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J&J Sporting Goods Paintball Field
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220 Casto Rd.
Marietta, Ohio 45750
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t_kirl |
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Saturday, July 22nd, 2006 |
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July 22nd, 2006 |
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More than 5 years |
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J&J's is one of the best fields I have ever been to. Frank and Tammy really run a great field and shop. They dont charge to play and the prices are the lowest around, internet or otherwise. They are always willing to answer any questions you have, and will help you anyway they can. Frank does free repairs and you only have to pay for parts. They are field paint only, because of the crap paint that is sold at the local retail stores. There aren't usually any refs, unless there are alot of people, but everyone that plays there are honest and always call themselves out when hit. It really one of the best places around. The field speed is 285, which is common around the country. There is a no shot rule under 10-15 feet, which is for safety of the newer players. They have HPA with fills to 3k, and all day air for only 6 dollars.
The Fields-
*Small Field-The small field is a speedball type field set up in the woods, with a hill to one side and a creek to the other. This is the field were most games are played. If you plan to go on the hill, I would suggest cheats or boots with good traction, because it can get slick when it rains.
*Big Field- It a large field with two hills and a gully and creek running between them. This field is natural, with only a few log bunkers. This fiels also has the Castle. A four sided bunker with no roof. Just recently a large plastic drum was added. The drum is large enough to fit 5 standing people in. This field is only used when there are alot of people playing.
*Speedball- The speedball field is a playing card style field, with drums. Just recently a snake was added . The field is good for 3 on 3 or 5 on 5 play. Normally you cant cross the 50, but the rules can be changed to fit whoever is playing.
*There is one more field, but I have never played on it, or have known anyone to. So I cant review it. |
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November 12th, 2005 |
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2 years |
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This place is sweet, its very simple and good fun for any level of player. I go to J&J's all the time, they have a "playing card style" speedball field and a small woods ball field which is most used and then they have big field games which last well over a 1/2 hour. The best part about this place is the service, no field can beat it. Frank does free repairs on any gun, only pay for supplies which most of the time there is nothing to buy. Frank will beat any legit price on the internet and not just by like $5 he sells brand new Ions at $245 good luck finding that anywhere else. I give this field a 9 just because there is no airball field. |
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I know this is supposed to be a review of the fields, but I think the people who read about this place should also know about the guy who runs the place... because I think he is really what makes this place so special. This is a guy who loves paintball who just got into it more and more and started his shop and fields because of his love of the game. He really wants everyone who comes out to have a great time, and to that end goes above and beyond for his customers and friends... it seems like he will do just about anything for anybody who comes to his shop and fields, regardless of their experience level, to increase their enjoyment of the game. this really seems to set him and the way he runs his shop and fields apart... he isn't out to just make a quick buck off of a few paint-ballers.. he is in it for the right reasons and treats everybody fair and honest... I don't know anywhere else that offers free repairs... it just feels right supporting a guy's shop and fields when he runs the place with such integrity and love of the game... (and he's a hell of a shot, too!)
I give JJPaintball a 9 out of 10.. there aren't a ton of fields, it is a drive out there, and it can get very busy on a weekend.... but there is no other place that has good people and as much helpful information as this place. check it out! |
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Tri-county in Evan's , WV |
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J & J sporting goods is the best place every. You get to play for free, use to be you didn't have to use their paint, but now that has changed. But the price for a case of paint isn't bad. You have to pay to get your tank filled each time. Would be better if they could work something out to where you just pay once for all day air. They have woods and speedball. Frank is the man he will work on your gun for free. He will order you anything you want and match the price. Great place. |
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C-Long |
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2004 |
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More than 5 years |
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Insane Dayz
JUB's Place |
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Although i haven't played there, i go there alot for supplies, they are very cheap and their quality is very good on there stuff. there service is very good they will tell you what is good and what is not. They will beat any Internet price on guns and other stuff.
Field's ...
i have only walked their fields i haven't played them what i have had seen of them they are alright could use bigger bunkers in the woods i am six foot and could not get behind half of them i saw on the one of woods courses anyways. there speed ball course is made of palates the bunks are tall enough but it needs to be wider and longer and put different object in there instead of just the same thing. it looks fun though.
i really like this place. service is good and prices are low just don't let him talk you in to buying a tippman! i am giving it a 8 because of the fields. please put in a air ball Field! |
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More than 5 years |
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I don't think there are any others left in the area. |
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Just reading the reviews and thought I would add that J & J 's field is a non-profit field that exists to give us a place to play with no field fee or anything. With all of Insurance hikes, there are no other fields within an hour of here. They have great prices, and do it for paintball, not for the money. The Owners are very safety minded. Sometimes that is annoying, with no shooting under 10 feet, you just lose that bunkering effect. The had to move a boundary for safety reason, and I lost my favorite "sweet spot". They use a new Radar chrony and some of the local team members carry the new pocket chrono's. The owner is usually working, but if he plays, he is known for letting damn near anyone and everyone try his gun ( a really old worn out 'mag that is very consistent) out while playing. He also believes in some Magic Number of setting his gun at 277 fps, even though the limit there is 285 FPS. On ocassion there are people that are used to 300fps, and playing at 285fps messes up their game. Anyone and everone can and does ask anybody else to chrono. (On one review it sounds like somebody didn't do to well, had a bad day, and felt some flaming would make him feel better)
On lens problems, let me add some safety pointers.
Goggle subjected to ammonia, like windex, can crack & fail without warning.
The chemicals in cigarette smoke and ozone can also make lens life short.
Lenses should be replace once a year, no matter what. All of this is on the instructions that usually thrown away and not read.
P.S. Don't hold against anything "Leader" for making the Brass Eagle Goggles that failed. They make shrapnel-proof googles for the military, and only made the Brass Eagle to the specs that they were told. On April 28th, 1998 Brass Eagle issued a recall of its Xtreme Vision 280 lenses, model 7472, ALL serial numbers and lot numbers. Brass Eagle was responsible, and they publicized the recall for years. All of that old junk obsolete, and not even made anymore. None of those Goggles are still being sold. I can't belive they still turn up, and I hate to see that some vendors are still selling old stock when it could have been replaced for free.
Brass Eagle has since aquired J.T., and now sells JT Goggles. |
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jdmm72 |
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2003 |
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More than 5 years |
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Tri-County Paintball, Scary-Creek(YUCK!!!), both in WV |
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First of all, I have played there with the owner and been hit by the owner, I don't think he was shooting hot then. Also, you would trust you eyesight to Brass-Eagle(shoot from 30 feet busted my brass eagle z-leader lens)? Hello, think about it, the most important safety equipment and you cost cut and buy brass eagle.
I have played at this field a few times, and it can be tough. The field itself that is. It is steep slick, muddy in places, and the creek is freezing. But it offers a good layout that allows good players to play for a while and perform sound paintball maneuvers. The surrender rule is kind of shady, but understand that all fields have had to implement that due to insurance. I ran into an incident of that on my first day.
A guy pretty much bunkered me, but gave me a courtesy surrender from about 20 feet. I turned and fired upon him and hit him, his friend immediately got me. All surrender rules leave too much variables to contemplate at split seconds, just don't blame the field, blame the insurance companies.
Like I said though, I had a great time at this field, and prices are nice too. Anyway, if you have to decided and are within commuting distance of Parkersburg, WV, or Marietta, OH, then you should check it out.
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josh_90 |
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Thursday, September 18th, 2003 |
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3 months |
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Like some of the other reviews on here all of the positive things that were said are true.I
Have played for a little over 4 months, I purchase all my paintball needs at J&J's. The owner is very kind and he enjoy's going out in the woods and playing with everyone.
The service is great and you can't beat the prices. If you need repairs done on your gun
the owner is happy to repair them at no charge. Occasionally the owners wife goes to Mcdonalds and orders lunch and brings it back. There are 3 playing fields to choose from there is speedball field,small woods, and the castle also known as the big field.
I have bought all my paintball needs there and I don't shop anywere else b/c you cannot beat the price. I strongly recommend playing there if you are in the area. There is not a field fee to play also.
Josh Williams| Last edited on Thursday, September 18th, 2003 at 4:09 pm PST |
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3 years |
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wow-loads more expensive, nice airfield, but owner is not a people person sometimes |
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i play at j&j almost exclusively, there are no other fields in my area so i have to drive quite a ways to get there. owner is very friendly and accepts calls after hours and on weekdays to answer questions or just shoot the breeze. good groups of regulars and the teams are always made as even as possible to make sure that everyone has a good time. always has advise on any new equipment coming out and will price match to internet or other field prices. owner has extensive knowledge of most guns and has parts on hand to fix most any problem at only the cost of parts. always able to order equipment if its not in stock. a great place to play and socialise with like minded folks! only two probs as far as i'm concerned. it's a long drive from athens and sometimes the hpa bottles get a little low and you have to fill more often. all day air is available at small cost though so no big deal. |
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JKR |
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Monday, May 12th, 2003 |
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More than 5 years |
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Phillips Paintball Arena (Mineral Wells, WV): Although J & J Sporting Goods doesn't offer as much playing area as Phillips Paintball Arena, the fields are very good and well-managed. J & J officially has four fields but only three are used. The fourth "unofficial field" hasn't been played on for years on a regular basis. |
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Pros:
J & J Sporting Goods is a well-managed and safe field for all levels of players. The owner is very safety-oriented and doesn't try to "stack" teams of mixed recreational, walk-on players. Big pluses of the field include no field fees and carry on paint is permitted. However, with the paint prices in the shop, most if not all players buy their paint at the field. Generally carries a good selection of paint but RPS products seem to be used the most and are always available. Usually you will see Diablo paint as well as Severe and 32 Degrees.
The owner promotes the sport and offers assistance in repairing paintguns and frequently plays (unless he is assisting someone). The shop is well-stocked with gear, paint, and paintguns at very good prices. CO2 and HPA fills are available at reasonable prices. I generally buy all my supplies from J & J Sporting Goods even when I will be playing elsewhere (renegade 'ball). Chronographing is strictly enforced and players will be asked to leave if they do not follow all the proper safety guidelines. Field just upgraded to a radar chronograph for the best possible readings.
Private games are available but most play is of the walk-on variety.
Bad attitudes and cheating are not received well by the owner or most of the regular players.
Cons:
Soft drinks and water are available in vending machines but there is no food available. There are occasionally snacks onhand but generally they aren't available. The upside is that the additional expenses of keeping concessions aren't factored into paint prices!
Outdoor porta-john is adequate but definitely not to be considered plush accomodations. No areas to change clothes are available.
Staging area often turns to a muddy mess during rainy and snowy times of the year.
Walk-on games sometimes tend to run a little long because there are usually no time limits. First guys/gals out sometimes have a long wait between games. This is the single biggest complaint that I have about the field.
Other points to ponder (neither positive nor negative):
* Fields incorporate rather steep hills. Wear shoes with good traction.
* CO2 fill station always available. HPA fills available but only to about 1500 PSI max.
* Semi or pump only--no burst or full auto firing modes.
* Be prepared to sign and fill out waiver/registration sheet.
* Portion of staging area is indoors but not air conditioned. Proshop is climate controlled.
* Besides indoor area, no shade in staging area.
* Only hits on the body count in games. Paintgun or hopper hits do not count in walk-on play.
* Two main fields are wooded. One speedball field but most games are played in the woods.
Overall this is a great field for new players or guys that have played as long as I have (about 15 years). Rating a nine due to the above listed cons.
UPDATE: March 2004
A fair amount of time has elapsed since my initial review of the field. Although still a decent field, it has changed over the past year. Unfortunately, the main field used (the "Small Field" as it is known) has been steadily shrinking in size. Two things have caused Frank to decrease the size of this field--errant balls landing in the parking and staging area and a house being built on neighboring land. The last time I played there "the hill" was still in use but has radically been decreased in playing area. Eventually, I am told "the hill" will be no more. This will reduce the small field to little more than a small speedball field with a few small trees. It isn't far from that now, but after the hill is gone it will be official.
Aside from the pallet speedball field and the ever shrinking small field, the other larger field is still pretty decent. Fairly large boundaries, some brush and natural cover, a creek with high banks for concealment, some pallet/wood bunkers, and enough room to flank and do some sneaking about. Not a bad field but it isn't used as much as it should be. That may change after the small field has been neutered.
To his credit, Frank, the field owner, is talking about laying out the fields differently in the future.
Other changes deal with equipment. The firepower craze has invaded J & J Paintball as it has most other places. It isn't uncommon to see RT A-5's and other RT 'guns on the fields. I think he still has a ban against full auto and burst but a 'gun with a RT trigger might as well go full auto. It is unavoidable I guess, but it just seems that there is too much paint in the air up there these days. Guess I am just too much of an old-timer! Well, that is obvious as I am one of the only pumpers to show up there.
Safety is still a priority when it comes to chrono readings and goggles but I fear that the influx of insanely fast 'guns combined with the poor judgement of some walk-on players might lead to trouble. Frank still runs a good field, just hope it stays that way. Decreasing field size and increasing fire rates don't make for good paintball IMHO.
The shop is still decently stocked with good prices. Paint is fresh and priced fairly. Really no need to buy paint elsewhere with the prices he charges. He is still very competitively priced on everything I have priced.
I originally gave this field a 9. However, I am going to have to drop it to an 8 with the recent field changes. Hopefully he will lay out the fields differently in the future.
UPDATES FOR 2005
The field just recently (within the last few months) received an HPA upgrade. A compressor is used now and they can fill to at least 3000 psi. This is a big plus for many, especially during the winter months.
Oh, and the field is now field paint only. This has been in effect for many months now. It really isn't a problem as his prices are very reasonable and he stocks good quality paint.
Everything is still pretty much the same at J & J Paintball and my above ratings for the field still stand. Players in general seem to be more interested in shorter games these days and as a result, seem to prefer games on the smaller fields (speedball field and small wooded field). Most games played on days with normal walk-on turnout are played on these smaller fields. Some old-timers like myself prefer games on the larger wooded field and this does happen once in a while at J & J Paintball. However, most of the time it is the consensus of the group that determines where the next game will be played. | Last edited on Saturday, January 29th, 2005 at 3:12 am PST |
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