I reckon my Impulse is quicker than an Ion... I-Frame and upped board.Ive had an Impy with loads of upgrades and i hate ions even though i have one but you would be better with the ion as you can up grade easy and the gun is lighter and faster. But try both if you can befor you buy as you may like one over the other.
They aint that good either when you compare what you can get on the 2nd hand market these days for such scandelous prices.i'm suggesting that the new guys in my uni buy ions. simply because there are crap loads of upgrades out there, and even though people might not like them because they are plastic, they are a more than capable marker for tourney use.
ion's ain't that bad!