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Iwata Eclipse HP-CS vs Paasche Talon TG-3F

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Iwata Eclipse HP-CS is cheaper at $174. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS or Paasche Talon TG-3F?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Iwata Eclipse HP-CS is the cheaper at $174.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Iwata Eclipse HP-CS Paasche Talon TG-3F
US price $174 $183
BrandIwataPaasche
Released
Nozzle diameter (mm) 0.35 0.38
Action type dual-action dual-action
Feed type gravity gravity
Mix type
Cup capacity (ml) 9 11.8
Recommended psi range 20-75
Air inlet thread (in)
Needle nozzle interchangeable Yes Yes
Included nozzle sets 3
Weight grams

Sources — Iwata Eclipse HP-CS: amainhobbies.com (verified 2026-07-13). Paasche Talon TG-3F: dixieart.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Iwata Eclipse HP-CS and Paasche Talon TG-3F?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Nozzle diameter (mm): Iwata Eclipse HP-CS 0.35 vs Paasche Talon TG-3F 0.38
  • Cup capacity (ml): Iwata Eclipse HP-CS 9 vs Paasche Talon TG-3F 11.8

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