Compare the Planet Eclipse Etha 2 and Tippmann TMC side by side: price, specs, firing modes, weight, and maintenance — and see which paintball gun is the better buy for your style of play.
| Planet Eclipse Etha 2 | Tippmann TMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Typical Price | $230-330 (used) | $250-320 |
| Operation | Electropneumatic spool (Gamma Core) | Mechanical inline blowback |
| Firing Modes | semi-auto, ramping (PSP/Millennium/NXL) | semi-auto |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Force-fed | Dual-feed (magazine + hopper) |
| Air | HPA | HPA/CO2 |
| Operating Pressure | ~140 psi | ~250 psi |
| Weight | 2 lb | 3.5 lb |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
The Planet Eclipse Etha 2 and Tippmann TMC are both mid-range paintball guns, so the choice comes down to how each one fits your game rather than how much you spend. The two land close enough on price that cost alone is unlikely to settle it. Both fire electronically, but the Planet Eclipse Etha 2 offers more firing modes for dialing in your rate of fire. At 2 lb the Planet Eclipse Etha 2 is the easier carry over a long day on the field. The Planet Eclipse Etha 2 is built with first electronic gun and rec/woodsball in mind. The Tippmann TMC is built with woodsball and scenario/milsim in mind. Bottom line: the Planet Eclipse Etha 2 is the stronger all-round pick here, especially for programmable firing modes.