|
TIPPMANN Flatline Barrel (For 98 Custom and Custom Pro Paintball Markers) |  | Brand: Tippmann
Category: Sports
List Price: $79.00
Buy New: $69.99
as of 9/10/2010 12:42 CDT details
You Save: $9.01 (11%)
New (10) from $69.99
Seller: Futureball Paintball
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 10422
Size: 98 Custom/Pro Marker
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 15 x 8 x 3
MPN: tippmann-98-flatlineps-amazon2
Model: 98-FL
UPC: 669966994626
EAN: 0669966994626
ASIN: B0009FUB96
Release Date: April 15, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Features:
| • | 90-day warranty on missing or defective parts | | • | Flatline Barrel System for the player who likes to shoot from long distances | | • | Great for sniper-like tactics | | • | Patented technology to create backspin for level and accurate shots | | • | Fits Tippmann 98 Custom and Custom Pro paintball markers |
|
| Accessories:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
The Tippmann Flatline Barrel features one of the farthest shooting barrels available. It's designed for range and accuracy while eliminating the need to arch your shot and creates backspin for level, accurate shots. It's great for the player who likes to shoot from long distances and use sniper-like tactics. It fits Tippmann 98 Custom and Custom Pro paintball markers. It's backed by a 90-day warranty on missing or defective parts. 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
Description The New Flatline Platinum Series Barrel features quick thread design that easily attaches like any other barrel. Designed for range and accuracy, and eliminating the need to arch your shot, the Tippmann Flatline Barrel System uses patented technology to create backspin for a level and precise shot. Increases range by 100 ft. Available on: Custom Pro, 98 Custom. Also includes extra Picatinny rail for non Platinum Series 98's.
|
| Customer Reviews:
 performed as promised December 3, 2009
Michael S. Combs (Holdenville, oklahoma)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
everything went fine product was received in a timely manner. Product worked as promised, i am happy
 A decent upgrade September 6, 2009
Jonathan Mettin (Philadelphia, PA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Flatline barrel system uses a curved barrel to create a backspin on your paintball as it leaves the barrel, similar to the way a baseball pitcher throws a fastball. This will give your shot a flatter trajectory and more distance, at the expense of some accuracy (since every paintball is a little different - and none are perfectly spherical - each ball will react to the backspin a little differently).
This upgrade is ideal for those players that like to lay a lot of paint down from a distance, like those who specialize in suppressive fire. This will keep your opponents' heads down beyond their max range but within yours, allowing your teammates to advance safely. Since the ball travels in a flat line - hence the name - it's easier for beginners to use, as they don't have to adjust for distance as much when shooting, and ideal for the woods, where high-angle shots tend to hit foliage. The ball drops off quickly at the end of the flight, and the sneaky player can use this to drop shots in behind cover a la the Apex barrel (but without the hassle of having to adjust mid-firefight).
While I like the Flatline on the A-5 and the X7, I found the 98 version to be lacking compared to them. First off, the actual construction is not as good. Whereas the other two variations are a single unit, this incarnation is three components - an adaptor that screws into where the barrel normally goes, the curved barrel, and the plastic shroud.
First off, the shroud is fragile compared to all the other parts of the marker, and woodsball can be punishing on a marker. Second, since all three parts have to be fit together, it's very easy to install them slightly crooked, and this will murder any accuracy you had. Third, rather than the more gentle S-curve of the other Flatlines, this one only has one gentle curve - the adaptor acts as sort of a redirector, suddenly changing the paintball's path from flat to about 30 degrees upward. I found that this shreds field-grade paint fairly regularly above 265 fps (especially on humid or colder days), and shooting that low compromises a lot of the distance gained by upgrading to a Flatline in the first place.
The Flatline system is a great idea. It works well on the A-5 and the X7, but on the 98 it's just so-so: you get the advantages of range and trajectory, but it has some significant drawbacks.
flatline August 11, 2008
C. Gatica (Lemoore, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As advertised. Easy install. You will need better than average paintballs. The bottom line ones tend to break in the barrel.
|
|
|
|
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME. Texas Paintball | Paintball Auctions | www.tippmann.com | |
