Best Paintball Tanks

Updated September 2020
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Best of the Best
Ninja Paintball Air Aluminum HPA N2 Paintball Tank 3000psi
Ninja Paintball
Air Aluminum HPA N2 Paintball Tank 3000psi
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Bottom Line

Best for players with shorter arms, this aluminum tank isn't as light as carbon fiber tanks, but it's a reasonable size and weight.

Pros

High quality Ninja regulator. Lightweight for an aluminum tank. Maintains pressure well. Refillable. Good for use with a remote line. Adjustable low, medium and high pressure. Choice of size.

Cons

The nozzle is a bit short and can be difficult to attach to the air line.

Best Bang for the Buck
Tippmann Aluminum HPA Tank
Tippmann
Aluminum HPA Tank
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Bottom Line

This tank will need frequent refilling, but it's an affordable way to get in the paintball game.

Pros

800 PSI output pressure. Rugged, durable aluminum tank. DOT and TC certified. Doesn't require hydro test every 5 years.

Cons

Not as much capacity as other tanks.

Ninja Paintball 4500 PSI Carbon Fiber HPA Tanks w/ Regulator
Ninja Paintball
4500 PSI Carbon Fiber HPA Tanks w/ Regulator
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Quality craftsmanship and lightweight carbon fiber construction make this tank an all-around good choice.

Pros

4500 psi. Lighter weight than aluminum. D.O.T. and T.C.- approved carbon fiber bottle. Choice of size and color. High quality regulator. You also receive Allen key with extra bolt. Solidly built.

Cons

Threads are a bit delicate and may be difficult for new players to operate.

Empire Carbon HPA Ulta Tank 80ci 4.5K with Basics
Empire
Carbon HPA Ulta Tank 80ci 4.5K with Basics
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This comfortable, high-quality tank holds 80 cu. in. and weighs less than the pair of shoes you'll wear out on the field.

Pros

Extremely lightweight carbon fiber tank. Weighs under 2 pounds. Stable and consistent. 80 cu. in. sized cylinder. DOT and TC approved. High quality and good value.

Cons

May be difficult to find a cover for this model of tank.

First Strike 13/3000 Paintball Tank HPA
First Strike
13/3000 Paintball Tank HPA
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Bottom Line

This budget-friendly tank has one of the lowest-profile regulators in the industry. This is a great feature, unless you're using an air-thru (magfed) marker.

Pros

Multi-position, durable brass thread collar for custom set-up. Conical strut increases life of the fill-nipple O-ring, reduces need for maintenance. Low profile burst disks. Quad vents. Low-profile regulator design. High quality micro gauge.

Cons

Shorter regulator can make it difficult to use with magfed markers.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

10 Models Considered
5 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
164 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Paintball tanks will attach to the paintball gun, giving you plenty of compressed air to fire off your ammo. Some tanks consist of aluminum, making them extremely tough and durable. The aluminum paintball tanks aren’t quite as lightweight as a carbon fiber tank, though. As you’re moving around the paintball field, you’ll appreciate a lightweight tank. A large capacity paintball tank will give you great results. You can play for long sessions without needing to refill the tank. However, larger paintball tanks weigh a lot more, especially when filled. So for a better ability to move fast, you may want a smaller paintball tank that weighs less. You also can select between CO2 and compressed air to power the tanks.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
Maddog
Aluminum Paintball Tank
Tippmann
Empire Basics Paintball Tank
First Strike
MERC Paintball Tank HPA
HK Army
Aerolite Carbon Fiber HPA Paintball Tank
Valken
Paintball HPA Tank
The team that worked on this review
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    Kristin
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    Melinda
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Ninja Paintball

Air Aluminum HPA N2 Paintball Tank 3000psi

Ninja Paintball

Air Aluminum HPA N2 Paintball Tank 3000psi

Best for players with shorter arms, this aluminum tank isn't as light as carbon fiber tanks, but it's a reasonable size and weight.
$74
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Ninja Paintball

4500 PSI Carbon Fiber HPA Tanks w/ Regulator

Ninja Paintball

4500 PSI Carbon Fiber HPA Tanks w/ Regulator

Quality craftsmanship and lightweight carbon fiber construction make this tank an all-around good choice.

$164
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Tippmann

Aluminum HPA Tank

Tippmann

Aluminum HPA Tank

This tank will need frequent refilling, but it's an affordable way to get in the paintball game.

$46
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Empire

Carbon HPA Ulta Tank 80ci 4.5K with Basics

Empire

Carbon HPA Ulta Tank 80ci 4.5K with Basics

This comfortable, high-quality tank holds 80 cu. in. and weighs less than the pair of shoes you'll wear out on the field.
$209
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First Strike

13/3000 Paintball Tank HPA

First Strike

13/3000 Paintball Tank HPA

This budget-friendly tank has one of the lowest-profile regulators in the industry. This is a great feature, unless you're using an air-thru (magfed) marker.

$54

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