Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review I take a look at the Pro and Lite versions of the Elite MTL RTA from Thunderhead Creations. Both versions of the Elite MTL RTA were supplied for the purpose of this review by Klaus from Thunderhead Creations.
Elite MTL RTA(Pro) - Powered by Thunderhead Creations
Elite MTL RTA(Lite) - Powered by Thunderhead Creations
Introduction
Thunderhead Creations seem to continuously release quality products with most of their popular products carrying the Tauren name. They are best known for their DL atomizers and mechanical devices but here we have a follow up to their Tauren MTL RTA. The Elite MTL RTA is a Tauren family member even if not referred to by it's full name (Tauren Elite MTL RTA) in it's marketing and uses the same Tauren logo and really is an upgraded version of the Tauren MTL RTA!
Coming in Pro and Lite versions the Elite has the same build deck as the Tauren MTL RTA but now with replaceable airflow inserts and markers added to the well received innovative 360 degree stepless precise airflow control surround! Coming in 4 colour options in the Lite version and 5 in the Pro version and with all the accessories not included with the Lite available as separate purchases, let's take a closer look!
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In The Box
Contents:
Pro Version:
1 x RTA Top Metal Sleeve Narrow PC Tube
1 x Metal Cannister with atomiser stand base
1 x Airflow Inserts Set
1 x 510 Long Drip Tip
1 x Straight Glass
1 x Hex Screw
3 x Slot Screws
1 x 1.5 Allen Key
1 x 2.0 Allen Key
2 x MTL Fused Clapton Coils
1 x O x rings
1 x Manual
1 x QC Card
1 x Warranty Card
Lite Version:
1 x RTA 2ml Straight Glass
1 x Zipper Case
1 x Straight Glass
1 x Slot Screwdriver
1 x Hex Screw
3 x Slot Screws
1 x 1.5 Allen Key
1 x 2.0 Allen Key
2 x MTL Fused Clapton Coils
1 x Spare O-rings
1 x User Manual
1 x QC Card
1 x Warranty Card
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Aesthetics
The Lite version comes in a zipped carry case and has a full glass tube making the Tauren logo on the chamber fully visible rather than having the metal sleeve with narrow frosted PC tube of the pro version, the lite comes in Stainless steel, Gunmetal, Gold or Black.
The Pro version comes in the usual Tauren Stainless Steel cannister with the base doubling as an atomiser stand but in this case we have an extra large cannister allowing for the extra airflow inserts to be displayed around the atomiser, the Pro version comes in Stainless steel, Gunmetal, Gold, Black or Silver Black.
The outer sleeve is two parts having the Stainless Steel top section with carved Tauren logo and lower narrow frosted tube below. The top cap has aggressive fine knurling for good grip and then steps to a heat sink design which is purely aesthetic as the fins are not cut far enough into the metal to have any physical effect but it does give a quite distinctive look. If fitting the longer drip tip that has a base section with the same heat sink fin design which gives the design an extra step.
The base has a wide airflow control ring which has a short but wide single slot, the AFC has a distinctive look with aggressive fine knurling to the outer sections of the design. looking at the bottom of the base we have etched branding and safety stamps, the Gold plated 510 protrudes nicely!
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Elite MTL RTA Specs and Features:
Weight: 50g (1.76oz)
Diameter: 22mm (0.87 inch)
Height: 49mm (1.93 inch)
Material: Stainless Steel
Capacity: 2ml (4ml with available Bubble Glass)
Deck: Single Coil
Fill Type: Top
Airflow: MTL / RDL
Long Drip Tip Included
Optimized Curved Inner Airflow Path
Knurling Design
Luxury Packaging Design
360 degree Innovative Stepless Airflow Control
Micro Honeycomb Airflow System
8 Various of Airflow Options
Two Post Simple Build Deck
Thread: 510
Pro Colour Options: Stainless steel, Gunmetal, Gold, Black, Silver Black
Lite Colour Options: Stainless steel, Gunmetal, Gold, Black
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The Differences:
Apart from different packaging the RTA is the exact same Elite 22mm in diameter and 49mm in height atomiser with both kits with the only difference being the Pro version comes with a metal upper sleeve and narrow frosted PC tube while the Lite version comes with a 2ml straight glass giving a more transparent look, both versions come with a spare 2ml straight glass.
You also do not receive the extra 7 inserts with the Lite version or the long drip tip but both are available as separate purchases along with the metal sleeves with PC tube so you can essentially get the Lite version first if you prefer and then buy the other accessories which are included with the Pro, being able to buy the different colour metal sleeves separately will also allow for customisation whichever version you buy!
Not included with either the Pro or Lite but available as a separate purchase there is also a bubble glass which will take the capacity to 4ml!
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What You Receive?
I have explained what you don't receive with the Lite version so what do you get with the Pro version? As well as the usual paperwork you receive all spare screws and O-rings and 2 different sized Allen keys. You also receive a long 510 drip tip with base section that has the same fake heat sink design as the top of the RTA and spare 2ml Straight Glass.
The extra airflow inserts come neatly arranged around the base of the can which is also an atomiser stand, we also get two fused clapton with full specs which are Ni80 30ga*2+38ga / 0.25mm*2+0.1mm 2.5ID 0.6ohm.
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It's Various Parts!
Up top we have a pre-installed 510 Delrin drip tip that can be replaced with the included longer drip tip which has a base section with the same design as the top of the RTA, you can of course use any other 510 drip tip if you prefer!
I prefer bayonet fitting top-caps as threaded can take a good few turns to remove but here we have a short threaded top-cap which is just 3 full turns to remove or secure, the smoothness of the threading just oozes quality! Once off we have deep sitting large fill ports, absolutely no issues at all. The fill plate is attached to the chimney and chamber section and the outer sleeve can be pulled free where it is secured and sealed via an O-ring. The outer sleeve has a top metal section and a lower frosted narrow PC tube which again is secured and sealed via an O-ring so can be separated from the metal top section, you can fit the included straight glass tube if you prefer or even the available bubble glass which increases the capacity to 4ml. Removing the base section again shows off the superb threading and also reveals a very clean looking raised GTA style build deck with pre-installed showerhead bottom airflow insert!
Review Continued Below:
Elite MTL RTA(Pro) - Powered by Thunderhead Creations
Elite MTL RTA(Lite) - Powered by Thunderhead Creations
Introduction
Thunderhead Creations seem to continuously release quality products with most of their popular products carrying the Tauren name. They are best known for their DL atomizers and mechanical devices but here we have a follow up to their Tauren MTL RTA. The Elite MTL RTA is a Tauren family member even if not referred to by it's full name (Tauren Elite MTL RTA) in it's marketing and uses the same Tauren logo and really is an upgraded version of the Tauren MTL RTA!
Coming in Pro and Lite versions the Elite has the same build deck as the Tauren MTL RTA but now with replaceable airflow inserts and markers added to the well received innovative 360 degree stepless precise airflow control surround! Coming in 4 colour options in the Lite version and 5 in the Pro version and with all the accessories not included with the Lite available as separate purchases, let's take a closer look!
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In The Box
Contents:
Pro Version:
1 x RTA Top Metal Sleeve Narrow PC Tube
1 x Metal Cannister with atomiser stand base
1 x Airflow Inserts Set
1 x 510 Long Drip Tip
1 x Straight Glass
1 x Hex Screw
3 x Slot Screws
1 x 1.5 Allen Key
1 x 2.0 Allen Key
2 x MTL Fused Clapton Coils
1 x O x rings
1 x Manual
1 x QC Card
1 x Warranty Card
Lite Version:
1 x RTA 2ml Straight Glass
1 x Zipper Case
1 x Straight Glass
1 x Slot Screwdriver
1 x Hex Screw
3 x Slot Screws
1 x 1.5 Allen Key
1 x 2.0 Allen Key
2 x MTL Fused Clapton Coils
1 x Spare O-rings
1 x User Manual
1 x QC Card
1 x Warranty Card
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Aesthetics
The Lite version comes in a zipped carry case and has a full glass tube making the Tauren logo on the chamber fully visible rather than having the metal sleeve with narrow frosted PC tube of the pro version, the lite comes in Stainless steel, Gunmetal, Gold or Black.
The Pro version comes in the usual Tauren Stainless Steel cannister with the base doubling as an atomiser stand but in this case we have an extra large cannister allowing for the extra airflow inserts to be displayed around the atomiser, the Pro version comes in Stainless steel, Gunmetal, Gold, Black or Silver Black.
The outer sleeve is two parts having the Stainless Steel top section with carved Tauren logo and lower narrow frosted tube below. The top cap has aggressive fine knurling for good grip and then steps to a heat sink design which is purely aesthetic as the fins are not cut far enough into the metal to have any physical effect but it does give a quite distinctive look. If fitting the longer drip tip that has a base section with the same heat sink fin design which gives the design an extra step.
The base has a wide airflow control ring which has a short but wide single slot, the AFC has a distinctive look with aggressive fine knurling to the outer sections of the design. looking at the bottom of the base we have etched branding and safety stamps, the Gold plated 510 protrudes nicely!
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Elite MTL RTA Specs and Features:
Weight: 50g (1.76oz)
Diameter: 22mm (0.87 inch)
Height: 49mm (1.93 inch)
Material: Stainless Steel
Capacity: 2ml (4ml with available Bubble Glass)
Deck: Single Coil
Fill Type: Top
Airflow: MTL / RDL
Long Drip Tip Included
Optimized Curved Inner Airflow Path
Knurling Design
Luxury Packaging Design
360 degree Innovative Stepless Airflow Control
Micro Honeycomb Airflow System
8 Various of Airflow Options
Two Post Simple Build Deck
Thread: 510
Pro Colour Options: Stainless steel, Gunmetal, Gold, Black, Silver Black
Lite Colour Options: Stainless steel, Gunmetal, Gold, Black
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The Differences:
Apart from different packaging the RTA is the exact same Elite 22mm in diameter and 49mm in height atomiser with both kits with the only difference being the Pro version comes with a metal upper sleeve and narrow frosted PC tube while the Lite version comes with a 2ml straight glass giving a more transparent look, both versions come with a spare 2ml straight glass.
You also do not receive the extra 7 inserts with the Lite version or the long drip tip but both are available as separate purchases along with the metal sleeves with PC tube so you can essentially get the Lite version first if you prefer and then buy the other accessories which are included with the Pro, being able to buy the different colour metal sleeves separately will also allow for customisation whichever version you buy!
Not included with either the Pro or Lite but available as a separate purchase there is also a bubble glass which will take the capacity to 4ml!
_________________________________________________________________________
What You Receive?
I have explained what you don't receive with the Lite version so what do you get with the Pro version? As well as the usual paperwork you receive all spare screws and O-rings and 2 different sized Allen keys. You also receive a long 510 drip tip with base section that has the same fake heat sink design as the top of the RTA and spare 2ml Straight Glass.
The extra airflow inserts come neatly arranged around the base of the can which is also an atomiser stand, we also get two fused clapton with full specs which are Ni80 30ga*2+38ga / 0.25mm*2+0.1mm 2.5ID 0.6ohm.
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It's Various Parts!
Up top we have a pre-installed 510 Delrin drip tip that can be replaced with the included longer drip tip which has a base section with the same design as the top of the RTA, you can of course use any other 510 drip tip if you prefer!
I prefer bayonet fitting top-caps as threaded can take a good few turns to remove but here we have a short threaded top-cap which is just 3 full turns to remove or secure, the smoothness of the threading just oozes quality! Once off we have deep sitting large fill ports, absolutely no issues at all. The fill plate is attached to the chimney and chamber section and the outer sleeve can be pulled free where it is secured and sealed via an O-ring. The outer sleeve has a top metal section and a lower frosted narrow PC tube which again is secured and sealed via an O-ring so can be separated from the metal top section, you can fit the included straight glass tube if you prefer or even the available bubble glass which increases the capacity to 4ml. Removing the base section again shows off the superb threading and also reveals a very clean looking raised GTA style build deck with pre-installed showerhead bottom airflow insert!
Review Continued Below:
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