New Player Looking For Advice Getting Into a Mid-Tier Setup

Hello Paintballers,

I am looking to get into paintballing as I enjoyed it as a kid and now a buddy of mine has convinced me to get into it for real. I’ve been researching some good beginner yet mid-tier options (if that makes sense) for me to purchase. From what I’ve read, it seems certain people love a specific product, but then the next comment below it is calling it junk. I understand people have their own preferences/bias, but it’s made it a bit challenging to determine whether a product is a good buy or not. My budget is around ~$750. For a marker I’ve been considering the Dye Ryze CZR + or an Empire Axe 2.0. For a mask, I’ve had my eye on the Dye I5 or the Crbn Zero Pro. I am also hoping for some good suggestions for hoppers/tanks/clothing. Any feedback or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!