EDIT/UPDATE 11/17, rating changed from 4 to 5 stars:
MP: TF still hasn't finished the big woodsball field, although I'm updating my review to 5 stars because the field finally got all new air bunkers. This makes them able to run three fields at a time. The new bunkers are a much-needed upgrade from the old bunkers which would often be deflated. I thank the field for investing in these. It made all the difference.
Recently though, my friends and I have had problems where the refs won't call a game for 20+ mins sometimes. Instead, they will run private group games while other people sit around. They should try a system where they run games in 10 min intervals, announcing them beforehand so people are ready to go, or do a split deck system. Regardless, MP: TF is still my favorite field that I've played at in 3 states. Good referring, good prices, and great bunkers. Go and support the best field in the Valley.
Original review:
Full disclosure, I've been playing paintball for some 16 years. I love and have played (and currently play) various styles of games/types such as rec play, scenario, speedball, woodsball, big games, etc., etc., whatever, whatever. After visiting MP The Field a few times over the last couple years since their initial opening, I can say that the field and experience seems to have vastly improved, though that is not to say that it was bad originally.
First, the basics. It'll cost around $15 for entry if you don't rent gear. "Lower grade" paint (Heat) will cost you $11.99 a bag, but firing it through my Proto yielded no breaks and relatively impressive accuracy and few bounces. There are three fields to play on, although we went on a Sunday and they did not set up the bigger speedball field. Two fields are airball/speedball and the other is a concept field with barrels and large box containers. Top chrono speed is 290.
The thing I was most impressed with and where I saw the most improvement was in the reffing and their polite nature. Multiple times during the day they walked around asking how everyone was doing and if there was anything we needed. They have two refs per game, each one on a different side of the field. They are quick to check hits and are thorough and fair. If you go, expect to play with a mix of people from 12-year-old first timers to die hard speedball/competitive players; this is part of the fun, each game is different and challenging. Parents, don't worry about your kids being outmatched by better players, the refs strive to balance the teams and make sure that all new players don't end up facing all experienced players.
With that being said, I would recommend going on a Saturday when all three fields are set up (Sunday's sometimes have less players so they don't set up both airball fields). Despite this, I had a great time on a Sunday even with just the two fields. There were plenty of people, even in the heat. Besides that, the only other two complaints I have is that their attack and defend/scenario field (which, when finished, will be the biggest field available) was estimated to be built around two years ago or so, and it appears little progress has been made. BUT, they said they are going to finish it soon after installing misters in the staging area, so good for them; I look forward to it. Once they do, I will change my review to five stars because of fair reffing, good prices, hospitable atmosphere, and field choice. And finally, some bunkers on the airball fields can sometimes be low on air, but that really isn't that big of a deal.
And don't forget, the owners of the field (Tom and Debbie) also own the Maximum Paintball store on Blackstone just south of Shaw and have for what must be almost 20 years or so (if not more). Support them not only because they really are the only game in town, but because they are a true local business and exceptionally kind people. read more