Compare the Empire Trracer and Spyder Hammer 7 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 Hammer 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Budget | Budget |
| Typical Price | $60-110 (used) | $90-130 |
| Operation | Pump (blowforward) | Pump (blowforward) |
| Firing Modes | pump | pump |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Gravity hopper | Gravity hopper |
| Air | HPA/CO2 | HPA/CO2 |
| Operating Pressure | ~300 psi | ~300 psi |
| Weight | 2.4 lb | 2.6 lb |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
The Empire Trracer and Spyder Hammer 7 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 $15 less, so budget-first buyers will lean its way. Both are mechanically operated, which keeps them dependable and easy to live with, trading the very highest rates of fire for simplicity. The Empire Trracer is built with casual pump and rec in mind. The Spyder Hammer 7 is built with casual pump play and rec in mind. Availability differs too: the discontinued (common) Empire Trracer and the in production Spyder Hammer 7 won't always be equally easy to find new. Bottom line: the Empire Trracer has the clearer edge, especially for a tight budget.