Compare the Empire Trracer and Spyder Fenix side by side: price, specs, firing modes, weight, and maintenance — and see which paintball gun is the better buy for your style of play.
| Empire Trracer | Spyder Fenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Budget | Budget |
| Typical Price | $60-110 (used) | $140-190 |
| Operation | Pump (blowforward) | Electropneumatic-assisted blowback |
| Firing Modes | pump | semi-auto, burst, full-auto, ramping |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Gravity hopper | Gravity hopper |
| Air | HPA/CO2 | HPA/CO2 |
| Operating Pressure | ~300 psi | ~300 psi |
| Weight | 2.4 lb | 2.4 lb |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
The Empire Trracer and Spyder Fenix are both budget paintball guns, so the choice comes down to how each one fits your game rather than how much you spend. On price, the Empire Trracer runs roughly $65 less, so budget-first buyers will lean its way. For a higher rate of fire and tournament-style play, the Spyder Fenix pulls ahead with its electronic firing modes, while the Empire Trracer keeps things simpler and more rugged. The Empire Trracer is built with casual pump and rec in mind. The Spyder Fenix is built with budget players wanting firing modes and rec play in mind. Availability differs too: the discontinued (common) Empire Trracer and the in production Spyder Fenix won't always be equally easy to find new. Bottom line: pick the Empire Trracer for a tight budget, or the Spyder Fenix for rate of fire and tournament play.