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Tank: n. The tank or bottle holds the propellant gas used to fire the paintball from the marker. Tanks may hold carbon dioxide (CO2), compressed air (sometimes called nitrogen, nitro, high-pressure air, or HPA), or more recently propane. All tanks have maximum pressure ratings, typically measured in PSI. Tanks come in a variety of sizes. CO2 tanks are sized based on the maximum volume of liquid CO2 they are intended to carry. HPA tanks are sized by the total volume of the tank. CO2 tanks vary in size from disposable 12 gram capsules up to 40ounce bottles. HPA tanks are available in many sizes and are generally rated in cubic inches (ci) as well as the pressure they are capable of holding. All tanks require periodic hydrodynamic testing, as required by law, as a safety precaution.

Tape: n. (slang) The sideline or boundary of the paintball field. This term is commonly used in relation to the extreme right or extreme left of the field. Players can more easily defend themselves from a position against the tape because they have only three out of four sides to defend themselves against since no one can pass beyond the tape. Sometimes players will "Run the tape" which is to run a path along the tape line, or along the outer boundary of the field. This is usually done in an attempt to flank an opponent or create an ambush.

Tapeline: The boundary of a playing field.

Thread saver: n. A protective cap, usually plastic, placed on the tip of a propellant tank or other threaded device to prevent damage to the screw threads, which are essential to holding the tank in place.

Timmy: n. (slang) A slang term for the Bob Long Intimidator line of markers.

Tippy: n. (slang) A slang term for any marker manufactured by Tippmann Pneumatics.

Titanium: n. An elemental metal. Titanium alloys are used in the manufacture of some paintball accessories such as bolts, valves, and regulators. Titanium is notable for its strength, relative lightness, and resistance to corrosion. It is denser than aluminum but much stronger for a given weight. In pure form it is so hard that it is brittle and it is thus usually found alloyed with other metals.

Tricked: A paintgun that has been modified.

Trigger: n. The mechanism used for firing the paintball gun, often similar to the trigger of a real firearm.

Trigger Frame: n. A separate part to which the trigger and its mechanism are mounted, usually in the form of a trigger guard and handgrip. Not all paintguns have a separate trigger frame and instead mount the trigger and trigger mechanism directly to the receiver.

Tourney: n. Also “tourny.” A slang term for tournament.

Tournament: n. A formal paintball competition, usually with prizes for the winners. Also usually sponsored by paintball manufacturers or other groups, and sanctioned by a paintball league or other governing body.

Tunnel Vision: When a player looks in only one direction, ignoring all other angles.