Your paintball mask is the most important part of your protective gear because they protect your eyes from getting hit with a paintball or paint splatter.  Other than your marker, paintball goggles are a mandatory part of your equipment collection – they’re what makes the game safe for all ages.  Without protection for other body parts, however, getting hit with a paintball can be too intense for youngsters.  This is why many paintballers also use helmets, gloves, elbow and knee pads, chest and groin protectors.  These accessories ‘take the sting out’ of paintball and allow for a much more enjoyable game.