I'm absolutely torn between two mods.... help!!

DeathMeowtal · Jul 26, 2014

Okay guys, so I'm incredibly undecided and I need some help. There are two mods I'm looking between which are the panzer and the stingray. It could potentially be four mods, I guess, because I'm also not sure whether to go for the 18650 or the 26650.

I have the atty I'm going to use, though. It's a CLT infinite RDA with a .2 ohm coil build.

picture: http://puu.sh/aswpo/5f66869f0a.jpg

What do you guys think?

UncleRJ · Jul 26, 2014

Have you looked at the Stingray X yet?

DeathMeowtal · Jul 26, 2014

UncleRJ said:
Have you looked at the Stingray X yet?

I have not!
Looking at it now its pretty nice, whats the difference though?

tick22 · Jul 26, 2014

Like the Stingray with the magnetic switch. Not liking the stingray X. guady looking.

pdxvapes · Jul 26, 2014

I'll get behind the Stingray, or even the Stingray X! I really like Stingrays, they just function so smooth in comparison to the number of other mods I've tried. Unfortunately, I've never handled a Panzer, so I can't give you a definitive opinion on which is a better choice.
Hope you go with the Stingray though, sleek and short, super responsive and so simple!

DeathMeowtal said:
I have not!
Looking at it now its pretty nice, whats the difference though?

Oh and the difference between the Stingray and the Stingray X, is that the Stingray X comes with a hybrid adapter for direct atomizer to battery contact.

CJ · Jul 26, 2014

I like neither, but the Stingray is the better of the two.

jae · Jul 26, 2014

A friend is getting a Stingray X clone from ebay. I can't remember who the maker is but i'd seen their name before IIRC. Looks fantastic.

pdxvapes · Jul 26, 2014

I've got one coming from FT, the second one that was listed (apparently 1:1), hoping it's going to be as rad as I believe it to be!

MushroomCloud · Jul 30, 2014

check out the copper penny mod the 1.1 clone I have 19 mods and I swear it hits the hardest

chris damron · Jul 31, 2014

I have the SXK (manufacturer for infinite) version stingray X and I can speak of it's quality. The machining is top notch and it hits hard, noticeably more with the hybrid adapter. It's extremely small as well, easily my smallest 18650 mech mod that I own. The redesigned button is basically flawless to me. Zero crunch and no misfires.

If you're into copper, look up the akuma and the Pegasus. Both are hard hitters for sure. I'd go as far as to say the Pegasus is my hardest hitting mech that I own.

jae · Jul 31, 2014

@Nikkita6 also got one and loves hers as well.

Nikkita6 · Jul 31, 2014

jeremy said:
@Nikkita6 also got one and loves hers as well.

Hey Jeremy darling!

.. I sure do love my Stingray X, looks gorgeous, and hits great! Really enjoying it in hybrid mode, and I can't wait to set her up with the Ivogo Mephisto that I just received for review. I see some more vapeporn in my future

Kpang · Aug 1, 2014

I Had a authentic Black Hawk Panzer it was ok but it had some flaws. The threads need to have the coating brushed off to hit harder. The stingray x would probably be my choice though. They look so much nicer and feel better.

PirateB · Aug 1, 2014

My brass stingray clone is great, minus the switch, its terribly crunchy IMO--its tolerable though for <$30

Just ordered a stingray x clone, from what I've read the redesigned button is much better--again for <$30 I can probably look past it if not.

Alan Woltemath · Aug 1, 2014

i will also put the vote on the stingray x. I have the sxk model and it is by far the best mod i have used and i have a ton of them. Definitely treat yourself to a stingray x

Crocky · Aug 1, 2014

Love the stingrayX. Got mine here, ships from their USA warehouse. Top notch and the same size as my 4 nine.
http://focalecig.com/Product/SXK-Stingray-X-Clone-14031
Other vendors also carries them, But I can only speak for the one I received as far as manufacturer. Smooth button, stands without having to use the locking ring and hits hard.

PirateB · Aug 2, 2014

Crocky said:
Love the stingrayX. Got mine here, ships from their USA warehouse. Top notch and the same size as my 4 nine.
http://focalecig.com/Product/SXK-Stingray-X-Clone-14031
Other vendors also carries them, But I can only speak for the one I received as far as manufacturer. Smooth button, stands without having to use the locking ring and hits hard.

I ordered the same one, got it today--48 hours after ordering! Anyway, great quality, smooth threads, ridiculously small in 18350 mode even without the hybrid connector. New button design is a major improvement over the old stingray IMO. Overall very happy. If I had to complain about _something_ I would only wish for 3 battery tubes rather than extensions. I'll probably buy another

BUDKISS · Aug 2, 2014

I really want an infinity CLT. How do you like it?

Joe Corrao · Aug 4, 2014

DeathMeowtal said:
Okay guys, so I'm incredibly undecided and I need some help. There are two mods I'm looking between which are the panzer and the stingray. It could potentially be four mods, I guess, because I'm also not sure whether to go for the 18650 or the 26650.

I have the atty I'm going to use, though. It's a CLT infinite RDA with a .2 ohm coil build.

picture: http://puu.sh/aswpo/5f66869f0a.jpg

What do you guys think?

Get the hcigar stingray x from vaperoyalty. It hits super hard in regular or hybrid mode.

twisted_transistor · Aug 4, 2014

I dig both. The stingrays hit harder but I prefer the look and feel of the panzer. I'd love to get my hands on one of those copper panzers that twisted420 reviewed

Joe Corrao · Aug 4, 2014

Vivid smoke. Cheap ones at FT.

chris.ardito.3 · Aug 4, 2014

What is the difference between a 1.1 clone and regular clone.

pdxvapes · Aug 4, 2014

All this praise for the Stingray X, boy oh boy am I happy that's what I bought myself for staying tobacco free for 6 months!
It's also made it stateside as of yesterday, so I should have it soon='3

chris damron · Aug 5, 2014

twisted_transistor said:
I dig both. The stingrays hit harder but I prefer the look and feel of the panzer. I'd love to get my hands on one of those copper panzers that twisted420 reviewed

I had one of those copper panzers for a few weeks and it was super nice. I'm just not really into the look of the panzer like I used to be, ended up trading it off. It hit incredibly hard and had a great weight and feel in the hand. Just a little too bulky for my liking. If for some reason you decide not to go with the stingray x I still strongly recommend the akuma or the pegasus. Just picked up another akuma today actually.

Nikkita6 · Aug 5, 2014

chris.ardito.3 said:
What is the difference between a 1.1 clone and regular clone.

Aesthetics .. from what I have gathered the other Stingray X clones are good performers too, its just that SXK did a better job at replicating the stainless steel wrapped copper tubes, and the milled logo and detailing. The other clones are a bit rough looking in that area, but they are otherwise the same.

ebok · Aug 5, 2014

Nikkita6 said:
Aesthetics .. from what I have gathered the other Stingray X clones are good performers too, its just that SXK did a better job at replicating the stainless steel wrapped copper tubes, and the milled logo and detailing. The other clones are a bit rough looking in that area, but they are otherwise the same.

Agreed here, I have an HCigar stingray x and the engravings don't appear to be as smooth as the SXK one from the pictures that I've seen. Still hits like a champ though.

Joe Corrao · Aug 5, 2014

chris damron said:
I had one of those copper panzers for a few weeks and it was super nice. I'm just not really into the look of the panzer like I used to be, ended up trading it off. It hit incredibly hard and had a great weight and feel in the hand. Just a little too bulky for my liking. If for some reason you decide not to go with the stingray x I still strongly recommend the akuma or the pegasus. Just picked up another akuma today actually. View attachment 3142

That's looks sick

Jonothon Forsgren · Aug 6, 2014

I didn't like the stingray, I had both black and ss. Both of them had an extremely crunch button that immediately turned me off. As for the panzer, go SS.
Hit much better. My black one overheated and collapsed the spring.

chris damron · Aug 6, 2014

Jonothon Forsgren said:
I didn't like the stingray, I had both black and ss. Both of them had an extremely crunch button that immediately turned me off. As for the panzer, go SS.
Hit much better. My black one overheated and collapsed the spring.

That's the one thing I despised with the old stingrays. But the new button on the stingray x is a totally different design and works flawlessly. It's identical to a nemesis switch with the ring magnet upgrade. And we all know how smooth that is ;]

pdxvapes · Aug 8, 2014

Identical outside of the lower profile! Stingray X switch takes a good number of millimeters off of your overall length;

Now I may be mistaken, but does the ring magnet upgrade change the button construction of the Nemesis, or does it simply fit where the spring was?

Galaxyrider · Aug 8, 2014

chris damron said:
I had one of those copper panzers for a few weeks and it was super nice. I'm just not really into the look of the panzer like I used to be, ended up trading it off. It hit incredibly hard and had a great weight and feel in the hand. Just a little too bulky for my liking. If for some reason you decide not to go with the stingray x I still strongly recommend the akuma or the pegasus. Just picked up another akuma today actually. View attachment 3142

What is that beast in the picture?? I'd really like to know what atty that is too.. WOW!! I really like copper, I guess Brass would be a second choice, SS getting last place. I like the Panzer, Ive been told its a very hard hitter, and that goes a long way in my book. My wife id gonna kill me, and I'll end up atty poor.. hahaha

Galaxyrider · Aug 8, 2014

Id like to thank you all for your time and suggestions, my next choice will probably be my everyday, go to rig.. So, it has to be way past just "GOOD".
While I'm waiting on that very special piece to be inducted into my collection... I'll sit here with my Lavatube, and growl at that damned M-16. It's in 5 parts now.. and dangerously close to the edge of the desk.. just above the trash can..

twisted_transistor · Aug 9, 2014

Galaxyrider said:
What is that beast in the picture?? I'd really like to know what atty that is too.. WOW!! I really like copper, I guess Brass would be a second choice, SS getting last place. I like the Panzer, Ive been told its a very hard hitter, and that goes a long way in my book. My wife id gonna kill me, and I'll end up atty poor.. hahaha

Looks like a mephisto to me. With those huge post holes and extreme air flow it's my go to cloud chasing Atty.

Saddletramp1200 · Aug 9, 2014

chris damron said:
That's the one thing I despised with the old stingrays. But the new button on the stingray x is a totally different design and works flawlessly. It's identical to a nemesis switch with the ring magnet upgrade. And we all know how smooth that is ;]

I have the brass Stingray. I took the spring out & put magnets in it. It's built like a tank & hits like a mule. I got the "panzer" by MCV in the Philippines & I am damned surprised. Paid 18.40 for it, 2.92 shipping. Waited over a month to get it. It's damn sure worth it. I would not even blink to pay 50.00 for it. Wish I would have got two. Sale Mod. I don't trust China, but I like their Vaping gear.

Galaxyrider · Aug 10, 2014

Saddletramp1200 said:
I have the brass Stingray. I took the spring out & put magnets in it. It's built like a tank & hits like a mule. I got the "panzer" by MCV in the Philippines & I am damned surprised. Paid 18.40 for it, 2.92 shipping. Waited over a month to get it. It's damn sure worth it. I would not even blink to pay 50.00 for it. Wish I would have got two. Sale Mod. I don't trust China, but I like their Vaping gear.

I'm with you on the trust thing brother.. but as far as vaping gear, I had to make myself a promise after a bad experience with buying a M-16.. HCigar, Infinet, or better, even if I have to buy used.. hahaha. No more bull sh*t mods or gear for me. I have a KFL from HCigar, now, and Im sure Ill end up with 3-4 more. I have a Lavatube V1(gift) Trident (gift)and a Nimbus(gift) as well. As soon as the budget will allow, Im getting a Infinite Red Copper Stingray.. A decent deal at $45.do you remember the SKU# for that Panzer? I know FT handles good as well as not so good.. hahaha.

Galaxyrider · Aug 23, 2014

DeathMeowtal said:
Okay guys, so I'm incredibly undecided and I need some help. There are two mods I'm looking between which are the panzer and the stingray. It could potentially be four mods, I guess, because I'm also not sure whether to go for the 18650 or the 26650.

I have the atty I'm going to use, though. It's a CLT infinite RDA with a .2 ohm coil build.

picture: http://puu.sh/aswpo/5f66869f0a.jpg

What do you guys think?

I was having the EXACT same quandary.. My answer turned out to be the DNA 30 clone by Cloupor, I'll get the stingray and panzer later. IMHO, both are very sweet pieces if they come from a good mfgr. (Infinite, HCigar, or Tobeco)
The DNA 30 should be here Tuesday.

DeathMeowtal · Aug 24, 2014

UPDATE! I've had the panzer for almost a week now and I LOVE it! CLT Infinite Atty at a .16ohm build it's incredible

Galaxyrider · Aug 26, 2014

DNA 30 arrived on Monday.. If you're looking for a good clone box mod, this is it!
http://www.fluidvapes.com/mods/dna-30-watt-box-mod-by-cloupor

I'm absolutely torn between two mods.... help!!

Will write reviews for Beer!

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