Played paintball in the early 2000's and still like to randomly check up on the state of the game. Awesome to see the Proflex is still used that much, think my bright blue one is kicking around in a storage bin at a buddies house somewhere. Definition of if it ain't broke don't fix it.
Thanks for the video! I've been wearing i4's for over a decade for the weight but have been looking at the Zero. It was nice to see the features more in depth.
The Zero is, far and away, the best mask I've ever worn. I've been through i4s and i5s, Proflexes, Unites, and even a Sheridan Skull way back when. Only the Proflex is comparable in breathability. The rest don't even register on the same list.
Used to run an I5. Got told to try a JT and didn't look back. Wore it once after about a year after using the JT and thought I was dying from a lack of air. Crazy the difference. You forgot to mention the 2nd hand JT market puts them into the high price bracket lol.
Love these product comparison/suggestion videos. Gives me ideas of entry level stuff I can suggest to new players. Also food for thought for when I'm ready to drop money on an upgrade. Thanks! 👍
i'm still using my 8+yr old Empire Helix. it's solid and has a thermal lense for only like $40-50. i plan on upgrading to a CRBN Carbon Zero before next season gets ripping
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife yea, saving mine as a spare. Just got a super hot deal and was able to snag a CRBN Zero Pro (blood) from lonewolf for $130, which is insane considering that the case and spare lense come out to about $60 total on their own. Now we wait for delivery like a kid waiting for Santa
I’ve worn the Zero pretty much since it was released, I haven’t really noticed anything different for any other mask. While flexible I don’t think they are flexible enough to make it hurt or anything.
@SuperBubba360 I have a team mate that uses the Crbn, he took a mean shot to the lip. Might have just been bad timing though, he was yelling when he got hit.
In describing how ventilation ports are important you forgot to add aural feedback when yelling to teammates. I find that to be number one on the list. The Proflex is the most breathable of any mask on the market. It AMAZES me why there isn't more ventilation on high-end masks, other than the Carbon. Having a lightweight mask feels more comfortable, too.
Unpopular opinion - the proflex is extremely overrated. It has no modern features, mouth shots suck , ear shots suck , lens changes are a pain , can't change foam and coverage isn't that great. So many better options out there
part of the reason why i like them is because they resemble airsoft and ski googles. Some people prefer old school looks rather than sci fi newer masks. You see a proflex and know immediately its for extreme sports.
I'm still rocking the JT Spectras/ProFlex, they are my favorite. Whatever the formulation of the foam they use, it never irritates my skin. I have had issues with other brands doing that, never with the JT Spectra/Proflex's.
Ive never had a problem with my Dye I5 and I play in humid and hot Florida weather. Never fogged on me once. I have used lots of masks but the one I will always choose over everything else is my Dye mask. Buy once, cry once. You get what you pay for. It just fits my preferences.
i got an hk goggle strap pad for my carbon sld and its super comfortable! Dosent have the ratchet obviously but the extra pad on the back definitely helps!
the e-flex was an awesome mask. events lens with proflex bottom. loved those the grillz isn't bad either. wasn't excited when we got sponsored by GI and HAD to wear them, but it grew on me
7:11 I now wear surgical gloves to change lenses on my JT proflex, because otherwise it will be marked up with my fingerprints. It takes a lot of swearing to get that lens in with all the tabs clicked into place properly. I bought a JT proflex X and holy shit, it is night and day changing lenses vs the original proflex.
Im currently using a proflex and i love it its light, super breathable coming from dye i5 i just couldn't breathe in it because of my beard the flex sits off your face and when its comes to lens change its not a big deal because i never really change my lens unless im popping in a new one . I wish i would have tried on a proflex a long time ago instead of wasting money on the other masks
The proflex has gotten me all cut up a few times in the colder weather due to paintball shell shards getting through all that good ventilation. No more proflex for me. Dye i4 been good to me all around but might take a look at the carbon. Thanks for all the info bud.
I know my JT Prime is a single pane lens. I like how the DYE looks and the Virtue masks look they just c9me up short on my face and I like my chin and ears covered ! CRBN is a great mask the bottom is just real flexible and really expensive ! That's why I love my SLR it's a little stiffer on the bottom than the CRBN. And I got the mask and the hard case for less than the CRBN mask fantastic review Brad
just got my carbon sld in the mail today and i got an hk goggle strap pad for the back. it was a little tricky to get the pad on but damn is it comfortable!
The proflex also bends when your shouldering something with a stock that i like when useing a magfed gas though stock and you can fold it up to have a smoke lol
About the Carbon Zero Pro. I saw it comes with a clear lens. But the lens in the mask is that colour tinted ie if it's blue, you see blue ? Or is it like a pair of sunglasses??
For the best and i mean hands down best lenz cleaner i jave ever found is a foaming glass cleaner calls BON AMI. The oil residue thats usually left somewhat on them when field cleaning is complete gone with no scrubbing or multiple cleanings just initial clean then a quick spray and wipe and 100% squeaky clean. And for the spray can being 560g for well under $10 this stuff last a very long time. Try it out thank me later because everyone ive introduced this stuff to has never gone back to using anything else
Still use my old E vents I bought in 06. There’s a reason they still make lenses for it. Still my mask to this day over my almost as old i3. Other than colors, I don’t see much difference between then and now
Its fake. Its actually blue, made it red to look better for the thumbnail. Was way to much blue in the photo. Im hoping for a Profiler 2.0 in about a month....
Thanks for the video! Thinking I'm going to give the Zero Pro a try -- been playing with an i4. Question: You mentioned having a video inside your Zero mask. Got an install video? (Or is the video from 4 yrs ago still the best on this topic?) I planned to do the same... Thanks @PaintballRuinedMyLife
My EVS is still my favorite mask ever. Its so damn good, especially for glasses. The Empire Helix is okay, but the foam is really bad imo, especially compared to the Tippman Intrepid masks.
DYE SE 50$ thermal lens good vents good ear ports great mask overall for starters and intermediate users what i dont get as more you get into paintball the smaller your mask gets lol why is that ive been paintballing for 9 years i dont get the tiny masks some of these guys wear they cost 200 bucks and cover 1/3 of your face. your chins sticking out of them etc. you have to wear a bandana to not get forhead shots etc. why lol.
all good choices, though im suprised virtue didnt make the cut in mid or high end? also ive been using the proflex x for awhile now and its not the most comfortable but the fact that i can get my lense out quick is so worth it
Played paintball in the early 2000's and still like to randomly check up on the state of the game. Awesome to see the Proflex is still used that much, think my bright blue one is kicking around in a storage bin at a buddies house somewhere. Definition of if it ain't broke don't fix it.
i kno damn well ur buddy sold it
Bought a i4 and returned it after I tried the EVS on. Just feels more comfortable and less cramped.
Also looking like master chief is a W
They suck. Have you figured that out yet? Echo and breathability is poop. They also fog in the conditions that cause fog.
Thanks for the video! I've been wearing i4's for over a decade for the weight but have been looking at the Zero. It was nice to see the features more in depth.
Glad I could help!
Love the i4. I've never had a better mask
The Zero is, far and away, the best mask I've ever worn. I've been through i4s and i5s, Proflexes, Unites, and even a Sheridan Skull way back when. Only the Proflex is comparable in breathability. The rest don't even register on the same list.
Used to run an I5. Got told to try a JT and didn't look back. Wore it once after about a year after using the JT and thought I was dying from a lack of air. Crazy the difference. You forgot to mention the 2nd hand JT market puts them into the high price bracket lol.
Love these product comparison/suggestion videos. Gives me ideas of entry level stuff I can suggest to new players. Also food for thought for when I'm ready to drop money on an upgrade. Thanks! 👍
You got it!
i'm still using my 8+yr old Empire Helix. it's solid and has a thermal lense for only like $40-50. i plan on upgrading to a CRBN Carbon Zero before next season gets ripping
Still go mine too 👍. Mine needs lens, strap and foam...or just a new mask.
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife yea, saving mine as a spare. Just got a super hot deal and was able to snag a CRBN Zero Pro (blood) from lonewolf for $130, which is insane considering that the case and spare lense come out to about $60 total on their own.
Now we wait for delivery like a kid waiting for Santa
I currently have the I5, Push and the CRBN Zero Pro, and the CRBN is the best without a question!!
Hi, seeing how flimsy the CRBN is, have you ever got shot in jaw area? Did it block the paintball or did the mask hit you?
I’ve worn the Zero pretty much since it was released, I haven’t really noticed anything different for any other mask. While flexible I don’t think they are flexible enough to make it hurt or anything.
@SuperBubba360 I have a team mate that uses the Crbn, he took a mean shot to the lip. Might have just been bad timing though, he was yelling when he got hit.
In describing how ventilation ports are important you forgot to add aural feedback when yelling to teammates. I find that to be number one on the list. The Proflex is the most breathable of any mask on the market. It AMAZES me why there isn't more ventilation on high-end masks, other than the Carbon. Having a lightweight mask feels more comfortable, too.
Just learned what aural meant lol. Echo is something I never really notice, some masks are for sure worse.
Unpopular opinion - the proflex is extremely overrated. It has no modern features, mouth shots suck , ear shots suck , lens changes are a pain , can't change foam and coverage isn't that great. So many better options out there
Nostalgia and customization are the reason they stay popular. They do the job but there are better options though!
Boo this man!
Completely agree! Finally someone said it lol
With the pro flex you might as well not even be wearing a mask just googles because that’s exactly how it feels lol
part of the reason why i like them is because they resemble airsoft and ski googles. Some people prefer old school looks rather than sci fi newer masks. You see a proflex and know immediately its for extreme sports.
I'm still rocking the JT Spectras/ProFlex, they are my favorite. Whatever the formulation of the foam they use, it never irritates my skin. I have had issues with other brands doing that, never with the JT Spectra/Proflex's.
I love my proflex x these days. I used an original proflex back in the day and hated the replacement lenses
After trying a Proflex, i was hooked. I have the least fogging problems (glasses 😢)
I’ve got a big noggin. Fitted cap size 8. I5 is the most comfortable for me and visibility is amazing…such a personal choice though!
Ive never had a problem with my Dye I5 and I play in humid and hot Florida weather. Never fogged on me once.
I have used lots of masks but the one I will always choose over everything else is my Dye mask. Buy once, cry once. You get what you pay for.
It just fits my preferences.
Love my dye i5 mask, fits and feels great
For sure one of the most comfortable masks, I just cant breath in the thing.
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife@pastienp7494 has an asphyxiation kink
Crbn pro with a dye ratchet strap would be sick!
I swear I think about doing this every few weeks lol
i got an hk goggle strap pad for my carbon sld and its super comfortable! Dosent have the ratchet obviously but the extra pad on the back definitely helps!
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife Give it a try, and post the vid! Im to scared to ruin my i5s😂
the e-flex was an awesome mask. events lens with proflex bottom. loved those
the grillz isn't bad either. wasn't excited when we got sponsored by GI and HAD to wear them, but it grew on me
love for the proflex but not the proflex x? quick change lens and foam...
7:11 I now wear surgical gloves to change lenses on my JT proflex, because otherwise it will be marked up with my fingerprints. It takes a lot of swearing to get that lens in with all the tabs clicked into place properly. I bought a JT proflex X and holy shit, it is night and day changing lenses vs the original proflex.
Always hated the lens change on my flexs. My favorite mask was the VForce Profiler, which would be great if they brought back.
I hoping we see a Profiler 2.0 soon🤞
No love for the Empire EVS mask in that mid range category? Mine has held up like a tank and is very comfortable with glasses worn underneath.
They are the worst expensive mask by far. Terribe performance. If you disagree, you just haven't tried better.
Im currently using a proflex and i love it its light, super breathable coming from dye i5 i just couldn't breathe in it because of my beard the flex sits off your face and when its comes to lens change its not a big deal because i never really change my lens unless im popping in a new one . I wish i would have tried on a proflex a long time ago instead of wasting money on the other masks
Pro Flex Timeless.👌Good video.🇳🇱
The proflex has gotten me all cut up a few times in the colder weather due to paintball shell shards getting through all that good ventilation.
No more proflex for me.
Dye i4 been good to me all around but might take a look at the carbon.
Thanks for all the info bud.
I know my JT Prime is a single pane lens. I like how the DYE looks and the Virtue masks look they just c9me up short on my face and I like my chin and ears covered ! CRBN is a great mask the bottom is just real flexible and really expensive ! That's why I love my SLR it's a little stiffer on the bottom than the CRBN. And I got the mask and the hard case for less than the CRBN mask fantastic review Brad
You bet 👍. SLR is great, much much better than the KLR.
Love the Blackballed clip. Please do a review!
just got my carbon sld in the mail today and i got an hk goggle strap pad for the back. it was a little tricky to get the pad on but damn is it comfortable!
I’m doing it!
I have my JT Elite Prime yeah 2003 mask lmao. EMPIRE E-FLEX, & HK Army SLR so bad ass !
The proflex also bends when your shouldering something with a stock that i like when useing a magfed gas though stock and you can fold it up to have a smoke lol
Flex’s and grillz are my favorites
About the Carbon Zero Pro. I saw it comes with a clear lens. But the lens in the mask is that colour tinted ie if it's blue, you see blue ? Or is it like a pair of sunglasses??
Check this out, half way down there is a slider that lets you see the difference between the lenses. crbnpaintball.com/pages/c-spec-lens-guide
I saw that wave! 😂
Jake!
I miss my Raven mask. Flexible, single pane thermal color changing lens, sleek, ridiculously light, great FOV, quick change parts.
For the best and i mean hands down best lenz cleaner i jave ever found is a foaming glass cleaner calls BON AMI. The oil residue thats usually left somewhat on them when field cleaning is complete gone with no scrubbing or multiple cleanings just initial clean then a quick spray and wipe and 100% squeaky clean. And for the spray can being 560g for well under $10 this stuff last a very long time. Try it out thank me later because everyone ive introduced this stuff to has never gone back to using anything else
I just use the jt it works great
Still use my old E vents I bought in 06. There’s a reason they still make lenses for it. Still my mask to this day over my almost as old i3. Other than colors, I don’t see much difference between then and now
Yeah e-vent is still great, some of the newer masks are just a bit more breathable,
Can you show me how to add a chin strap because i need one of mine i have a proflex
This is probably the easiest way - undrindustries.com/magnetic-chin-strap/
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife thx cause i need one for mine because it always flies off my face when hit
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife can you pls make a video as a tutorial on how to pls
Gun, hopper and tank review for every budget?
Sounds like a good idea adding it to the list. 👍
does this work with outdoor airsoft?
Yeah they should all work, although some of them were gonna have larger holes that might not work well with airsoft.
I have the I5 from dye but I should probably have gotten the I4 to look more like a sweaty speedballer
Still have my Old School JT Proflex in storage.
I haven't played in years sold off all my non pump guns. Will never sell my my Red Ice proflex. But may need some new blue thermals.
I still use my JT Flex7 mask from.... many... years ago
I run empire evs, sad u didnt have it on there:(
They suck balls.
Whoa, what’s up with that red Grillz 2.0 😮
The profiler will always be my go to!
Its fake. Its actually blue, made it red to look better for the thumbnail. Was way to much blue in the photo. Im hoping for a Profiler 2.0 in about a month....
@@PaintballRuinedMyLifethat would be amazing, I’ve been waiting for the profiler update for a while!!! But yeah, The red 2.0 looks rad!
Is there any good mask i can cop with $60
I miss my original Dye Invision with the visor.
Proflex for life. Our team is sponsored by CRBN and I still prefer all my flex's
I'm still rocking my OG 02 JT FLEX ICE.
There ya go! Loved the ICE ProFlex
Thanks for the video! Thinking I'm going to give the Zero Pro a try -- been playing with an i4. Question: You mentioned having a video inside your Zero mask. Got an install video? (Or is the video from 4 yrs ago still the best on this topic?) I planned to do the same... Thanks @PaintballRuinedMyLife
i love my Flex8. i dont like getting hit in the head lol
Empire eventz have been my top #1.
Which Full face mask is the guy wearing?
9:20 avoiding paint in the mouth i think too
Very true, id argue breathing is more important though.
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife is a crucial impact for sure 🙌🏼 allows for better communication too which is always key
My EVS is still my favorite mask ever. Its so damn good, especially for glasses. The Empire Helix is okay, but the foam is really bad imo, especially compared to the Tippman Intrepid masks.
Best mask is whatever fits your face best. no matter new or used. I will never give up my e flex.
Made the mistake of trying on my buddies Push Unite and now I’ll never go back lol
is that a red grill 2.0? 🥸
Yeah...its really blue, changed it for the thumbnail. 😄
So happy to have ordered the top pick before seeing this video. Lol
The worst part about paintball is the prices of everything. Proflex have been a round for so long yet still like 90 bucks just for the black one
Shit. Two years ago it was $65 lol
flex forever. best goggle. not super expensive. lens change is not a huge deal
That 2006 style, Certified G
Good video
Proflex, the Underoos of paintball.
DYE SE 50$ thermal lens good vents good ear ports great mask overall for starters and intermediate users
what i dont get as more you get into paintball the smaller your mask gets lol why is that ive been paintballing for 9 years i dont get the tiny masks some of these guys wear they cost 200 bucks and cover 1/3 of your face. your chins sticking out of them etc. you have to wear a bandana to not get forhead shots etc. why lol.
all good choices, though im suprised virtue didnt make the cut in mid or high end? also ive been using the proflex x for awhile now and its not the most comfortable but the fact that i can get my lense out quick is so worth it
The Virtue mask are great, I just cant breath in them nearly as easy as the ProFlex or Zero and nothing matter to me more.
@@PaintballRuinedMyLife I agree they don't breath as well but are a lot more comfortable I think and breath decent
JT Proflex forever!!
JT Flex. Period.
Flex or nothing. Put on any mask that is plastic on the bottom and it echos horribly
Bunkerkings CMD is superior to all
Don’t listen to him !
Sly PROFIT or GTFO