Tippmann 98 Custom Pro Basic w/ A.C.T. (Anti-Chop Technology)

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October 22, 2008

Binding: Sports
ASIN: B000FGJZIM
Manufacturer: TIPPMANN SPORTS, LLC
Average Customer Review: (From 12 total reviews)
List Price: ~~$159.99~~
Amazon Price: $159.00 (4 new available)
You save: $0.99 (0.62%)

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Features

Fully customizable 0.68-caliber semiautomatic paintball marker with 11-inch barrel
Compatible with Tippmann’s vast accessory arsenal; removable front grip for expansions
Anti-Chop Technology prevents lodged balls and maintains full shot velocity; 8 BPS firing rate
200-round hopper; double trigger delivers better control and faster firing; drop forward
Includes marker maintenance pack with barrel sleeve, oil, wrenches, and more; 1-year warranty

Accessories

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description:
If it’s accuracy and deeper strikes you want, this beefed-up version of Tippmann’s 98 Custom will help you make your mark. The Custom Pro comes standard with such upgrades as an 11-inch, high-performance, stone-honed barrel for better accuracy, a double trigger that delivers better control and faster firing, and a drop forward that positions the air tank in a more convenient spot. The fully customizable semiautomatic marker is also compatible with Tippmann’s accessory arsenal, including the Flatline barrel system, the sniper barrels, the vertical adapter kit, the Response trigger system, the collapsible stock, and the rear-cocking system, among many others. Want to create a paintball marker that represents your style, your game, and your creativity? Look no further.

The Tippmann 98 Custom Pro is made of die-cast aluminum with an extra-sturdy black finish. More significantly, the marker boasts Tippmann’s Anti-Chop Technology (A.C.T.), a system consisting of a rear bolt, front bolt, and linkage arm with movements dictated by the location of a paintball in the chamber prior to firing.

If a paintball is fed correctly, the system’s front bolt and rear bolt travel together–connected by the linkage arm–to fire the ball. However, if a ball is lodged inside the chamber incorrectly, the system moves the bolts independently until the lodged ball falls into position. Once the ball is back in place, the marker cycles itself to discharge the ball at normal velocity. Not only does the A.C.T. system prevent stalls and “blowback” (a sudden release of trapped air into the hopper), but it also maintains shot velocity, as the cycle speed never changes. It’s a must for the serious paintball enthusiast.

Additional features include a quick-release feeder elbow, a removable front grip (for adding an expansion chamber and vertical kits), and a 200-round hopper. The Tippmann 98 Custom Pro is fully compatible with CO2, compressed air, or nitrogen and comes with a marker maintenance pack with a barrel sleeve, oil, wrenches, cleaning cable, and spare tank O-ring.

Specifications

Caliber: 0.68
Action: Semiautomatic
Power: CO2, compressed air, or nitrogen
Feed rate: 8 balls per second (BPS)
Firing rate: 8 BPS
Trigger: Double
Hopper capacity: 200
CO2 capacity: N/A
Barrel length: 11 inches (standard)
Length: 22.1 inches
Weight: 3.1 pounds (without tank)
Effective range: 150-plus feet

About Tippmann
Tippmann’s mission is to provide innovative, high-performance and durable paintball markers and accessories to the world and stand behind them with renowned customer service. Tippmann Sports is a premier manufacturer of high performance paintball markers and accessories. Founded in 1986 by Dennis Tippmann Sr., Tippmann Sports prides itself in its pursuit of cutting edge technology and design. Whether you’re just starting out or an advanced player, Tippmann has something to start or add to your game.

Product Description:
If it’s accuracy and deeper strikes you want, this beefed-up version of Tippmann’s 98 Custom will help you make your mark. The Custom Pro comes standard with such upgrades as an 11-inch, high-performance, stone-honed barrel for better accuracy, a double trigger that delivers better control and faster firing, and a drop forward that positions the air tank in a more convenient spot. The fully customizable semiautomatic marker is also compatible with Tippmann’s accessory arsenal, including the Flatline barrel system, the sniper barrels, the vertical adapter kit, the Response trigger system, the collapsible stock, and the rear-cocking system, among many others. Want to create a paintball marker that represents your style, your game, and your creativity? Look no further.
The Tippmann 98 Custom Pro is made of die-cast aluminum with an extra-sturdy black finish. More significantly, the marker boasts Tippmann’s Anti-Chop Technology (A.C.T.), a system consisting of a rear bolt, front bolt, and linkage arm with movements dictated by the location of a paintball in the chamber prior to firing.

Customer Reviews

Received in Great Condition by Brenda Shull
Product was in great condition and was shipped in a timely manner. We are very pleased with our product.

Good all-over marker by Tormod B. Pedersen
This gun is a very good all-over marker. Tippmann makes some of the most durable markers, which is also the reason why many paintball places rent out Tippmann marker. This marker is no exception. I played 2-3 hour, shot over 1000 paintballs(in that one hour, and yeah i know its a waste of paintballs but its fun), and not even one of them broke in the marker. I also have another marker that a friend borrowed. He broke about 20 paintballs the few hours we played(this was not a tippmann marker!).

This gun is a very good choice for players that want to mainly play woodsball but also try speedball. For only speedball, you might want to consider another tippmann marker or a maker with better bps(balls per second), but i will highly recommend that you get your marker with ACT(Anti Chop Technology). With ATC you dont break paintballs as easily as you do without when you play.

Good choice that i absolutely did not regret!

Best gun for the money by R. Jacks
This is the best paintball gun for a new player. The barrel on the custom pro is worth the extra money. It will give you a little more distance and accuracy over a stock 98 barrel. ACT is great. I haven’t chopped a ball yet. This gun from amazon.com is the same price as a standard 98 custom from WalMart and you don’t pay tax.

Good Value by LiNesQue
This is my first paintball marker. It is very low maintenance. Manual recommends lubrication/oiling of only two parts on the gun. Both parts are accessible without tools.

The regular 98 Custom kit sold at Wal-Mart does not even have Anti-Chop Technology (ACT). The Custom Pro by comparison has a longer barrel, double-trigger, and the drop forward, which can easily cost $60 to upgrade separately. And believe me the ACT is very useful. By comparison balls break much more frequently in the 98 Custom w/o ACT.

One Suggestion: if you’re considering the electronic trigger (or e-grip), buy the 98 Custom Pro w/ Egrip instead. Right now that gun can be readily found for under $220. If bought separately, the Egrip is $99, and you would have to take your gun apart to install it.

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