Paintball Thick Fill: Viscosity, Performance, and Applications
A guide to paintball thick fill covering what it is (higher PEG-to-water ratio, typically 40:60 vs standard 60:40), the science of fill viscosity (standard fill 50-100 cP vs thick fill 150-300 cP vs heavy fill 300-500 cP), a comparison with standard fill across five dimensions (weight difference 0.5-1.0g, mark visibility, drying time, cleanability, trajectory drop of 4-6 inches at 100 feet), four user segments (tournament players, referees, media, private label brands), and manufacturing considerations (fill mixing temperature control, nozzle calibration, sealing adjustments, QC testing).