Compare the Empire Trracer and Spyder Xtra 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 Xtra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Budget | Budget |
| Typical Price | $60-110 (used) | $50-80 |
| Operation | Pump (blowforward) | Mechanical stacked-tube blowback |
| Firing Modes | pump | semi-auto |
| 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 Xtra 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 Spyder Xtra runs roughly $30 less, so budget-first buyers will lean its way. For a higher rate of fire and tournament-style play, the Spyder Xtra 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 Xtra is built with family/casual rec and tightest budgets in mind. Availability differs too: the discontinued (common) Empire Trracer and the in production Spyder Xtra won't always be equally easy to find new. Bottom line: the Spyder Xtra is the stronger all-round pick here, especially for a tight budget.