Learn about Paintball Tanks

Paintball air tanks are one of the five products that every paintball player needs in order to play. Pro Edge Paintball carries a large selection of paintball compressed air tanks, high pressure air tanks along with the entry level CO2 paintball air tanks.

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Before you make a purchase, be sure to stop by or give us a call to find out which paintball size, make and model fit your budget and playing style the best. With most things in paintball, purchasing your first air tank or a new air tank is a big decision and you want to be certain you find the best fit and best size for your personal setup. Each players height and playing needs determine which air tank size we would recommend you should get so stop by and try out each size of paintball tank before you make the big purchase.

Empire Paintball Tanks

These air systems tend to be less expensive while offering great performance for a more reasonable price. The Empire air systems do not usually come with all of the bells and whistles that other brands of tanks might come with but from our experience over the last ten years of working with Empire, the air systems they make will hold up and support you no matter which style of paintball you play. Empire offers air tanks available in many sizes including 48 cubic inch 3000 PSI, 48ci/4500psi, 68ci/4500psi, 80ci/4500psi and 90ci/4500psi.

GI Sportz HPA Tanks

GI Sportz is owned and operated under the same roof as Empire Paintball. This means when you are looking at their paintball tanks, you get the same great warranty and product support no matter which brand you choose. The GI brand isn't as well known for making paintball tanks but they do make a reliable, great performing air system.

HK Army Paintball Tanks

HK is new to the paintball air system game. HK Army teamed up with Powerhouse Regulators to release an air system that competes with even the best performing Ninja paintball air systems. Available in many colors and sizes, the Powerhouse regulator gives any air cylinder the best performance the paintball industry has seen in years. The regulators are incredible durable and reliable while offering an adjustable pressure feature for those players who need to lower or increase the pressure coming out of their air tank.

Ninja Paintball Tanks

Ninja tanks are the leading air systems in the sport of paintball currently. Through the creation of new features, colors, sizes and an array of air tank coatings Ninja paintball is by far the most popular paintball tank sold around the world. The Ninja regulators are easy to maintenance, while the air tanks come in every size you could possibly think of to give you the most choices for your specific needs. We have used Ninja air tanks for drag racing motorcycles and cars in addition to air rifles and t shirt canons.

Tippmann Paintball Tanks

The Tippmann brand is known for being the best starter paintball gear for players new to the sport to purchase first. The Tippman air tanks are no different as they are priced at a low price making them very affordable for new players. Tippmann makes CO2 and HPA tanks for prices between $20 and $50. Be sure to check out the Tippmann tanks if you are looking for the best beginner paintball tanks. 

Paintball Air Tanks Accessories & Upgrades

To protect your expensive air tanks there are a few air tank upgrades we recommend. The first products we recommend is a thread saver which is a metal piece screws onto the threads of your regulator. This item protects the threads from behind damaged when your air tank isn’t attached to your gun. The other item is a full nipple cover. A full nipple cover is a piece of rubber or metal that keeps dirt from entering the fill port on the side of your compressor air tank. This increases the life of your o rings and regulator over the years of using it.

Different Types of Paintball Tanks

Over the years the top paintball tank brands have innovated and created new models and designs that have reshaped the paintball tank department. Ninja paintball has been the leading paintball tank brand for a few years now mainly due to their exclusive size options and their innovation of new designed tank regulators.

One of the main differences between the new air tanks can be felt more than actually seen. The weight of the Super Light paintball tanks has allow for large bottle to weight less than the older models of smaller sizes. What this means is, a small tank used to weight more than the larger air tanks now weight. The biggest benefit to this change is smaller players who like to shoot more paintballs can now use a larger tank without adding a ton of weight to their setup.

Empire, Ninja and now Infamous paintball tanks are all available in some form of Super Light or SL paintball tank version. Even the standard 68 cubic inch paintball tanks are coming lighter than ever before. The one and only real downside to this new version of paintball tank can be seen in the price. The newer technology and newer designs are running about fifty dollars more than the standard paintball tanks.

Are the SL tanks worth it?
From our experience at Pro Edge we feel that inventory in good quality gear that will last you is definitely the right choice when getting started. With this said, invest in the better paintball air tank, the better thermal paintball mask, a reliable hopper and of course a good reliable paintball gun. We understand the upfront price might cost you more but in the long run will save you time and money.

We carry a large selection of paintball tanks in stock at all times. If you have any questions or want to try on each air system before you make your purchase, stop by anytime during business hours. Our staff all play on a regular basis and have a ton of paintball experience. Feel free to give us a call anytime!

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