All are a totally different approach to paintball markers. The major
differences between the pro and competition are that the Pro comes with a
better trigger frame, two barrel backs for paint matching (which can be
important on closed bolt guns like the autococker), an angled air receiver
(regulator/foregrip), a smoother bolt, and fancier milling. The autococker
and the A5 are both proven designs, while the Ion just hit the market.
Honestly, although I shoot a cocker, there's not enough in the trilogy
series to commend them over many other choices in the price range, and for a
first gun, there's too much that can go wrong if you don't know what you're
doing with them. The A5 is a workhorse, very durable, shoots quick enough,
and I've never really heard too many people complain about them, probably a
very good choice for young players and old alike. If they are playing on a
recreational level, the A5 is more than enough gun for them. The Ion is a
paint slinging machine. The gun is inexpensive, but for two kids (likely
without a lot of fire discipline) you're going to be blowing the budget on
paint. Unless they are getting into young gunz tourneys, there's no reason
to get them into that kind of firepower. If they are playing at a regulated
field, they're probably dumping $5-10 per 100 rounds, or $75-100 per case of
paint. With Ions, they'll feel pressure to dump 10 balls per second at the
other team, which, assuming $100 per case for ease of math, runs about a
dollar every two seconds of firing. With a fast gun, it can be hard to
resist it.

Anyway, just my opinion.

Aaron

"Gator" <gator@ourworld.cc> wrote in message
news:b1%3e.16574$vd.4686@tornado.tampabay.rr.com.. .
>I am looking for new markers for my 11 and 13 year olds. Can someone
>explain
> the difference between the WGP Trilogy Pro and the WGP Trilogy
> Competition?
> Also are these better markers than the Tippman A5? What about the
> Smartparts
> ION.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>

Gator <gator@ourworld.cc> Stated:

> I am looking for new markers for my 11 and 13 year olds. Can someone
> explain the difference between the WGP Trilogy Pro and the WGP Trilogy
> Competition? Also are these better markers than the Tippman A5? What
> about the Smartparts ION.
>
> Thanks in advance.

IMHO considering the age of your children go with the a5.... sturdy, can
take a lot of beating, easy maintenence, no electronics, great for
begginners.... when they get older/more experienced then go for something
more sophisticaded

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i would say that too, go with the A5.

best overall (betweens those 4 markers) for a newbie of that age. time
will tell you if they want something else.

yeah,anything from tippman is going to be sturdy as a brick.the Trilogy
line of cockers isnt really worth the money,you cant upgrade them any
farther than a barrel and a reg.and you can get a full,for real
autococker for a little bit more.
i wouldnt suggest the ion for anyone who was going to use it as their
primary gun.

ANGEL 4 LIFE-EZ PAINTBALL= #1

Just get the tippman. It's a good begginners gun and you won't be
spending thousands of dollars on them

I'd say any of the tippmanns.