Verified data

Specifications

Manufacturer
Tippmann
Model
98
Marker type
Not officially published
Operation
Not officially published
Weight
Not officially published
Length
Not officially published
Caliber
Not officially published
Air source
Not officially published
Bolt system
Not officially published
Electronics
Not officially published
Max BPS
Not officially published
Feedneck type
Not officially published
Barrel thread
98 Custom / A-5 threaded barrel (Tippmann 98 thread)

Fitment checked

Compatible upgrades

Barrels

Flatline barrel system

Tippmann

Verified
Verified compatibleEasy

14 in ported 98-thread barrel

Tippmann

Verified
Verified compatibleEasy

Triggers

Response Trigger kit

Tippmann

Verified
Verified compatibleIntermediate

Grips

Rear grip / expansion chamber grip

Tippmann

Verified
Verified compatibleEasy

Air Systems

48/3000 HPA tank

Ninja

Verified
Verified compatibleEasy

Loaders

Electronic loader (12+ bps)

HK Army

Verified
Verified compatibleEasy

Other

98 Custom universal parts kit

Tippmann

Verified
Verified compatibleEasy

98 Custom o-ring and parts kit

Tippmann

Verified
Verified compatibleEasy

Verified fitment

Parts & Fitment

MAINTENANCE

Buffer O-ring

O-Ring / Rebuild Kit · Tippmann · 98-57

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Rear bolt buffer o-ring.

OEMAvailable

Rear Bolt O-ring

O-Ring / Rebuild Kit · Tippmann · 98-12A

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

O-ring for the rear bolt / valve seal.

OEMAvailable

Front Bolt O-ring

O-Ring / Rebuild Kit · Tippmann · SL2-4

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

O-ring for the front bolt.

OEMAvailable

INTERNAL PARTS

Universal Ball Latch Detent

Detents · Tippmann · FA-18

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Standard orange ball latch to prevent double feeding.

OEMAvailable

Valve Lock Screw

Valve Parts · Tippmann · 98-26

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Holds the valve in place within the receiver.

OEMAvailable

Receiver Bolt (Short)

Bolt / Bolt Kit · Tippmann · 98-01A

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Standard receiver screw for joining halves.

OEMAvailable

98 Custom Ball Latch

Detents · Tippmann · FA-18

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Rubber detent.

OEMAvailable

98 Custom Rear Bolt

Bolt / Bolt Kit · Tippmann · 98-12A

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Rear hammer bolt.

OEMAvailable

Drive Spring

Springs · Tippmann · CA-14

Fits: Tippmann 98

Main drive spring for blowback operation.

OEMAvailable

98 Custom Power Tube

Valve Parts · Tippmann · 98-21NR

Fits: Tippmann 98

Central valve housing.

OEMAvailable

EXTERNAL PARTS

Project Salvo Shroud

Hardware / Screws · Tippmann · TA05101

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Front shroud with rails for Project Salvo.

OEMAvailable

Carver One Feed Elbow

Feedneck · Tippmann · TA07005

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Replacement feed elbow for Carver One.

OEMAvailable

98 Custom Feed Elbow

Feedneck · Tippmann · 98-35

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Standard feed elbow for 98 Custom.

OEMAvailable

98 Custom Trigger Guard

Trigger · Tippmann · 98-38

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Metal trigger guard for 98 series.

OEMAvailable

Alpha Black Front Sight

Hardware / Screws · Tippmann · TA05102

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

M16 style front sight for Alpha Black.

OEMAvailable

Project Salvo Rear Sight

Hardware / Screws · Tippmann · TA05103

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Adjustable rear sight for Project Salvo.

OEMAvailable

Feed Elbow Dowel Pin

Feedneck · Tippmann · 98-04A

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Pin that secures the feed elbow.

OEMAvailable

Velocity Adjusting Screw

Hardware / Screws · Tippmann · 98-22

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Screw used to adjust the velocity of the marker.

OEMAvailable

Sear Pin (Black)

Hardware / Screws · Tippmann · CA-36

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Pin for the trigger sear.

OEMAvailable

98 Custom ACT Linkage Arm

Hardware / Screws · Tippmann · TA02008

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Linkage arm for ACT (Anti-Chop Technology).

OEMAvailable

BARREL PARTS

Alpha Black Elite Barrel

Barrel · Tippmann · TA05105

Verified

Fits: Tippmann 98

Standard M16 style barrel for Alpha Black.

OEMAvailable

Field-tested

Common problems

No verified problem reports for this marker yet.

Official documents

Manuals & diagrams

Manufacturer documents have not been linked yet.

Watch first

Videos

No verified videos have been added for this marker yet.

How it plays

Performance ratings

Performance ratings are still being verified for this marker.

Fits your kit

Verified compatibility

Compatible loaders

  • Empire Prophecy Z2 Loader - Matte Black · Empire
  • Carbon CRBN DRV Loader - GRX ELMT Bronze · Carbon
  • Carbon CRBN DRV 250 Loader - GRX ELMT Silver · Carbon

Compatible tanks

  • HK Army Aluminum Air System - 13/3000 · HK Army
  • HK Army Aluminum Air System - 26/3000 Stubby · HK Army
  • Empire Mega Lite 48/4500 Air Tank w/ Pure Energy Regulator · Empire
  • JT Mega Lite 48/4500 Air Tank w/ Pure Energy Regulator · JT
  • Empire Ultra Light Air System w/ Flo Pro Regulator · Empire

Compatible masks

Awaiting verification.

Compatible barrels

Thread: 98 Custom / A-5 threaded barrel (Tippmann 98 thread)

Compatible pods

  • Dye Alpha Paintball Pod - Smoke · Dye
  • HK Army 150 Round Skull Paintball Pod - Black · HK Army
  • HK Army Single 185 Round MaxLock Paintball Pod - Stealth · HK Army
  • HK Army (6 Pack) 150 Round Skull Paintball Pod - Lime · HK Army
  • HK Army (6 Pack) 150 Round Skull Paintball Pod - Teal · HK Army
  • JT 2 Pod Paintball Harness - Black · JT
  • Tippmann 4+1 Sport Series Paintball Harness - Black · Tippmann
  • GI Sportz 3+4 Glide Paintball Harness - Black · GI Sportz
  • Empire Supreme Paintball Harness 4+7 - Black · Empire
  • Hydra Adapt 4+7 Paintball Harness - Black · Hydra

Compatible harnesses

Awaiting verification.

Known compatibility issues

  • Only Tippmann 98-thread barrels fit; Autococker or Spyder threads do not.
  • Response/E-grip conversions change the trigger group entirely and may not be field legal everywhere.

Other options

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