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Ballers Arena
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Website: |
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480-668-7868 |
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Address: |
140 N. Counrty Club Dr.
Mesa, Arizona 85205
USA
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| Date There: |
April 26th, 2008 |
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Paintball
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Less than a month |
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| Review: |
Ballers Arena was my first experience with an actual paintball field. I have played paintball out in the middle of nowhere with friends before. However, after playing at Ballers Arena, I won't go anywhere else again. It is clear they are very concerned with your enjoyment of the game. I brought my 10 year old son along to play. He got hit on the back of his head (which really hurts btw) in the first game. It was obvious that he was in pain and unhappy. Every ref in the game came by after the game and checked on him. They gave him ice for his head and made sure he was taken care of the rest of the day (he didn't want to play anymore).
They are very big on safety, and inforced the rules that pertained to it. But it was clear they weren't bogged down by rules. The games did not start at certain times or at certain intervals. If there was a lull in the action and a group wanted to do a 3 on 3 game, they were allowed. They even let my son get out into the field between games to shoot the paintball gun (thats all he really wanted to do in the first place).
It is an indoor field with 'astroturf'. The air conditioning is pretty good. They have self-service compressed air stations in the staging area, and air is included in the field entrance fee. They have a eatery with a pretty good selection of food at very reasonable prices (all things considered).
I can't write a review that can give this place enough praise. I was extremely satisfied with the visit and I am planning on going there again and bringing some friends.
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| Last There: |
March 21st, 2008 |
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Paintball
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2 years |
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Other Fields
in the Area: |
Westworld Splatter Ranch- Best recball out there.
Westworld Xtreme Pursuit- Eh. Its speedball, but for the newer guys (I think)
Cowtown- Doesn't even compare.
23 Bps- Just plain hardcore speedball. |
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Directions
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On website. In Mesa, on Clubhouse...I think. |
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| Review: |
This field is amazing!!! I love it!!!
SAFETY: Almost perfect. There were a few no-barrel-sleeve situations, but other than that the refs always make sure that everybody is safe when returning to the staging area.
FIELDS: Only one field, but probably one of the best fields out there (besides 23 BPS). It is sort of small, but the bunkers are top notch, clean, and weighed down by sandbags (no dangerous things sticking out). I think that the turf is astroturf, but I'm not sure. You can definately slide on it pretty far. Everything is air conditioned!!!
HOURS OF OPERATION: On website. Usually about 8 hours average of open time per day. Very convenient, open most of the week (I think)..
PRICES: Um prices may be a little bit high, but TOTALLY worth it. I pay maybe $80 for a full day of paintball, which includes field pass, paint, and air. Also, the restaurant there is reasonably priced.
PROSHOP: The proshop has all of your basic needs- hoppers, squeegees, pants, jerseys, markers, and other common items. Nothing too special, just basic stuff.
STAFF: The owner is very nice and friendly. The check in guys are nice and helpful as well. The refs are helpful, and safety-conscious. However, the refs are just the smallest bit bad when it comes to reffing games. There were a few minor incidents when the guy took a while to get called out, but nothing at all serious. Everybody is nice and helpful!
PLAYERS: The games are run in a way that the newbies play first, then the more experienced players second. That way, things aren't uneven. So, I only played with the experienced guys. They were generally nice, and pretty good.
FACILITIES: The whole building is very clean and organized, with air conditioning. There is a full glass window for viewing the games, and bleachers to watch them on. Also, they have many tables, and air stations on both sides of the room.
FOOD: This place even has a mini restaurant titled the "Bunker Grill" or something like that. To say the least, their philly cheese steaks are killer. |
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| Date There: |
February 2nd, 2008 |
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Other Fields
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Tempe Paintball - Significantly different style of play. No real comparison
Westworld Xtreme Pursuit - Similar style, but Ballers Arena is far superrior
Westworld Splatter Ranch - Ballers Arena wins out here
Cowtown - Cowtown is unsafe and not recommended for anyone. Ballers Arena is far superior. |
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| Review: |
Good indoor X-Ball field in a converted bowling alley. They have good, comfortable facilities, excellent staff, and good food with a full kitchen. Really an excellent place. This field is just classy in the way it's run. The playing surface is astroturf, and they keep it clean. I really cannot complain about the facility or the staff.
The one complaint I did have is the paint. The paint they used was brittle. However, the staff informed me they were just shooting up the last of it and were switching to Evil once it was gone.
Bottom line: this is a top notch field. You really should check this place out. It shows Westworld and a few others just how a field should be run. |
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