Paintball characteristics- Not all paintballs are the same. Some paintballs are brittle(hurts less -), while some are tougher (hurts more +). Some are more susceptible to swelling in humidity (+) while some do not (-). Time stores also plays factor. Paintballs are like foods. They have expiration date that quality worsens as time goes by. read more
A severe bruise can also be the result of getting hit from a close distance. The general rule is to never shoot a player that is closer than 20 feet away from you. The reason is simple: the longer the paintball is in the air, the more time it has to slow down. Getting hit by a close-range shot will cause quite a bit of pain, which is not fun. read more