RT question

[angelicplague]

If I install the RT system on my gun will I have to upgrade the cyclone feed paddles to get proper performance without any kind of ball break?

[DeadBox_337]

nope, you don't HAVE to...its just a upgrade to do when you've run out of stuff to upgrade....it's debated that the paddels dont make that big a difference.

[angelicplague]

Cool, thanks a ton.

[DeadBox_337]

NP, welcome to the OG. Another one you'll cherish is: Washer first, then O ring, Tombstone holds them in. You'll see if you haven't already

Here's some green for being new.

[Nodent]

It is recommended that you upgrade the gear system under the paddles.

RT puts allot of stress on the factory plastic one.

TechT Vortex works GREAT for me.

[KRA SHARPSHOOTER]

Upgrading the paddles isn't neccesary unless you're having frequent ball breaks. The Ratchet should be upgraded if you're getting a R/T. With the increased rate of fire, your plastic ratchet will wear down pretty quick. The TechT Vortex Ratchet will definitely stop any problems that a plastic ratchet would cause before they should become a major problem.

[HeDsHoTz]

If you're going RT, i'd definately replace the stock ratchet for a metal ratchet. They seem to know when you're having the time of your life, and then they decide to break. Put the metal one in and you'll never have to worry about it again.

I'd replaced mine before i'd even got it out onto the field for the first time. TechT works for me.

[JohnBlazeNY]

For me I needed the paddles due to where I play. Skirmish has a reputation for breaking balls in the winter. They actually tell their players not to use an A-5/ flatline in the winter due to the ball breaks. I thought the problem was with the flatline but it was in the hopper.

Changed the paddles and haven't got a ball break yet. Tech T ones.
I put some left over paint in the freezer and went out on a 30 degree night. I was good to go.

That's just my 2 cents.

[Scared of Mammals]

Originally Posted by angelicplague

If I install the RT system on my gun will I have to upgrade the cyclone feed paddles to get proper performance without any kind of ball break?

no. I've put tens of thousands of rounds (at least 20+ cases) through my stock Cyclone on R/t and have never had a cyclone feed break.
(but then again I was using marbalizers exclusively - they are like .68 rocks.)

[Dead Box Chewie]

I upgraded my cyclone internals a few months ago. I have been running an R/T for years, and converted to Super R/T the same time I did the cyclone.

I didn't HAVE to upgrade, I just did to make sure that I wouldn't have any issues down the road. It is something that I would seriously recommend looking in to, but not mandatory.