Inspired by the Heckler and Koch MP5K, the Tippmann A5 is a semi-automatic pneumatic marker used by many around the world. First produced in 2002, this paintball gun is able to utilize CO2 and HPA propellants thanks to its inline blowback gas system. Until now, it is one of the most modifiable markers in the market.

Similar to electric loaders, this paintball marker uses a cyclone-feed system in an attempt to increase the rate of bullets per second, or bps. The usual feed tube that markers have is one that drops paint balls one by one, or force feeds them into the chamber. This marker has housing on the right side and inside the housing are two star-shaped sprockets that relies on the rate the operator pulls the trigger, and it is called a Cyclone-Feed System. Usually reaching 15+ bps, but sometimes there are reports of speeds reaching a staggering 25 bps.

The Response Trigger System a typical Tippmann A5 has greatly increases the firing rate of the marker. This gun has been banned from certain commercial paintball events because of its ability to reset the trigger while only applying moderate pressure, immediately pulling the trigger back giving it a bounce and firing again, giving the user the ability to shoot at full-auto speed.

Allowing itself to look like many real-world firearms, this paintball marker has kits that makes it fully modifiable. Barrels, body kits, camouflage kits, compressed air low-pressure kits, electronic upgrades, foregrips or false magazines, tactical shrouds, triggers and even a Flatline Barrel System are only a few of its many upgrades.

The Tippmann A5 is conclusively a very versatile paintball marker. It has become a cult favorite, despite being banned in some competitive events, where paintball enthusiasts are commending and glorifying. Truly, along with its modifiable nature, this paintball marker is something that has exceeded expectations.