When you are going paintballing, it’s important to know how to play safely. Paintballing is an enjoyable sport but you need to be prepared so that you can enjoy it safely. A common question we get at Velocity Paintballs is: how fast do paintballs go?
Paintballs on average have a speed of 180 to 200 mph (265 to 295 feet per second). This can increase or decrease depending on the paintball marker that you are using.
Read on to learn more about the speed of paintballs, if it hurts and if paintballing is suitable for children.
The maximum speed that a paintball can travel is 300 ft per second. On average paintball markers can shoot 180 to 200 mph (265 to 295 fps). Most paintball sites choose markers that have a lower speed to ensure the safety of the user and to meet the guidelines of the United Kingdom Paintball Association.
Our paintball markers here at Velocity Paintball are of a lower speed so that the game is suitable for all ages.
How Hard Does A Paintball Hit You?
When playing paintball, there is a risk of you getting hit quite hard. You might feel a little sting when the paintball hits you. But because we operate with 50 cal paintballs you are much less likely to bruise as they are lower impact. The speed, distance and where on your body will determine how hard the paintball hits you.
The Hand, particularly your fingers. We offer protective gloves for you to hire when you arrive so there is less of a chance of impact.
Back of the Head. We provide full-coverage goggles to protect the sensitive areas on your head.
Inside of your Leg. As we provide you with full coverage overalls, this should lessen the impact of a hit to your thigh.
Are Paintballs Safe For Kids?
Yes, our paintballs are safe for children. As we use low-impact paintballs for our paintball games, children as young as 7 are able to join in on the fun. Our paintballs, paintball markers and safety equipment are designed to keep your child safe and avoid any painful endeavours.
A waiver is legally needed to be signed by a parent or guardian if your child is under the age of 18. If you want more information about what your kids need before taking part give us a call 01753316073.
We also offer kids’ parties, designed to suit your children’s needs so they can enjoy this amazing sport.
What Gear Should You Wear To Protect Yourself?
Come dressed in what you feel comfortable in, although, we recommend old clothes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Here at Velocity Paintball, we provide you with body armour and all the necessary gear to enjoy your day, including protective body armour and overalls.
Start Your Paintballing Adventure With Velocity Paintball
Here at Velocity Paintball, we offer our services at three different locations – Bristol, Slough and East Grinstead. If you’re interested in a fun activity whether you’re 7 or 107, why not come on down?
If you have any questions, get in touch with us, or check out our FAQs page.
Paintballs on average have a speed of 180 to 200 mph (265 to 295 feet per second). This can increase or decrease depending on the paintball marker
paintball marker
A paintball marker, also known as a paintball gun, paint gun, or simply marker, is an air gun used in the shooting sport of paintball, and the main piece of paintball equipment.
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A typical paintball field requires a marker to be speed tested at a chronograph before being allowed on the field and generally they like to keep players from getting hurt so the standard speed is anywhere between 240 and 280 feet per second (fps) (163 - 190 mph).
How long does 500 rounds last ? For our Traditional Paintball and Low Impact Paintball we have found that 500 rounds of paint last approximately two - two and a half hours.
How Many Paintballs do I need? The average player will shoot about 100 paintballs every 2-3 games. Games last about 20 minutes each. Players can expect to shoot 200-400 paintballs in an average outing depending on how trigger-happy you are.
How Long Do 100 Paintballs Last? 100 paintballs can last anywhere from 10 minutes to 3 hours, depending on your playstyle. Trigger-happy players will blast through their paintballs, while conservative players make every shot count.
The muzzle velocity of paintball markers is approximately 90 m/s (300 ft/s); most paintball fields restrict speed to 280–300 ft/s, and small indoor fields may further restrict it down to 250 ft/s.
Paintball is usually sub-300 fps (feet per second) which is an international standard. Airsoft fields set their own limits but most guns fire at between 300-500 fps. Don't let the higher fps of an Airsoft gun scare you though.
Safe velocity is between 220 and 280 FPS. Paintball goggles are rated to withstand 300FPS and paintballs themselves are made to shoot optimally between the same ranges. There is never a reason for a paintball gun to be shooting higher than 300FPS - but it can happen.
All hits count, including gun hits. If a paintball hits you and bounces off, you are a clean player, play on. If you called "OUT", then realized the paintball bounced, you are still out.
The average paintball player uses approximately 200 paintballs per hour of play. You can adjust this number depending on your mood and level of competitiveness. If you need to get out some aggressions, you can estimate to add about 100 more. If you want to relax more and just have fun, you can subtract 100.
The pain will range from 'similar to being snapped by an elastic band' to 'getting stung by a bee', and the worst you'll get is a small bruise or welt, nothing too dramatic so long as you stick to the rules.
As a general rule, most sites will let you bring your own paintball equipment but they won't let you bring your own paintballs. Sites supply the paintballs because they need to ensure they've been kept in the right conditions before they're shot.
Carry some antifog spray and a soft, microfiber cloth for when your mask becomes fogged when playing in the rain. Playing paintball in the rain is fun and exciting! Cooler weather enables players to dress in layers of clothing which help lessen the sting when hit with a paintball. Avoid slippery sloped maps.
Paintballs are perishable goods, i.e. they have an intended life span, they are made of biodegradable components that are intended to break down over time. Lukcily, if stored correctly, that shelf life can be very long.
For a two-hour session, you can expect to use around 200 paintballs. However, this can vary. Remember, our 90-minute session with 300 paintballs is designed to give you a fulfilling experience across three games, balancing fun and practicality.
Paintball is usually sub-300 fps (feet per second) which is an international standard. Airsoft fields set their own limits but most guns fire at between 300-500 fps. Don't let the higher fps of an Airsoft gun scare you though.
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