Pantball Experiance: 6 Months
Marker setup:
Tippmann 98 Custom
J&J perfromance 14" barrel
Vertical adaptor, expansion chamber kit
VL200 hopper
20oz Pure energy tank

Strong Points:Tough, affordable, easy to use and clean.
Weaknesses:Loud

Now I know that six months of exp isnt that much, but let me tell you what I know (and love) about the 98 Custom.
First, the stong points. When I was pondering on what good cheap marker would be. My first idea was to ring up Herb, and when i asked him what a good gun for me is, without hesitation, he said go for the 98. When I got it out of the box just by looking at it I could immediately feel the strength of the frame. Next day I decide that I would like to see the guts of this thing, I take it apart and found out that it wasnt going to be as hard as I thought, alot easier in fact. I got the gun, a 12oz tank and a hopper for only $315. The only thing wrong with it is the loudness, but with the new barrel its not bad.

Conclusion: Great all round maker, perfect for beginners I think

9 out of 10

Reliable, robust, thats why many rental fields use them.
Can be modified with a large range of barrels and stocks.
Can fit the Cyclone and apparently the BT rip clip also works.

Good gun