Tippmann TPX 68

With a not-so-pleasant experience with the RAP P99 0.43 Pistol, I was dying to find another pistol…another paintball marker, which is reliable, not lousy, and could surpass my RAP P99 0.43 pistol when it comes to the performance department.

And when I found out that the Tippmann TPX 68 has been released to the paintball world, I knew right away that I just have to get my hands on it. When it comes to Tippmann pistols and markers, I never had any quibbles…just great experiences. And I’m confident that the Tippman TPX 68 would surpass even its predecessors.

And man I was right! Even before I fired a paintball, this easy to load, easy to gas up, and easy to use Tippmann pistol impressed me.

To test its performance, I set up a paper target in front of a sheet of plywood back at my garage. At within 35 feet, 1 round at a time…being very careful with my aim, this marker is laser accurate! I even saw 2 rounds of paintball going through the holes made by previous round of paintballs. Sheer luck? I don’t think so. I was aiming as accurately as I could and Tippmann TPX 68 was more than enough to keep up with the task.

What about on rapid fire? How did the Tipmann TPX 68 perform?

I feel that the grouping at 35 is awesome! Now, I haven’t tried testing it or using the Tippmann TPX 68 at targets beyond 35 feet. However, I have a feel that it will perform just as well. Keep in mind, though, that when it comes to range and accuracy, a traditional marker will always surpass a pistol – and that is largely because of the barrel’s length. Never compare a pistol to a marker in terms of range and accuracy and expect them to have the same performance.

This marker has a pressure valve that has been specifically designed to remove any excess pressure. That’s what I observed from the Tippmann TPX 68. You see, pressure spikes can cause internal damage and the dreaded chopping. And Tippmann was able to eliminate that almost completely.

As for paint quality, I doubt that it will make a huge difference to its accuracy. However, if you can find good quality paint, go grab it just to prevent the chance of chopping. You sure want all of your bases covered.

Kudos to the brains and engineers of the Tippmann TPX 68!