Maximum Paintball

Have much respect for Tom and all Maximum Paintball does. without them speedball would probably be non existent in Fresno County. Only thing that irritates me is when the good airball field isn’t set up as it is the only field I enjoy playing on.

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.

Great day of fun for the whole family. Friendly staff, fields are a good size, equipment is reasonable (I’m not a pro), shaded areas, feel good atmosphere, nice park, tons of fun, and refs are on it as much as they can be. Enjoyed our visit and will be back for sure. Great to have things like this to do in Fresno.

First of let me start with the good:
1. Price is not bad if you buy on groupon
2. The area is not far out of town
3. Nice shaded area
The cons:
1. Playing 20 on 20 on a five man field with one reff!!!
2. Reff’s suck, they just stand around out side the field instead of running two fields
3. Last time i went one field was closed…
4. Deflated peaces of speed ball field, i will attach picture proof
5. Reff’s are scared to check you
6. Owner never once went to look at the condition of the fields, i guess he does not care.
7. Only one kind of paint…
8. Very rude reffs

First time paintballing here or ever. I had to use a rental mask while I got luck that my friends provided everything else. The mask sucks and it fogs up. So I got hammered on some games just for that little thing. I wish they can provide better rentals but that is something I know might cost an arm and a legs for for businesses. I recommend everyone to at least get your own mask. They have 3 fields and I think field one was by far the best field and only field I prefer to play on. They had fiels 1 and 3 set but field 2 was not set. I wonder if they are recreating it.

Maximum the field is a great, if not the greatest place to play in the valley. It has something for every type of player. It’s great for your first time or if you are a tournament Baller. It has 3 fields that are well taken care of with full grass layouts. A 4^th scenario field is in the works. It’s very well priced and has plenty of parking and shaded areas. Best of all the staff and the owner Thom are all very professional and run a great field. If you are looking to play paintball, look no further then Maximum the field.

The worst paintball field I have ever been to. Rude, unorganized and idiotic staff. The area smells of waste and the fields aren’t kept up at all. Blackbeard’s is years beyond this place and that’s just sad.