (Not the one use tank, the one that can be re used but doesn't have a gauge.) It works fine for me, the mask isn't that amazing but it's fine, if it works, I can use it at least throughout all my beginner years, I can take it. Hell, just last night I saw a used marker that had bad range. It was at an open play paintball arena, I already had a marker, and I didn't need a new one, but it interested me. You know that paintball game, center flag? I thought it would be perfect for that game, even though some people said it was a terrible marker and the one I have is better. It was the only Marker under $50. I would've bought it, I could've spray painted it Navy blue and given it to my brother, teach him how to use it, and get good at it so when he's old enough, he'll want to play. Some markers may be better then others but, That marker, was good in a way. The only bad thing was its range witch wassn't very far. But, it was cheep, light and easy to clean.

Here in NL the kits always come with a HPA tank,but thats probably also because theres only two fields i know that still use Co2 to be honest And what about a mask byers guide on what you shude look for and what you think are good starter masks

I got a spyder victor with a tippman 20oz tank

I just got the Kronos packet of checks is super good

My players pack came with a good Empire mask

I got a good player pack. I got hPA tank, mask is fine, coil, project salvo a few years back. Was like 150

2013 I bought a Carver One with a tank 9oz Co2, and a okay mask was the VALOR, the VALOR was okay not really good but really really bad

literally bought a pack, and the tank already had a leak out of the box

well I've never seen a tank included in a player's pack but the players pack I purchased ten years ago came with a decent gun and a jt mask that was actually pretty good considering my brother bought the same mask that came in my players pack and he had to shell out 65 bucks just for the same mask I had I think the moral here is that over time players packs have just gone to shit as far as the accessories go I'm sure some still come with decent guns

I have the exact cronus player pack in the video and did a two day event in the mask and had no issues, don't get me wrong it's definitely not the best mask but if you're just starting out its not the worse. My mask was also not single

there are a lot of player packs that come with a maddog air tank that is descent

The only decent pack/kit I've ever found for beginner is the Valken V-max Plus/Mi-7 (thermal lens), and 48/3000 for $100. Its sold on some of the larger online paintball stores and paired with a cronus, it makes an amazing beginner package.

yeah I also live in a town where we have to use co2 in our guns because that is all we have so I didn't even know co2 was bad for the guns

Black Friday paintball mini GS pack

Maybe the markets are different... But, starter pack with VALKEN V-TAC SW-1, Proto Switch EL Black Thermal, 0,8l 3000psi air tank, and a mag, for $160. The VALKEN V-TAC SW-1 without anything costs $215 (this is europe, VAT (taxes) inclusive). Some packs, like ones with Cronus, you break about even if you just buy the Cronus and the cheapest tank separate, compared to if you buy it as a starter pack (so you lose out on mag, cheap mask, and like bag... Instead get a tippman tank instead of nobrand tank). I suppose the markers could be scam markers, up-marketed to make starter packs look good, I have no idea. It's hard to believe a pack like the Valken pack is bad though.

If person knows going in that pack sucks might be good idea so they have extra stuff for friends, so dont buy it to save money buy it for last resort gear

I got a Tippmann Cronus (TACTICAL) and got a HPA tank (3000 PSI), a Empire Helix Mask, a gravity hopper, the tools, pod holders with pods, and the barrel cover! I am a lucky bastard!

Ah thank god im a beginner and I bought the players pack but the tank was co2 so I bought a compressed air and I already a thermal mask at home

the jt mask works well it dont fog

Alex!, again I do agree with you. Though! 0n a Good note, For these young kids getting into the sport? The players packs are not extraordinarily horrible as far as the marker itself that is. lol And yes I've found >UNLESS the players packs are coming from a reputable manufacturer/company or paintball store. Not >"Wally-world/Walmart", then ya player packs can be Good, some stupid purchases! lol. Depending on price and reputable name. Knowing what your buying before you buy it is wise. The Markers as we all know, is the real reason why the player packs are bought. Maybe not the best markers on the planet, most markers right of the players pack are legit enough to start with. As far as the other junk that go's in the player pack!? Im gonna have to agree with you! The mask#? Yup! Junk, cheaply made, might be good for Halloween? >Not a tournament. Not safe. The paintballs? All the paintballs SUCK! they're either dented, cracked, cheaply made, very breakable, and will jam, or explode in your new marker. Do NOT put those cheap paintballs ever into your new markers. The only thing they're good for is throwing at each other? Or the trash can. As far as the small C02? They are only good for testing your marker. The Jt co2 packs a punch! but again doesn't last long, nor is it refillable as I feel it should be. Still able to do upgrades on the marker though! Which matters. Naw,..The players packs are for like; spares you keep around for your friends or family to use. lol. On my scale 1-10 for players packs I'm going with a (4) just because they need to take more pride in the whole package of stuff not just the markers. 🇺🇲🤜💥🤛🇺🇲 Tj

Listen up person whos going through comments to see if they should get that kit on Amazon. Don’t. Everything but the gun is going to be replaced immediately because theyre not quality. If you buy good stuff separately itll save you more money in the long run. Only good packages I’ve seen are the legendary packs on ANS. They at least have hpa tanks and a decent mask!

I really need to buy that pinball gun will you sell fo me

the black tank is pretty good.

Look on amazon. Great guns for great prices

I got the Tippmann 98 custom power pack tank was subpar the mask was OK

ans gear has probably the best player packs go check em out :)

I bought one with a 48ci 3000 psi tank with mine

I saw one on amazon with a carbon fiber empire 68/4500 axe 2.0 and halo 2

I'm a new player I've only played twice or three times I found a Tippmann in the dumpster I replaced the O-rings and it worked perfectly and then I bought another gun which was complete trash a viewloader Orion I still have to replace the hose and o rings but it came with an HPA tank so I'm happy could you possibly do a video on the Orion thanks

Lone wolf paintball they got awesome packs

Lone wolf paintball has a pack with a good tank

If you go on amazon

Hey Alex, can you make a “what do you put in a tool/parts kit? I have a TMC and don’t know what’s susceptible to breaking and what needs repaired most often and what I need. Thank you!

My Cronus Power pack came with a 9oz co2 and a tippmann valor mask so for $110

Thank you i almost order a co2 tank

My friend bought a player pack that came with an HPA tank. But the mask practically had styrofoam as padding.

in order for me to be able to rapid fire w my Tippmann Cronus I’d have to get a HPA Tank? As of now, I got the lil cartridges that holds 88/90 grams of co2. However, I cant rapid fire, I know the cold has a lot to do w it but I read only bout if I had a HPA tank none of that would be an ordeal problem ..PLEASE EDUCATE ME !

Just more videos in general?

Do more like this

Damn I have that tippmann co2 tank but mine is 24oz. Served me good so far...

What if the pack came with a HPA tank? I’m worried the tank will be trash or leaks. I’m not against buying just the marker and everything separate so I get better quality but the price is considerably higher. I’m a recreational paintballer i go maybe 6-7 times a year, so is it what would you guys suggest

I agree with you on the tank but the mask doesn’t fog up I have that mask it’s perfectly fine

If you go to ansgear.com they have legendary kits with tons of guns I mean tons of guns with a good mask and an HPA tank I personally bought the azodin chaos 3 legendary package and it is only 219 and that's all you need for paintballing it comes with everything a nice mask good tank and a great gun

Co2 is not good for your gun Compressed air?

I have the Cronus and the mask doesn’t fog up and also you can just BUy a different tank

I personally think they are good for beginners, and they can always sell the mask and c02 tank and buy better gear.

I disagree I got a azodin kaos 2 kit with a compressed air tank and a empire mask still going strong 4 years later so idk not all combos are bad but these cheapo kits are poop

Tmc players pack comes with hpa tank

Is a high pressure chrome moly cylinder a good gas tank good? please tel me

I got a players pack cronus with a hpa tank pods pod pack and remote cord but the mask was crap

Mine does not do it

Where’s the link to buy that

The whole idea for these is to get Mom/Dad/Grands/Crazy Uncle to buy the kids for their first marker to get on the field. The mask is MEANT to be replaced. Manufacturers KNOW they're crap, that's why it's in the box. The "tank" is the same thing. It's meant to give a player a taste of the game cheap. Think of them as the cheap dealer's sample from that shady guy on the corner. Once you're hooked, you will shell out for the better and more expensive stuff.

Reasons not to buy a package 1:cheap gun 2:cheap mask 3:co2 tank (trash) 4:no barrel bag or squeegee

I'm going to get a player's pack but I've been doing my research the gun is good and it comes with an HPA tank and a virtue 2 Hopper electronic but an okay mask but I got a better mask. If you want a good players set up go to LoneWolf paintball.com .

I have that gun pack

How about the AnsGear Kaos 2 legendary pack

is the gun good tho?