Gear for the Competitive Speedsofter

Speedsoft is a fast-pumping adrenaline game style most often played in indoor arenas. It’s competitive in nature and requires quick reflexes to dodge enemy fire and movement in tight quarters. Due to the close proximity of engagement while playing, players often add an extra layer of protection to prevent bodily damage. In this article, we will explore different types of gear and equipment you should consider if you decide to suit up and play speedsoft.

The first piece of gear we recommend buying is a full-face mask to protect your entire face. BBs will be flying from all different directions. The last thing you want to have happen is a chipped tooth or have a BB get stuck in your face. The Dye i4 and i5 full-faced masks are popular with the speedsoft community for its ultralight weight, improved venting system, and sound processing to communicate with teammates clearer. The Dye i4 and i5 full-faced masks and lenses are offered in various color schemes to give you the options of personal customization.

The next piece of protective gear we recommend would be tactical gloves with padding. Having good gloves can help dampen the impact on your fingers while being shot at. It’s not a very pleasant feeling when you get hit right on the fingertips during a match. The G&G Mechanix M-PACT Gloves are the perfect fit for speedsoft. The gloves were a joint design collaboration with G&G Armament and Mechanix with the speedsoft community in mind.

The G&G Mechanix M-PACT gloves stand out from the competition for its features. First, the gloves are designed with Mechanix patented thermoplastic rubber (TPR) material for added protection across fingers, knuckles, and wrist. The index finger area is TPR-free to increase trigger dexterity. Additionally, the palm is padded with double stitching and is impact resistant. The gloves are equipped with a hook and loop closure for a secure fit. Lastly, the gloves are machine washable to get any excess odor and sweat out after a long day of playing airsoft.

G&G Mechanix M-PACT Gloves

The next gear we recommend for speedsoft is buying the LayLax BATTLESTYLE Bite Magazine. The BATTLESTYLE Bite Magazine is a quick magazine holder that gives a competitive edge by allowing for quicker and easier magazine draw. It’s constructed out of a high-graded polymer with superior retention to prevent a magazine from accidentally falling out while sprinting. The unique design offers a simple screw in clips for a battle belt or MOLLE webbing. The BATTLESTYLE Bite Magazine is offered in Woodland, Tiger – Ranger Green, Multi-cam Black and Multi-cam color pattern.

LayLax BATTLESTYLE Bite Mag (Woodland)

The last gear we recommend is the LayLax Tactical Knee Pads. Although each arena is built differently for competitive speedsoft, walls will vary in different shapes and sizes to give players different protective cover to shoot behind. The LayLax Tactical Knee pads are great for when you need to sprint and slide to the next wall for cover to flank the enemy. The tactical knee pads have a quick detach hook look for ease-of wear and removal. They’re double padded to protect your knees from friction and impact. In addition, the grip padding and silicone-rubber banding ensures superior mobility.

LayLax Tactical Knee Pads

At the end of the day, you need to pick out the gear that makes sense to you and is comfortable to wear while playing speedsoft. There are no right or wrong gear for speedsoft and the gear we recommend are what we see through the entire US at indoor arenas. Keep in mind, speedsoft may not be for everyone and we encourage you slowly try out to see if the new game style is right for you. When you feel confident the new game style is suitable for your preference, you can start purchasing the recommended gear in this article and gain the competitive advantage the next time you play speedsoft.