Gear Guide

Protective Padding Guide for Paintball

Protective Padding Guide for Paintball

The right padding lets you play aggressively without fear of welts.

Essential Protection

Slider Shorts

Padded compression shorts protect hips and thighs during slides and direct hits.

Knee Pads

Sleeve or strap-on style for constant ground contact.

Gloves

Full finger for maximum protection; half finger for trigger feel.

Priority Order

  1. Mask (non-negotiable)
  2. Slider shorts
  3. Knee pads
  4. Gloves
  5. Elbow pads