Every sport has numerous accessories that are practically required so that athletes can play their best each and every game. Soccer players have extra shin guards, jerseys, soccer balls, and tape. Football players have paint, mouth guards, and visors. Similarly there are a variety of paintball gun accessories that every serious paintballing athlete should think about obtaining. The following is just a rundown of some pro necessities you may want to pick up the next time you go shopping for paintball supplies.

First and foremost you need to get a spare parts kit for your paintball gun. Paintball guns malfunction; it's a fact of life. The last thing you want is for your paintball gun to fail in the middle of a tournament and have to forfeit because you now no longer have a weapon. Carrying an extra gun can be very costly and a hassle. Get a spare parts kit to alleviate both your wallet and your worries. A spare parts kit should contain spare O-rings, Allen wrenches, and lubrication for when your gun starts jamming before the finals begin. A spare parts kit is the most important of all paintball gun accessories.

Next on the list are two paintball gun accessories that go with one another; a goggle spray and towel. This may seem like the most obvious accessories in a paintball player's inventory but there is always someone who forgets. Remember, there are no timeouts in paintball. You don't have a way to wipe off your visor after getting shot in the face then you will have to play with a paint blotch in your field of vision.

You may want to look into getting a paintball barrel squeegee. It is not uncommon for paintballs to break inside the barrel. If this happens and you don't clean the barrel your gun's accuracy will severely decrease or even cease firing altogether. A little preparation could help save you a thousand dollar paintball gun. So save yourself some heartache and money. Get a paintball barrel squeegee today.

There are numerous other paintball gun accessories that are available for paintball enthusiasts. Most serious paintball players have their own preferences of what accessories are truly necessary and which are not but most will agree that the ones mentioned above are pretty much required. All the pros have their own versions of the above items and if you intend to make it anywhere in the sport you will need each of these three, four if you count the spray and towel separately, items. Sure the cost of all these paintball gun accessories can add up quickly but they will save you a lot more money in the long run. If you're serious about paintballing then be sure to pick these items up as soon as possible to greatly improve your play.