Hi Vaping Underground members, In this review I take a look at the Tauren Max RDA from Thunderhead Creations. The Tauren Max RDA was supplied for the purpose of this review by Klaus from Thunderhead Creations.
Tauren MAX RDA - Powered by Thunderhead Creations
Introduction
Thunderhead Creations are best known for their atomisers (with the Tauren series being the most popular), mechanical and semi-mechanical devices and bridge that gap being mainstream with reasonable pricing while having a higher end build quality. Here I take a look at the Tauren Max RDA which is 25mm in diameter and has a Ceramic postless deck with a dual Ceramic clamp design for a dual coil set-up. The RDA has a 3D honeycomb airflow system which can be adjusted by turning the sleeve!
Like with previous Tauren RDA's from Thunderhead Creations it comes packaged in a Stainless Steel Canister with base doubling up as a threaded atomiser stand, the Tauren Max RDA really is immaculately presented. Let's give it a good look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1* Tauren Max RDA
1* Metal Case
1* BF Pin
1* Spare M4 Hex Screw
2* Spare M4 Slot Screw
1* Star Socket Screw Wrench
1* Allen Key
1* Slot Screwdriver
2* 3 Core Fused Clapton Coil
1* Coil Leg Trim Tool
Spare O-rings
1* User Manual
1* QC Card
1* Warranty Card
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Aesthetics
The Tauren Max RDA came in the usual canister with base that doubles up as an atomiser stand that previous Tauren RDA's have come packaged in, the can along with a bag of accessories and tools are placed into a pouch with a tag giving the name of the product and colour version. I received the Brass Black version, the options are SS, Black, Gunmetal, Silver Black, Brass and Brass Black, all versions come with a honeycomb Goon style fitting 810 up top.
The drip tip has a Black band around it's base with "THUNDERHEAD CREATIONS" printed, for those that don't like printed branding I can't see this bothering you as the band is very narrow and the printed writing is tiny. The outer Brass sleeve on the Brass Black version I received has a thick Black textured coating which is carved through to show brass detail in regards surround bands, writing and the Tauren logo! The sleeve steps to the mentioned drip tip and central on the front of the sleeve we have the large Tauren logo in Brass, around the bottom of the sleeve we have three Brass bands broken up directly underneath the logo by the word "MAX" also in Brass. Either side on the sleeve we have a slot for airflow then moving to the base we have etched branding, safety stamps and serial number. The Tauren Max comes with a standard Gold plated 510 pin installed but a BF pin is also included, the pin protrudes nicely so no issues using with a mechanical device. The metal on the RDA is thick making it reassuringly weighty and the machining is so clean, very impressed with the build quality.
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Tauren Max RDA Specs and Features:
Size: 25x31mm
Material: SS / Brass
Capacity: 2ml
Fill Type: Top/BF pin
Airflow: 3D Honeycomb
Drip Tip: 810
Deck: Dual Coil
Dual ceramic clamp system
Creative ceramic postless build deck
Triple sides with 26pcs air holes
Airflow control with locking system
Unique metal tube package design (Unique to Thunderhead creation RDA's)
Colours: SS, Black, Gunmetal, Silver Black, Brass, Brass Black
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What You Receive?
You Receive the Tauren Max RDA with pre-installed standard pin and as mentioned previously it's packaged within a Stainless Steel Canister with base doubling up as an atomiser stand, it's worth pointing out when unscrewing or screwing the Max back onto the stand that the threading to both is silky smooth!
As well as all the usual paperwork you receive a screwdriver, Coil Leg Trim Tool and accessories bag. In the accessories bag we get spare O-rings, screws, Allen key, Star Socket Screw Wrench and BF 510 pin. You will also receive a pair of Tri-core Fused Claptons which once again from Thunderhead Creations are of high quality! The specs for the coils are Ni80 26ga*3 + 38ga 3.0ID 0.25ohm (per coil). Really very happy with what is included, if some cotton had been thrown in with spare clamps and springs then I would give full marks!
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It's Various Parts
Up top we have a 510 honeycomb design drip tip (so you can fit your own) followed by the sleeve with dual airflow slots. Then comes the base section with Ceramic Deck and side airflow walls. Finally we have the choice of pins, it comes pre-installed with a standard pin but a BF pin is included in the accessories bag!
The Ceramic plate does have a central torx screw which can be undone with the supplied wrench which allows the whole deck to be stripped down but unlike with the Artemis where you get spare springs and clamp you don't get spares with the Tauren Max RDA so I didn't risk stripping it down for the review as I can guarantee I would of dropped a vital screw or spring never to be found again!
Just to mention for those that like the transparent look there is a glass sleeve available as a separate purchase!
Review Continued Below:
Tauren MAX RDA - Powered by Thunderhead Creations
Introduction
Thunderhead Creations are best known for their atomisers (with the Tauren series being the most popular), mechanical and semi-mechanical devices and bridge that gap being mainstream with reasonable pricing while having a higher end build quality. Here I take a look at the Tauren Max RDA which is 25mm in diameter and has a Ceramic postless deck with a dual Ceramic clamp design for a dual coil set-up. The RDA has a 3D honeycomb airflow system which can be adjusted by turning the sleeve!
Like with previous Tauren RDA's from Thunderhead Creations it comes packaged in a Stainless Steel Canister with base doubling up as a threaded atomiser stand, the Tauren Max RDA really is immaculately presented. Let's give it a good look!
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In The Box
Contents:
1* Tauren Max RDA
1* Metal Case
1* BF Pin
1* Spare M4 Hex Screw
2* Spare M4 Slot Screw
1* Star Socket Screw Wrench
1* Allen Key
1* Slot Screwdriver
2* 3 Core Fused Clapton Coil
1* Coil Leg Trim Tool
Spare O-rings
1* User Manual
1* QC Card
1* Warranty Card
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Aesthetics
The Tauren Max RDA came in the usual canister with base that doubles up as an atomiser stand that previous Tauren RDA's have come packaged in, the can along with a bag of accessories and tools are placed into a pouch with a tag giving the name of the product and colour version. I received the Brass Black version, the options are SS, Black, Gunmetal, Silver Black, Brass and Brass Black, all versions come with a honeycomb Goon style fitting 810 up top.
The drip tip has a Black band around it's base with "THUNDERHEAD CREATIONS" printed, for those that don't like printed branding I can't see this bothering you as the band is very narrow and the printed writing is tiny. The outer Brass sleeve on the Brass Black version I received has a thick Black textured coating which is carved through to show brass detail in regards surround bands, writing and the Tauren logo! The sleeve steps to the mentioned drip tip and central on the front of the sleeve we have the large Tauren logo in Brass, around the bottom of the sleeve we have three Brass bands broken up directly underneath the logo by the word "MAX" also in Brass. Either side on the sleeve we have a slot for airflow then moving to the base we have etched branding, safety stamps and serial number. The Tauren Max comes with a standard Gold plated 510 pin installed but a BF pin is also included, the pin protrudes nicely so no issues using with a mechanical device. The metal on the RDA is thick making it reassuringly weighty and the machining is so clean, very impressed with the build quality.
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Tauren Max RDA Specs and Features:
Size: 25x31mm
Material: SS / Brass
Capacity: 2ml
Fill Type: Top/BF pin
Airflow: 3D Honeycomb
Drip Tip: 810
Deck: Dual Coil
Dual ceramic clamp system
Creative ceramic postless build deck
Triple sides with 26pcs air holes
Airflow control with locking system
Unique metal tube package design (Unique to Thunderhead creation RDA's)
Colours: SS, Black, Gunmetal, Silver Black, Brass, Brass Black
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What You Receive?
You Receive the Tauren Max RDA with pre-installed standard pin and as mentioned previously it's packaged within a Stainless Steel Canister with base doubling up as an atomiser stand, it's worth pointing out when unscrewing or screwing the Max back onto the stand that the threading to both is silky smooth!
As well as all the usual paperwork you receive a screwdriver, Coil Leg Trim Tool and accessories bag. In the accessories bag we get spare O-rings, screws, Allen key, Star Socket Screw Wrench and BF 510 pin. You will also receive a pair of Tri-core Fused Claptons which once again from Thunderhead Creations are of high quality! The specs for the coils are Ni80 26ga*3 + 38ga 3.0ID 0.25ohm (per coil). Really very happy with what is included, if some cotton had been thrown in with spare clamps and springs then I would give full marks!
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It's Various Parts
Up top we have a 510 honeycomb design drip tip (so you can fit your own) followed by the sleeve with dual airflow slots. Then comes the base section with Ceramic Deck and side airflow walls. Finally we have the choice of pins, it comes pre-installed with a standard pin but a BF pin is included in the accessories bag!
The Ceramic plate does have a central torx screw which can be undone with the supplied wrench which allows the whole deck to be stripped down but unlike with the Artemis where you get spare springs and clamp you don't get spares with the Tauren Max RDA so I didn't risk stripping it down for the review as I can guarantee I would of dropped a vital screw or spring never to be found again!
Just to mention for those that like the transparent look there is a glass sleeve available as a separate purchase!
Review Continued Below: