i've used a tippman 98 custom,and f4 illustator
this gun is about same as those products maybe better
Marker Setup:
enigma vtl , an aci sub zero expanshion chamber , j&j ceramic barrel , bottomline, and drop forward
Recommended Upgrades:
all of the upgrades I just listed
Strengths:
it is lightweigh ,easy stripping ,never busts balls, easy trigger pull, and has a double tripper,stock barrel is pretty decent, shoots pretty good distance,it has great accuracy and great power , and with expansions i listed it is the bomb
Weaknesses:
the grip is pretty bad it is plastic doesn't come with bottom line . needs a better barrel ( but all guns need new barrels)
Conclusion:
I recommend this gun to any beginner and intermediate player. it is cheap and works right out of the box overall it is a great gun. so i say you go out and buy it now