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Saw this on the Vapouround Magazine website:

Article link : https://www.vapouround.co.uk/top-5-single-coil-rdas/

Interesting to see the Haku Venna in the number 1 spot. @Christos - don't you have one of those?
How does it compare for you to the others you have?

Top 5 Single Coil RDAs


Benedict jones
4th April 2020



Although dual coil setups are seen as the standard for RDAs, smaller single coil atomisers are still a very popular option. Not only does a single coil mean less battery drain, it also means far less e-liquid consumption. Since the deck and atomiser itself can also be much more compact, in many cases flavour production can be on par with, or even exceed the capabilities of a larger dual coil atomiser. The only thing single coilers fall short on objectively is vapour output, which to many is no bad thing. Today, we’re covering five of our favourite single coil RDAs. There should be something here to suit all budgets and airflow preferences.


5. Wotofo Recurve:

RRP: £20-25

Mikevapes and Wotofo teamed up for this RDA at the start of 2018 but it’s still a great option. It has a fairly open draw for a single coiler, with a half pipe deck and honeycomb airflow. The postless design makes building a breeze, even for newcomers. The lack of well depth does mean that this RDA is primarily suited to squonking, though this is how many single coil RDAs are intended to be used anyway. A great option for those coming from subohm tanks.

WOTOFO-RECURVE.jpg


4. Psyclone Mods Citadel:

RRP: £75

Psyclone Mods have built their brand on single coil RDAs and the Citadel is their most refined offering. It has a semi-restricted draw when wide open, with a simple top-down screw deck. The addition of an Ultem insert is supposed to intensify flavour, though in our experience it mostly reduces spitback from the coil. Flavour output is excellent from this one and it squonks like a dream. The Citadel is a little more pricey than mainstream RDAs but the build quality and aftercare is worth the asking price in our view.

PSYCLONE-CITADEL.jpg



3. Coilart Dpro Mini:

RRP: £20-25

Another 2018 release that still does the business. The Dpro Mini is a super slammed 22mm RDA, with a postless deck and very restrictive direct lung draw when wide open. The combination of tiny chamber and precise airflow result in fantastic flavour production, though these same attributes also mean that the atomiser is not suited to especially large builds, such as Aliens. The affordable price make this our top pick for flavour purists who are on a budget.

COILART-DPRO-MINI.jpeg


2. 5A’s Basic 1.1 Ti:

RRP: £80

5A’s are a Filipino manufacturer who are well known in the high end community, though that’s perhaps the extent of their recognition. The Basic 1.1 Ti is the apex of their original Basic design. It has a super simple top down screw deck, extremely reduced chamber and unique airflow design, which comes in from the top and then travels down an internal channel to hit the side of the coil. The result is top tier flavour in a tiny RDA that is pretty much leak proof. At $100 RRP, it’s not the cheapest RDA out there but it’s a great choice for those who are willing to spend the extra cash.

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1. Haku Engineering Venna:

RRP: £80

Anyone who’s remotely interested in flavour chasing should know about the Venna by now. Australian modders Haku Engineering are another company that specialises in single coil atomisers and in our view, the Venna is their best work. Like others on this list, the Venna features a super slammed design, with a confined internal chamber. It has a similar top down screw deck, too, which makes building straightforward.

What sets the Venna apart from other atomisers in its class is the airflow design. Two inlets on each side of the atomiser angle down towards the coil, resulting in precise jets of air being fired underneath and on the side of the coil, when built correctly. The result is an extremely smooth, quiet draw that delivers top tier flavour. With just a touch more air than the Dpro Mini, this is another one for those who enjoy a very restricted direct lung draw.

HAKU-VENNA.png
 
Must say, out of that line up the Venna is a banging little atty. great flavor, easy to build on and not badly priced.
 
Must say, out of that line up the Venna is a banging little atty. great flavor, easy to build on and not badly priced.

Thanks @RayDeny
I wonder how restricted it is compared to the Hadaly wide open?
Hadaly is quite restricted
 
For me :
Hadaly
Flave 22
Flave 22 evo
Skyfall
Nudge 22 (very under rated atty)
 
For me :
Hadaly
Flave 22
Flave 22 evo
Skyfall
Nudge 22 (very under rated atty)

Thanks @M.Adhir
Are any of those MTL capable? I.e. quite tight?
Or all restricted lung focused?
 
I saw @Ryangriffon advertising that he is looking for a Cthulhu 1928
Googled it and it looks very interesting as a MTL RDA
 
Thanks @M.Adhir
Are any of those MTL capable? I.e. quite tight?
Or all restricted lung focused?

Skyfall if you use the smallest airflow disks.
Flave evo if you turn the airflow down from 2 holes open to 1.

Rest are all variable between DL and restricted DL for me.
Hadaly can be made quite restrictive with the right build and driptip. And airflow down to 1 slot as well.

Flave is airy so DL for sure.

Nudge 22 is fairly similar to the hadaly in terms of draw.
 
Skyfall if you use the smallest airflow disks.
Flave evo if you turn the airflow down from 2 holes open to 1.

Rest are all variable between DL and restricted DL for me.
Hadaly can be made quite restrictive with the right build and driptip. And airflow down to 1 slot as well.

Flave is airy so DL for sure.

Nudge 22 is fairly similar to the hadaly in terms of draw.

Wow, thanks @M.Adhir
What valuable insights!!
 
Saw this on the Vapouround Magazine website:

Article link : https://www.vapouround.co.uk/top-5-single-coil-rdas/

Interesting to see the Haku Venna in the number 1 spot. @Christos - don't you have one of those?
How does it compare for you to the others you have?

Top 5 Single Coil RDAs


Benedict jones
4th April 2020



Although dual coil setups are seen as the standard for RDAs, smaller single coil atomisers are still a very popular option. Not only does a single coil mean less battery drain, it also means far less e-liquid consumption. Since the deck and atomiser itself can also be much more compact, in many cases flavour production can be on par with, or even exceed the capabilities of a larger dual coil atomiser. The only thing single coilers fall short on objectively is vapour output, which to many is no bad thing. Today, we’re covering five of our favourite single coil RDAs. There should be something here to suit all budgets and airflow preferences.


5. Wotofo Recurve:

RRP: £20-25

Mikevapes and Wotofo teamed up for this RDA at the start of 2018 but it’s still a great option. It has a fairly open draw for a single coiler, with a half pipe deck and honeycomb airflow. The postless design makes building a breeze, even for newcomers. The lack of well depth does mean that this RDA is primarily suited to squonking, though this is how many single coil RDAs are intended to be used anyway. A great option for those coming from subohm tanks.

WOTOFO-RECURVE.jpg


4. Psyclone Mods Citadel:

RRP: £75

Psyclone Mods have built their brand on single coil RDAs and the Citadel is their most refined offering. It has a semi-restricted draw when wide open, with a simple top-down screw deck. The addition of an Ultem insert is supposed to intensify flavour, though in our experience it mostly reduces spitback from the coil. Flavour output is excellent from this one and it squonks like a dream. The Citadel is a little more pricey than mainstream RDAs but the build quality and aftercare is worth the asking price in our view.

PSYCLONE-CITADEL.jpg



3. Coilart Dpro Mini:

RRP: £20-25

Another 2018 release that still does the business. The Dpro Mini is a super slammed 22mm RDA, with a postless deck and very restrictive direct lung draw when wide open. The combination of tiny chamber and precise airflow result in fantastic flavour production, though these same attributes also mean that the atomiser is not suited to especially large builds, such as Aliens. The affordable price make this our top pick for flavour purists who are on a budget.

COILART-DPRO-MINI.jpeg


2. 5A’s Basic 1.1 Ti:

RRP: £80

5A’s are a Filipino manufacturer who are well known in the high end community, though that’s perhaps the extent of their recognition. The Basic 1.1 Ti is the apex of their original Basic design. It has a super simple top down screw deck, extremely reduced chamber and unique airflow design, which comes in from the top and then travels down an internal channel to hit the side of the coil. The result is top tier flavour in a tiny RDA that is pretty much leak proof. At $100 RRP, it’s not the cheapest RDA out there but it’s a great choice for those who are willing to spend the extra cash.

TOP-5-SINGLE-COIL-RDAS-1024x1024.jpg


1. Haku Engineering Venna:

RRP: £80

Anyone who’s remotely interested in flavour chasing should know about the Venna by now. Australian modders Haku Engineering are another company that specialises in single coil atomisers and in our view, the Venna is their best work. Like others on this list, the Venna features a super slammed design, with a confined internal chamber. It has a similar top down screw deck, too, which makes building straightforward.

What sets the Venna apart from other atomisers in its class is the airflow design. Two inlets on each side of the atomiser angle down towards the coil, resulting in precise jets of air being fired underneath and on the side of the coil, when built correctly. The result is an extremely smooth, quiet draw that delivers top tier flavour. With just a touch more air than the Dpro Mini, this is another one for those who enjoy a very restricted direct lung draw.

HAKU-VENNA.png
I had the haku phenom but the air holes were so big it leaked on me a few times and it went. Same thing with the flave titanium 22.

I must say though that I’ve stopped looking for atties since I have the same 3 or 4 in rotation that I have not been able to match with anything new.
Narda, narca, hydro and skyfall.
 
I had the haku phenom but the air holes were so big it leaked on me a few times and it went. Same thing with the flave titanium 22.

I must say though that I’ve stopped looking for atties since I have the same 3 or 4 in rotation that I have not been able to match with anything new.
Narda, narca, hydro and skyfall.

Thanks @Christos
That Skyfall has been on my list for quite a while
I can afford it - but I guess I have held back because I feel irresponsible getting it. Given the current situation, especially so.

One day
 
Thanks @Christos
That Skyfall has been on my list for quite a while
I can afford it - but I guess I have held back because I feel irresponsible getting it. Given the current situation, especially so.

One day
I have the MTL inserts for the skyfall. Been meaning to try it out and report back one day...
 
I have the MTL inserts for the skyfall. Been meaning to try it out and report back one day...

I’m nervous of your report back
Probably going to give me major fomo
I can feel the fomo meter ticking up at the moment anyway
 
I have the Skyfall and Haku Venna in my current rotation. Personally I rate the Venna above the Skyfall. The Venna has been my best single coil RDA out of all I owned.

Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk
 
Old thread revival:

I’m looking for a new 22mm single coil rda.

what’s everyone favourite at the moment?
 
For me it has to be the Citadel and Recurve with the 22mm top cap. It's also the only two I have kept up to date. I own one Citadel and a few Recurves. The Recurve doesn't look bad at all with the 22mm top cap, and if the beauty ring can fit, it looks even more snazzy
 
For me it has to be the Citadel and Recurve with the 22mm top cap. It's also the only two I have kept up to date. I own one Citadel and a few Recurves. The Recurve doesn't look bad at all with the 22mm top cap, and if the beauty ring can fit, it looks even more snazzy
I’ve been eyeing the recurve. I think that’s where I’m aiming based on budget and just cause it looks like it’ll be loads of flavour as well.

where did you get the top caps from?
 
Hadaly, Entheon, Skyfall then Recurve the Haku venna and citadel had too much of a tight draw for me
 
I’ve been eyeing the recurve. I think that’s where I’m aiming based on budget and just cause it looks like it’ll be loads of flavour as well.

where did you get the top caps from?

Now you have me.... It was back in 2018, and I can barely remember what I had for dinner. I think it was from Sir Vape if I'm not mistaken. I'm sure someone will put up a hand in the classifieds if you ask. If I had more than one I'd gladly have sponsored you one.

Let me know if you'd be interested in a clone O-atty. I'll just have to check exactly what model it is, or someone here will have to verify. I know there was like an O-atty X or something as well. I got it with my Molly V2 as a bundle, but having also gotten an original Citadel I've never really tinkered with it. I'll see if I can drag it out of a box and post some pics so the more knowledgeable guys can chime in on what exactly it is. If you're interested and willing to cover postnet to postnet costs it's yours free of charge.
 
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