Compare the Spyder Fenix and Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series ACT side by side: price, specs, firing modes, weight, and maintenance — and see which paintball gun is the better buy for your style of play.
| Spyder Fenix | Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series ACT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Budget | Budget |
| Typical Price | $140-190 | $110-160 |
| Operation | Electropneumatic-assisted blowback | Mechanical inline blowback (ACT) |
| Firing Modes | semi-auto, burst, full-auto, ramping | semi-auto |
| Caliber | .68 | .68 |
| Feed | Gravity hopper | Gravity hopper |
| Air | HPA/CO2 | HPA/CO2 |
| Operating Pressure | ~300 psi | ~250 psi |
| Weight | 2.4 lb | 3 lb |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
The Spyder Fenix and Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series ACT 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 Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series ACT runs roughly $50 less, so budget-first buyers will lean its way. Both fire electronically, but the Spyder Fenix offers more firing modes for dialing in your rate of fire. At 2.4 lb the Spyder Fenix is the easier carry over a long day on the field. The Spyder Fenix is built with budget players wanting firing modes and rec play in mind. The Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series ACT is built with woodsball and field rentals in mind. Bottom line: pick the Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Series ACT for a tight budget, or the Spyder Fenix for all-day comfort.