I am definitely not a speed softer. I'm in the 50+ range and was drug into this by my boys, kicking and screaming all the way. I have to say that I love it and am grateful to them for dragging me into it. For you other "old guys" out there, give it a chance. It is a great thing to share with your kids. We do a lot of local game play along with some MilSims. This includes intense, 40 hours MilSimWest (MSW) events, Third Coast Airsoft (TCA) events, and American Milsim (AMS) events, where I do a pretty good job of keeping up with all the 20-30 year olds. Give it a shot, you may find you really enjoy it.