Gen 2 vs gen 3 rotor

[XEirGR]

Hi guys, just been looking around for a rotor and I've seen stuff posted up about different generations of hoppers? Am I right in thinking gen 3 is the latest? What's the difference between that and gen 2 and is it a major difference? Eg... What is actually improved?
Cheers

 

[Aaron111]

Yes the gen3 is the latest version of the rotor, I think the main difference is the sharkfin

 

[XEirGR]

What's that? And can you upgrade a gen2 to a gen 3?

 

[Aaron111]

It's inside the hopper to help dislodge a paintball when there is a jam (prevents jams) I'll have a look if you can buy it separate

 

[Aaron111]

Yes you can upgrade by buying this piece http://www.fatbobspaintball.co.uk/Paintball_Hoppers_and_Pots-Dye_Paintball_Hoppers-Dye_Paintball_Hopper_Accessories/c10_245_515/p2534/Dye_Rotor_Centre/product_info.html

 

[XEirGR]

Ah right ok... So does that actually make a difference? Cos obviously you can use the sharkfin on the bottom of the rotor which spins the turning arm backwards which is supposed to dislodge any jams you get anyway...
And thanks it's actually a pretty cheap investment!

 

[Aaron111]

I think it's worth getting, it's like a ramp it helps push balls away from the spinner to help give it time to dislodge or get rid off double stacked balls, just helps the overall performance

 

[XEirGR]

Ah right ok, I'll look at whether its worth buying a gen 2 rotor then just upgrade it for £9! Cos gen 3 rotors are going for like 70-80+ so I'll see how much a gen 2 goes for... Or should I just pay out for the gen 3 and save myself some hassle?

 

[Aaron111]

Go for gen3 there won't be much price difference if any tbf

 

[Aaron111]

Hope that's helped