Guides & Resources

Airsoft BB guides, tools, and resources

Learn how to choose the right 6mm BBs for CQB, field, DMR, rental fleets, and more. Start with the basics, then dive into specific platform and field guides.

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Core resources for BB decisions

Four quick pages that cover the fundamentals: BB basics, power systems, technology, and a guided choice tool.

Getting started with BBs

New to airsoft? Learn common BB mistakes, how weights work, and what makes a safe, reliable BB for your first AEG or pistol.

Read Getting Started

BB Finder

Answer three questions about environment, platform, and play style. We'll suggest a starting line and weight for your setup.

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Power systems explained

Understand how AEG, HPA, GBB, and DMR platforms move air and why that changes the best BB weight and polish for each.

Learn Power Systems

Technology & tolerances

Go deeper on how Black Hole™ BBs are engineered — from triple-polish finishing to tight diameter tolerances and bio blends.

Explore Technology
Guides

Deep-dive BB guides

More specific, long-form guides for common decisions field owners and players wrestle with.

Best BB weights for 1.0–1.5J CQB rifles

A practical guide to choosing BB weights for AEG and HPA rifles in 1.0–1.5J (approx. 328–400 FPS on 0.20g), with real field examples and recommended starting points.

Read CQB weight guide

How to choose BBs for rental fleets

Built for field owners and arenas: balance cost per shot, reliability, and player experience when you buy BBs by the case for rentals and party packages.

Read rental fleet guide