El Bridos 5.95 emphasize that joints hop-ups are crucial for maximizing the range and accuracy of an airsoft replica by imparting backspin on BBs, and while performance relies on the entire hop-up setup, including the nub and barrel, most aftermarket options offer improvements over stock ones. These aftermarket joints generally fall into three categories: standard/bucking joints, fancy patch joints, and Airops type patch joints. For optimized performance, several hop-up setups are recommended, tailored for lighter or heavier BBs, with the Begadi combo suggested for overall effectiveness, though physical limitations still apply, and further assistance can be found on their Discord server.