The best way to store paintballs is with a little knowledge and old-fashioned common sense. The shell of a paintball is made with glycerin and gelatin. This means that the shell is brittle because there is very little water. Both the glycerin and gelatin will dissolve in water very easily. Keep in mind, that if you are storing your paintballs in a humid environment, they will be damaged. Extreme hot and cold temperatures also have a damaging effect on the life of a paintball. A good temperature range to find is between 59 to 86F, and 40 to 50% relative humidity. An excellent rule of thumb is to store the paintballs in a plastic bag.

This all means that the best time of year to play paintball is in the spring and fall. These are both times of the year when the humidity is lowest. If you are playing in the winter, remember to expose you paintballs to the warmth in the car. The coldness of winter can cause the paintballs to become brittle fast. So remember, if the outside temperature is making you shiver, the cartons, loaders, hopper, and barrels should be exposed to heat. There is no better place than the car to provide the needed warmth on such short notice.

Adverse weather conditions can of course cause a warping in paintballs. If this happens, always make sure that the bad batch is discarded. Paintball is a lot of fun, and the best way to ensure fun and safety is to follow all of the rules and tips that make the game a great sport.

Now get out there and play!