Paint & Barrel bore sizes
Every one wants better accuracy because we all know it means the difference between life an death on the field. Paint to Bore match is one of the most important factors in determining the accuracy of your shot. This information is designed to help you choose a paint type or barrel that is best for you.
Paintball sizes are categorized for convenience. Matching a Medium paint with a Medium bore barrel should provide a good match. Large paint is .692 and up, Medium paint is .688 to .691, Small paint is .687 and less. Paint size does vary batch to batch and even ball to ball, and humidity makes a ball swell.
|
Paint Brand |
Bore Match |
Bore Category |
Quality |
|
Brass Eagle |
.674-.705 |
Large |
Poor seams, often old |
|
Brass Eagle Top Brass |
.689-.691 |
Medium |
Often old |
|
Diablo Blaze |
.689-.690 |
Medium |
Recent shipments have been very small .684 |
|
Diablo Brand X |
.692-.694 |
Large |
Very poor shell |
|
Diablo Hell Fire |
.684 |
Small |
|
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Diablo Inferno |
.687-.688 |
Small |
|
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Great American |
.688-.689 |
Medium |
Poor seams, Soft Shell, many broken in cases. |
|
Kick'N Premium |
.689-.692 |
Medium |
|
|
Kick'N Rage |
.688-.689 |
Medium |
Great Value |
|
Kick'N Metalix |
.687-.688 |
Small |
***** 5 Star Paint ***** |
|
Nelson Challenger |
.691-.693 |
Large |
Poor seams |
|
Nelson Gold |
.691-.693 |
Large |
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PMS 1st Choice |
.692-.694 |
Large |
Soft Shell, often broken in cases |
|
Power Ball |
.689-.690 |
Medium |
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Pro Ball |
.687 |
Small |
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Pro Ball Evil |
.685 |
Small |
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Pro Ball Lite |
.688-.689 |
Medium |
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Pro Ball Platinum |
.687 |
Small |
***** 5 Star Paint ***** |
|
PMI / RP All Star |
.684 |
Small |
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PMI / RP Big Ball |
.689-.690 |
Medium |
Hard shell often bounces |
|
PMI / RP Gold |
.689-.690 |
Medium |
|
|
PMI / RP Marbalizer |
.687 |
Small |
***** 5 Star Paint ***** |
|
PMI / RP Premium |
.689-.690 |
Medium |
Great Value |
|
Sheridan Ball |
.689-.691 |
Medium |
Often old |
|
Smart Paint |
.689-.691 |
Medium |
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Zap Pro |
.688 |
Medium |
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Zap Pro Sport |
.689-.690 |
Medium |
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Zap Select |
.689-.690 |
Medium |
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Paint size by category:
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Small Paint |
Medium Paint |
Large Paint |
|
Diablo: Inferno, Hell Fire |
Brass Eagle: Top Brass |
Brass Eagle |
|
Kick'N: Metalix |
Daiblo: Blaze, Brand X |
Nelson: All types |
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Kick'N: Premium, Rage |
PMS: 1st Choice |
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RP: Marbalizer, All Star |
Power Ball |
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Pro Ball Lite |
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RP: Premium, Gold |
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Smart Paint |
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Zap: All types |
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General Barrel Specifications by Manufacturer
|
Brand |
Model |
Material |
Lengths |
Bore Match |
Step |
Paint Category |
|
32 Degrees |
Carbon Fiber |
SS / CF |
12", 14" |
.689 |
6"/8" |
Medium |
|
32 Degrees |
Stainless |
Stainless |
12" |
.689 |
. |
Medium |
|
32 Degrees |
Terminator |
Aluminum |
12", 14" |
.689 |
. |
Medium |
|
A.N.S. |
3-D |
Stainless |
12" |
.687 |
. |
Small |
|
A.N.S. |
3-D |
Aluminum |
12" |
.687 |
. |
Small |
|
ACI |
Graffiti series |
SS/AL |
12.5", 14" |
.692 |
6" |
Large |
|
ACI |
Zero Gravity Ceramic |
Aluminum |
11", 13.5" |
.692 |
. |
Large |
|
ACI |
Zero Gravity, combo |
SS/ AL |
12.5", 14" |
.692 |
6" |
Large |
|
AKA |
Javelin |
Aluminum |
10", 12", 14" |
.687 |
. |
Small |
|
AKA |
Javelin - Small |
Aluminum |
10", 12", 14" |
.684 |
. |
Very small |
|
Armson |
Pro Series (Hex Rifled) |
Aluminum |
12", 14" |
.691 |
. |
Medium |
|
Armson |
Stealth (Hex Rifled) |
Aluminum |
12", 14" |
.688 |
. |
Small |
|
BOA |
Chrome or Black |
Brass |
10", 12", 14" |
.688/.692/.694 |
. |
Custom |
|
BOA |
Concealer |
Brass |
10", 12", 14" |
688/.692/.694 |
. |
Custom |
|
BOA |
Constrictor |
Brass |
10", 12", 14" |
688/.692/.694 |
. |
Custom |
|
BOA |
Constrictor - Concealer |
Brass |
10", 12", 14" |
688/.692/.694 |
. |
Custom |
|
Bob Long |
Long Shot |
Stainless |
14" |
.691 |
. |
Medium |
|
Bob Long |
Long Shot |
Stainless |
14" |
.693 |
. |
Large |
|
Bob Long |
Long Shot |
Aluminum |
14" |
.691 |
. |
Medium |
|
Bob Long |
Whisper |
Aluminum |
12" |
.691 |
. |
Medium |
|
Check-It |
Armageddon |
Stainless |
10", 12", 14" |
.689 |
. |
Medium |
|
Check-It |
Dragon |
Stainless |
12", 14" |
.689 /.692 |
8" |
Med / Lrg |
|
CMI |
Tru-Flight (linear rifle) |
Aluminum |
14" |
.688 |
. |
Small |
|
Custom Products |
Custom Products |
Aluminum |
10,12,14,16" |
685/.689/.693 |
|
Sm/Med/ Lrg |
|
DYE |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
10", 12", 14" |
.691 |
. |
Medium |
|
DYE |
Boom Stick |
SS / AL |
14", 16", 18" |
.688 |
6" |
Small |
|
DYE |
Stainless |
Stainless |
10", 12", 14" |
.691 |
. |
Medium |
|
J&J |
Full Tilt Ceramic |
Aluminum |
12", 14" |
.690 |
. |
Medium |
|
J&J |
Full Tilt Combo |
SS / AL |
12", 14" |
Custom |
8" |
Custom |
|
Jacko |
Infinity Blood-Red |
Aluminum |
12", 14" |
.686 |
6" |
Small |
|
Jacko |
Infinity Standard |
Aluminum |
12", 14" |
.689 |
6" |
Medium |
|
LAPCO |
Autospirit AL |
Aluminum |
12" |
.686 |
1" |
Small |
|
LAPCO |
Autospirit SS |
Stainless |
12" |
.687 |
1" |
Small |
|
LAPCO |
Bigshot SS |
Stainless |
12" |
.689 |
1" |
Medium |
|
LAPCO |
Bigshot, AL |
Aluminum |
12" |
.689 |
1" |
Medium |
|
LAPCO |
Bigshot, Flat finish |
Aluminum |
12" |
.689 |
1" |
Medium |
|
OTP |
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PMI |
Perfect Bore Ceramic |
Aluminum |
12", 14" |
.691 |
. |
Medium |
|
PMI |
Perfect Bore SS |
Stainless |
12", 14" |
.691 |
. |
Medium |
|
Smart Parts |
All American |
Stainless |
14" |
.689 |
8" |
Medium |
|
Smart Parts |
All American, black |
Aluminum |
12", 16" |
.689 |
8" |
Medium |
|
Smart Parts |
All American, dk gray |
Aluminum |
12", 16" |
.692 |
8" |
Large |
|
Smart Parts |
All American, lt gray |
Aluminum |
12", 16" |
.685 |
8" |
Small |
|
Smart Parts |
All American, Splash |
SS / AL |
12", 16" |
Custom |
8" |
Custom |
|
Smart Parts |
Boss Progressive |
Aluminum |
12" |
.689 |
. |
Medium |
|
Smart Parts |
Smart Stainless |
Stainless |
12" |
.689 |
. |
Medium |
|
Smart Parts |
Teardrop |
Aluminum |
12" |
.689 |
. |
Medium |
|
Taso |
Eliminator |
Aluminum |
10", 12", 14" |
.691 |
. |
Medium |
|
Taso |
Power |
Aluminum |
10", 12" |
.691 |
. |
Medium |
|
Taso |
Pro-Series |
Stainless |
12", 14" |
.691 |
. |
Medium |
|
Taso |
Stone Cold |
SS / AL |
14" |
.691 |
8" |
Medium |
|
Tippman |
Flat line |
Aluminum |
14" |
Oblique |
|
Medium |
|
Tippman |
Sniper |
Aluminum |
14" |
.690 |
|
Medium |
