Flatline barrel system
Tippmann
Verified compatibleEasy
Verified data
Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Tippmann
- Model
- 98 Custom
- Marker type
- Mechanical
- Operation
- Mechanical
- Weight
- 46.4 oz
- Length
- 19.63 in
- Caliber
- .68 cal
- Air source
- CO2 or Compressed Air
- Bolt system
- Open bolt blow-back
- Electronics
- Not officially published
- Max BPS
- 8
- Feedneck type
- Not officially published
- Barrel thread
- 98 Custom / A-5 threaded barrel (Tippmann 98 thread)
Fitment checked
Compatible upgrades
Barrels
Verified
14 in ported 98-thread barrel
Tippmann
Verified compatibleEasy
Triggers
Response Trigger kit
Tippmann
Verified compatibleIntermediate
Grips
Rear grip / expansion chamber grip
Tippmann
Verified compatibleEasy
Air Systems
48/3000 HPA tank
Ninja
Verified compatibleEasy
Loaders
Electronic loader (12+ bps)
HK Army
Verified compatibleEasy
Other
98 Custom universal parts kit
Tippmann
Verified compatibleEasy
98 Custom o-ring and parts kit
Tippmann
Verified compatibleEasy
Verified fitment
Parts & Fitment
MAINTENANCE
Buffer O-ring
O-Ring / Rebuild Kit · Tippmann · 98-57
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Rear bolt buffer o-ring.
OEMAvailable
Rear Bolt O-ring
O-Ring / Rebuild Kit · Tippmann · 98-12A
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
O-ring for the rear bolt / valve seal.
OEMAvailable
Front Bolt O-ring
O-Ring / Rebuild Kit · Tippmann · SL2-4
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
O-ring for the front bolt.
OEMAvailable
INTERNAL PARTS
Universal Ball Latch Detent
Detents · Tippmann · FA-18
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Standard orange ball latch to prevent double feeding.
OEMAvailable
Valve Lock Screw
Valve Parts · Tippmann · 98-26
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Holds the valve in place within the receiver.
OEMAvailable
Receiver Bolt (Short)
Bolt / Bolt Kit · Tippmann · 98-01A
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Standard receiver screw for joining halves.
OEMAvailable
98 Custom Ball Latch
Detents · Tippmann · FA-18
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Rubber detent.
OEMAvailable
98 Custom Rear Bolt
Bolt / Bolt Kit · Tippmann · 98-12A
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Rear hammer bolt.
OEMAvailable
98 Custom Power Tube
Valve Parts · Tippmann · 98-21NR
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Central valve housing.
OEMAvailable
Drive Spring
Springs · Tippmann · CA-14
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Main drive spring for blowback operation.
OEMAvailable
EXTERNAL PARTS
Project Salvo Shroud
Hardware / Screws · Tippmann · TA05101
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Front shroud with rails for Project Salvo.
OEMAvailable
Carver One Feed Elbow
Feedneck · Tippmann · TA07005
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Replacement feed elbow for Carver One.
OEMAvailable
98 Custom Feed Elbow
Feedneck · Tippmann · 98-35
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Standard feed elbow for 98 Custom.
OEMAvailable
98 Custom Trigger Guard
Trigger · Tippmann · 98-38
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Metal trigger guard for 98 series.
OEMAvailable
Alpha Black Front Sight
Hardware / Screws · Tippmann · TA05102
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
M16 style front sight for Alpha Black.
OEMAvailable
Project Salvo Rear Sight
Hardware / Screws · Tippmann · TA05103
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Adjustable rear sight for Project Salvo.
OEMAvailable
Feed Elbow Dowel Pin
Feedneck · Tippmann · 98-04A
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Pin that secures the feed elbow.
OEMAvailable
Velocity Adjusting Screw
Hardware / Screws · Tippmann · 98-22
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Screw used to adjust the velocity of the marker.
OEMAvailable
Sear Pin (Black)
Hardware / Screws · Tippmann · CA-36
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Pin for the trigger sear.
OEMAvailable
98 Custom ACT Linkage Arm
Hardware / Screws · Tippmann · TA02008
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Linkage arm for ACT (Anti-Chop Technology).
OEMAvailable
BARREL PARTS
Alpha Black Elite Barrel
Barrel · Tippmann · TA05105
Fits: Tippmann 98 Custom
Standard M16 style barrel for Alpha Black.
OEMAvailable
Field-tested
Common problems
No verified problem reports for this marker yet.
Official documents
Manuals & diagrams
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.
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