At The Vape Mall, we offer every piece of vaping
hardware and accessory that you could possibly ask for, including a wide array
of drip tips. Besides the drip tips that we sell
independently of atomizers, we also carry a massive supply of tanks, pod
cartridges and other atomizers that come with their own drip tips.
When you’re switching either your atomizer or your
drip tip specifically, there is a bit of an adjustment period. You may notice that when you pull a cloud of
vapor into your mouth, something just feels, well, different.
What are the Different Kinds of Drip Tips?
First, let’s cover the ways in which drip tips can
differ from one another, since each variation can alter how you experience your
vapes.
Shape and Size
There are different drip tip sizes. With drip tips that are compatible with
sub-ohm tanks, there are two standard sizes: 510 and 810. 510 drip tips are long and skinny, and are
more associated with MTL vaping, as this shape and design offers stronger
flavor that’s easier to suck into the mouth before breathing it into the lungs. 810 drip tips, known as wide bore drip tips,
are far more common, since sub-ohm tanks are usually compatible with higher
wattage levels at which the vaper operates their device. This higher wattage range is conducive to
direct-lung (DL) vaping, in which the vapor is sucked straight into the
lungs. The wider, shorter style of an
810 drip tip helps facilitate this process and offer fluffier clouds.
Material
Secondly, drip tips vary in material. The most common drip tip materials are metal
(titanium or Stainless steel), resin and acrylic, all of which can handle the
constant flow of warm vapor easily.
There are also wooden drip tips, ceramic drip tips and other materials
that are not as popular.
Pod Drip Tips vs Tank Drip Tips
Drip tips refer more to the removable, replaceable
mouthpieces used with sub-ohm vape tanks.
Pods that are sold with pod mod systems have mouthpieces also, and while
they’re not technically drip tips, you may find yourself confused as some
people do refer to them as such. The
mouthpieces that come with pods tend to be tapered, to better condense the
vapor being drawn out of such a low-wattage device.
However, some of the newer pod systems use more
traditional tank styles that do come with drip tips – essentially the same drip
tips that you’d find with any sub-ohm tank.
But, because the mods operate at lower wattage levels, a 510 drip tip is
more likely to be found on a pod tank, since pod systems are typically meant
for MTL vaping rather than DL vaping.
Adjusting to a New Drip Tip: What to Know
When the time does come to move onto a new drip tip,
it’s important to keep a few things in mind during the adjustment process.
#1: Your Pulls May Need Adjusting
The drip tip affects your pulls more than you may
realize. Take 510 and 810 drip tips,
which can alter the thickness and abundance of vapor that you inhale. Switching from one to the other means that
how hard you pull may need to change, as the amount and density of vapor you’re
taking in will be different.
#2: The Material May Feel Different
If you’re switching to a new drip tip material, you
may need to get used to the sensation of the new material against your
lips. For instance, if you’ve been using
a metal drip tip, it may feel warm as you press your lips against it. Switching to acrylic would mean a
cooler-feeling sensation.
#3: Flavor and Vapor Temperature May Be New
The drip tip can even affect both the flavor of your
e-liquid and the warmth of the vapor.
Wide bore drip tips tend to produce warmer vapor, but slightly less
impactful flavor than 510 drip tips.
Is it Time for You to Grab a New Drip Tip?
As you can see, the drip tip that you end up
purchasing can alter your vaping experience quite a bit. But, the changes shouldn’t be so drastic that
your ability to enjoy your vapes is sabotaged.
It just takes some adjustment, so allow yourself a little bit of time to
get used to the new drip tip in your possession before deciding whether or not
it’s right for your vaping needs.
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