Compare the Planet Eclipse Etha 2 and Tippmann X7 Phenom 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 X7 Phenom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Typical Price | $230-330 (used) | $200-400 (used) |
| Operation | Electropneumatic spool (Gamma Core) | Mechanical or electropneumatic (Phenom valve) |
| Firing Modes | semi-auto, ramping (PSP/Millennium/NXL) | semi-auto, burst, full-auto (e-frame) |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Force-fed | Hopper / magfed conversion |
| Air | HPA | HPA/CO2 |
| Operating Pressure | ~140 psi | ~250 psi |
| Weight | 2 lb | 3.5 lb |
| Maintenance | Low | Moderate |
The Planet Eclipse Etha 2 and Tippmann X7 Phenom 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. Players who want less upkeep should look at the Planet Eclipse Etha 2, which rates low on maintenance and asks less of you between games. Both fire electronically, but the Tippmann X7 Phenom 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. Bottom line: the Planet Eclipse Etha 2 is the stronger all-round pick here, especially for easy maintenance and newer players.