When playing paintball, ordinary goggles, facemasks, or eyewear are not enough. What you need is a paintball goggle that meets the required industry standard. Only industry accepted paintball goggles have the capacity to withstand a paintball slamming on your face at 270mph.
What to consider when choosing paintball face masks
Vents SuperCoat Antifog Thermal Lens Amber
Dual-pane for the ultimate in anti-fog performance. The dual-pane lens is ideal when you are using your mask for long periods of time. The thermal system provides anti-fog protection in even the worst conditions. This means that you spend less time with off-field maintenance and get more performance during extended play.
Invert™ Avatar™ Goggles
• One-piece, dual-molded mask
• Clear dual-pane thermal lens*
• Includes Brow Shield and visor (not shown)
• Dual-density foam
• Comes complete with microfiber goggle bag
Empire® Event Ear Piece
• Fits all E-Vent Goggle Systems
• Ergonomically designed for maximum comfort
• Soft and flexible EVA foam material
• Mesh material for improved protection and hearing
• Easy installation and removal
E-Vent Ear Piece Replacements Plaid
Fits all Empire E-Vent™ Goggle Systems
• Ergonomically designed for maximum comfort
• Soft, flexible EVA foam mesh material for improved hearing and protection Available Designs: Tipsy, Plaid, Waffle, Star and Skyline, Black
Empire® E-Vent™ ZN Goggle
The Empire® E-Vents™ Goggle System is a low profile goggle system designed to present a minimum target. Made of a soft and flexible dual-density material for comfort, the streamlined design keeps you in the game by deflecting glancing/bouncing paintballs.
Thing to consider before buying paintball goggles
Almost all brands of paintball goggles have adjustable straps that ensure perfect fit. These goggles also come in various colors, designs, and accessories. Comfort is the number one factor that you have to consider when buying a mask. Added functionalities on the other hand will ensure that your movement and vision will not be hampered by the masks.
Some of the best brands in the market are vForce, DYE, and JT. Other top manufacturers of paintball face masks include Proto, Eye Tactical, Empire, Scott, Vents, Extreme Rage, and PCS.
Paintball goggles should have larger lens so you can enjoy better peripheral vision. Thermal leans are superior to non-thermal lens. A thermal goggle will prevent fogging to ensure that you have clear vision throughout the game. There are paintball face masks that have no-fog film coating on the lens. But the film will eventually deteriorate thus rendering your goggles useless.
Almost all paintball goggles have similar specs and different only in styles and designs. But you may need special or larger mask if you are wearing prescription glasses to ensure a comfortable fit. You must make sure that the goggle can provide ear protection. Paintballs hurtling at great speeds can hurt or damage your ears so you need a facemask the will completely cover your ears.