Help me choose... Micro TFV4, Merlin, Goblin Mini V3, Ammit

[Fernando Mercerat]

Hi, I want to buy a new tank and I'd like to hear opinions from you to help me choose between these tanks:

- Smoktech TFV4 Micro
- Augvape Merlin
- Youde UD Goblin Mini V3
- GeekVape Ammit

Here's a description of the kind of vape I like:
It could be described as a slightly airy mouth to lung draw, don't like very restricted airflow, but technically I do MTL (I use the Toptank with the airflow open at 30%). I'm more interested in flavor than in huge clouds. I use only single coil builds, 26 or 28g, between 0.80 and 1.30 ohm.
Currently I have a Topbox Mini and an Istick 40.
The tanks I'm using are 2 Toptanks (like it, very versatile but far from stellar) and a Goblin Mini V2 (like it very much using it with single coil builds, blocking the second air and juice channels)
If you have other suggestions please name it, conditions are: single coil, not too wide drip tip, not too big, max 23 mm diameter, good for mouth to lung and good flavor.
Thanks for your help.

 

[DaveP]

If you are a true MTL vaper, the Kayfun Lite Plus V2 should be one of the favorites in your collection. It matches all your requirements. Clones are getting harder to find these days, but a Google search will reveal sources. Sometimes, you can find them for $20 and under.

The Squape (r) is another MTL tank with great flavor.

 

[MMW]

Good morning. I have had three of the tanks that you've listed. Merlin, Goblin Mini V3, and Ammit. The Ammit I gave to a buddy of mine after a few days. Nothing wrong with it besides the juice flow control being a little loose. Just didn't wow me so that's the one I gave up.
The Goblin Mini V3 is great on flavor and would suit your style well. When fully open it's still a restricted lung hit. The decks are smallish. My topcap threads are a little crunchy but other than that, it's a great tank.
The original Merlin is a great tank and has served me well. Comes with a restrictor if you choose to use it. Though I have had zero problems with my few, quite a few folks have had seepage issues. The flavor, ease of building, and threading are all good.
Also, you didn't list it but the Cthulhu MTL is a great single coil tank option too. Well machined, two drip tips, and your airflow style.
All of these are the basis of an airy mtl, not tight.

Though I don't own any, a lot of folks like the Kayfun 5 clones for this too.

Have a great day sir.

 

[DaveP]

Right now a lot of the China shippers are still down for the Chinese new year. In the next few weeks new stock will begin to hit U.S. sellers. Lots of vendors are out of stock on most anything that's popular.

 

[Eskie]

You could also add the Serpent mini to your list. Single coil, nice flavor, restricted lung hit. Only downside is it's only a 2 ml tank.

 

[Fernando Mercerat]

Thanks for answering guys

 

[Hawise]

You could also add the Serpent mini to your list. Single coil, nice flavor, restricted lung hit. Only downside is it's only a 2 ml tank.

Why the mini? Is it different than the non-mini Serpent?

 

[wheelie]

Smok from price point would be out.
Youde UD Goblin Mini V3 I don't own one.
Ammit Great tank. Never leaks a drop and vapes like a champ. Not the best looking tank as the glass is a little wide for the tank.
Full size Merlin is a great tank also if you don't mind a little seepage out the bottom. Not a big deal for me as I fill it 4 times a day so I always tank tanks off mods to fill them so a quick little wipe. Much more pleasing look than the Ammit. Vapes like a champ also.

Why not the Ammit and the Merlin. They are both cheap tanks. I retired all my duel coil tanks for the Merlin and the Ammit. CHEERS!

 

[f1fanoly]

So, I only vape single coil tanks because I prefer less heat. I am obsessed with dense cool flavorful vapes. I have several tanks not on your list that in my opinion Give the best flavor and overall experience. I have to mention the goblin mini v3 just because it CAN produce awesome flavor, but it has drama. Serpent mini and The 25 are probably the best. Original better than the 25 for flavor and the air control turns the correct way, but the extra capacity of the 25 is cool. Next up is the Mage GTA, insane flavor from this. You'll read/see .....ing about the air pocket, just ignore it, the tank performs awesome. I just got the Digiflavor fujison, that's my favorite right now. Perfect in every way, seriously. I also use a Serpent alto that I'm trying to get dialed in and it's pretty good. Also trying to get the OBS Nano dialed in and it's pretty good. The Merlin mini is ok too, good flavor but a bit fiddly. Just ordered the Serpent rdta today, high hopes for that one. Good luck on your journey.

 

[Fernando Mercerat]

Thanks to all of you. I don't like the way to secure the wire in the Serpents, same as with the Mage and the Fuji Son. OBS Nano looks very promising, it seems like I'll have to give up and try a 25 mm tank (my mods are all 22 mm, that's why I don't want 25 mm tanks). I'm from Argentina and e-cigs are banned here, that's why I have to choose wisely what to buy, I have to wait for me or someone close to travel to USA, or Europe, etc. If I buy something I don't like then I have to wait for months for the chance to buy another one. If I were living in the US things will be easier, lucky you
Kayfun Plus Lite V2 is bottom fill, forgot to say that I like only top fill. Cthulhu MTL RTA looks good too, I'll read about it.
The idea is to choose and buy two tanks.
Thanks again.

 

[Eskie]

Why the mini? Is it different than the non-mini Serpent?

The deck is a little different, and the smaller chamber and shorter chimney generally gives you a more flavorful vape. As always, there are exceptions depending on designs.

 

[Hawise]

The deck is a little different, and the smaller chamber and shorter chimney generally gives you a more flavorful vape. As always, there are exceptions depending on designs.

Thank you. I'm just getting into building, and I'm interested in the MTL RTA options. The more I learn about them, the better.

 

[Fernando Mercerat]

Well, placed an order on Gearbest for a Serpent Alto to be shipped to my country, it seems to provide an excellent flavor. Let's see if I can make it through customs (it's not allowed, but will give it a try, cost me only u$ 19)
In some weeks, my sister will travel to the US, so I'll keep deciding wich another tank to buy.
Thanks for the help.

 

[Jasonroz]

Would you say the ammit has a restrictive lung hit?

 

[Fernando Mercerat]

Buyed the Serpent Alto and didn't like it. Ended selling it. Just ordered a Merlin full size, I'll let you know if I like it. Was tempted to order the Engine Nano but I'm afraid that it will have too much airflow for my style of vaping.

Also trying to get the OBS Nano dialed in and it's pretty good.

What can you tell me about the airflow in the Nano ?
Thanks to all of you.