The Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum can hold up to a beating. The Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum also has a great feel in your grip with the front handle setup away from the hosing. If you want a paintball gun that can stand up to any condition, takes minimal maintenance, and still shoots like a mid level gun, then the 98 Custom Platinum is the way to go. If you're entering the paintball world for the first time and want a gun in the entry level price range that's going to perform at par or better, than this gun's for you. 98 Custom PS comes with ACT system that helps to break little to no paint in any condition. ACT stands for anti chop technology and essentially what it does is make it so the bolt is a lot softer when it hits the paintball causing in less ball breakage. 98 Custom Platinum Series is easier to upgrade, modify and maintain than it´s previous version.