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== Marker velocity ==

The speed at which a paintball leaves a marker is an important element of paintball safety.

Velocity is commonly measured in feet per second (fps) using an electronic chronograph.

A maximum muzzle velocity of 300 fps is widely used in conventional .68-calibre paintball, including major tournament competition.[4]

This is approximately 91 metres per second.

Individual fields and competition formats may impose lower limits, particularly for younger participants or lower-impact paintball.

Marker velocity is affected by factors including the marker's pressure regulation, propellant supply and operating conditions.

Tournament rules generally require markers to be tested using a chronograph and provide penalties or disqualification procedures for equipment exceeding permitted limits.

The 300 fps figure should not be interpreted as a universal legal standard. Applicable limits depend on the jurisdiction, field and competition rules.