I know it hasn’t been that long ago since I covered the Innobar C1 for Innokin but here I am again with what I think is a new and exciting kit from Innokin. This time I was sent not one but two Innokin Coolfire Z60 kits in order to provide you with a fair, honest, and hopefully informative review to help you decide if it’s something you would like to try. When I think of Innokin products, I think of quality and this is no different. The Coolfire Z60 mod has an internal 2500mah battery that provides 6-60 watts of output. It provides a crystal clear display for the user on the .96” OLED display and the body is made of zinc alloy for durability. It also incorporates some features that we’ve seen on other mods like the Z80 which are Coil+ and Refresh. The tank included in the kit is the new Zlide Top tank. This tank/kit can provide the user with both MTL and RDL vaping experiences. It is a top airflow tank that has a liquid capacity of 3ml with the straight glass section that is pre-installed and will hold 4.5ml with the included spare bubble glass. Another exciting feature is that the new .6 ohm DuoPrime coil that I will attempt to go into more detail on later. Also included is a .3 ohm Z coil that I am very familiar with and have grown fond of using prior to receiving these kits for review. So, for now, let’s take a look at the contents and some promotional images and then I’ll attempt to cover the features as best I can.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1pc Coolfire Z60 Mod
1pc Zlide Top Tank
1pc 0.6ohm Z Coil
1pc 0.3ohm Z Coil
1pc Spare Glass Tube
1pc Spare Drip Tip
1pc Spare O-Ring Set
1pc Type-C Cable
1pc Quick Start Guide
1pc Warning Booklet
SPECIFICATIONS Z60 MOD:
Size Approx: 75x35x25mm
Material: Zinc Alloy + Stainless Steel
Battery: 2500mAh (internal)
Display: 0.96” OLED Colour Screen
Output: 6-60W (VW)
Modes: Coil +, Refresh
Type C USB charging
Resistance range: 0.2-3.5Ω
Mechanical On/Off slide switch
510 connection
SPECIFICATIONS ZLIDE TOP TANK:
Size Approx: 55x25mm
Material: Zinc Alloy + Stainless Steel
Capacity: 2ml (TPD), 3ml (Standard straight glass), 4.5ml (Bubble glass)
Coil: Z Series coils
Sliding top fill
Adjustable top airflow
510 connection
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
It’s good to see that Innokin has stayed with using recycleable materials for it’s packaging from the box that the kit comes in down to the small pouches that contain the extra coil and accessories. The front of the box of course has the Innokin name as well as the Coolfire Z60 name on it along with a nice color picture of the actual device contained inside. I think it’s nice that there are some features listed on the front also. The back side of the box has the Innokin name again along with a warning, authenticity code, and company information.
Just like previous review samples I’ve received from Innokin, there isn’t the usual outer sleeve that slides off to open the box. You just have to cut the blue label down the side and the box top flips open to expose the device inside.The tank is pre-installed with the .6 ohm DuoPrime coil. To the right side of the device is a bubble glass that lets you increase the liquid capacity of the Top Tank to 4.5ml. Underneath the device is where the spare .3 ohm coil, RDL drip tip, spare seals, owners manual, USB-C charging cable, and warning booklet are contained.
The Coolfire Z60 mod iteself has a two tone appearance due to the top silver cap and then the rest of the body is a different color depending on which you choose. I received the purple and red versions for this review. Innokin was nice enough to also include an extra box of the .6 ohm DuoPrime coils which I am very thankful for. It’s always nice to get extra coils in case of a failure or accidental burning of a coil.
There is the Coolfire Z60 name on the left side of the mod and nothing on the right. Very minimal branding which I appreciate. The silver top cap along with the bottom color give the mod a really nice aesthetic in my opinion.
The top of the mod has two torx head screws that secure the metal top cap to the base of the mod. The 510 connection plate contains the usual gold plated spring loaded center pin. There are grooves cut into the plate and the plate is raised slightly to keep a tank from leaving marks on top of the mod platform. It will hold up to a 25mm tank without having any overhang.
The bottom of the mod has an on/off switch that completely cuts the power off to the mod. It doesn’t protrude much so that the mod can sit upright without wobbling. I have mixed emotions on the switch. I do like that you can easily turn the mod on or off but once you turn it off then back on, the mod isn’t ready to fire. You still have to press the fire button three times to activate the mod for operation. I would rather that the mod was ready to fire once the switch is turned on. I was driving and turned the mod on using the switch and tried to take a puff then realized I still needed to press the fire button three times to actually make the mod ready to fire. It’s not a huge deal but is a little bit of an inconvenience.
The front of the mod may look familiar. At the top is a large round fire button that has a beauty ring around it. I like this. I think it gives a better appearance to the fire button. Below that is the .96” display followed by the + and – buttons and finally the USB-C charging port which is promised to allow a charging rate of 1.7A. The display shows the following information.
In case you’re new to the world of Innokin and their newer technology, here are brief descriptions of what Coil+ and Refresh features actually do.
COIL+
Coil+ mode is a feature where the mod automatically primes the coil at the end of each puff by drawing in more liquid and reducing carbon on the coil. It does this by running at 40% of your set wattage for .4 seconds at the end of each puff.
REFRESH
Refresh is similar to Coil+ but instead of being automatic, it is a manual operation where you select Refresh from the menu and it will pulse the coil with 40% of your set wattage to draw in more liquid. This feature really helps to extend coil life.
Now let’s take a look at the all new Top Tank that was included with the Z60 kit. The way the kit ships, it is equipped for both MTL with the new DuoPrime .6 ohm coil pre-installed and also good for RDL with the .3 ohm coil which is probably my favorite Z Coil for my style of vaping. The DuoPrime coils have an interesting design. There are actually two layers of mesh in each coil head. There is an outer and inner mesh separated by cotton.The outer layer of mesh is of higher resistance than the inner coil, which means it heats slowly. This design draws e-liquid into the wicking material and the inner coil rapidly. DuoPrime coils maintain full saturation between each vape which helps performance and longevity.
The first thing I always do with any new tank is break it down for cleaning. The Top Tank was no different and can be easily disassembled for cleaning. Also if you like you can take this opportunity to install the included bubble glass that will give you an extra 1.5ml of liquid capacity. The tank will actually break down a little farther than I did. You can remove the two screws on top of the sliding mechanism to remove it if you want to clean it or need to replace the top fill gasket.
As you can see in the picture below, the tank uses a 510 drip tip and there is an arrow on the top that shows you which direction to slide the top cap in order to refill it. Unlike previous versions of the Zlide, you don’t need to remove the tip to slide the top cap. I am thankful for that. I used to hate having to remove the tip every time I filled.
There are four basic pieces to the Top tank plus the coil of course. There is the top cap that I already mentioned, the main chamber that receives the push in coil, the glass section, and the bottom cap that threads onto the bottom of the chamber once the coil is installed. Like other Innokin tanks, there are two flat spots on the bottom of the chamber that you need to align the flats of the coil with or you will have a leaking mess on your hands. The threaded base that holds the coil in place has the words “ZLIDE TOP” stamped into it.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
The design and quality of the Z60 and Top Tank are very good as we would expect from Innokin. The internal 2500mah battery provides long life and the on/off power switch on the bottom is a nice feature as well as the Coil+ and Refresh modes that help you keep the coil clean and running for a long time. The Zlide Top tank is very well made and the option of a bubble glass to increase the liquid capacity is especially good for running the .3 ohm coil for RDL operation. The mod itself is very comfortable to hold and the large fire button is clicky and easily found without looking at the mod.
When it comes down to it, what really counts is the performance. I would first like to say that I normally don’t run any coils in the 9-13 watt range that the .6 DuoPrime coil is rated for. I initially primed the coil and filled it with an RY4 Cream mix that I use often for reviews. It’s normally a fairly strong flavor so thought it might shine in this new coil. Honestly, it really didn’t. I had another liquid that I knew was very strong flavored that is a version of a New York cheesecake so decided to try that one. It was pretty darn good with the .6 coil. I started lower and worked my way up to 13.5 watts with the airflow about ½ open since I like an airy MTL vape. It was pretty good but really felt like I wanted more watts. I would have liked to have been able to push this coil to about 16-18 watts but was afraid I would burn the coil. I think that if I was going to consistently use this coil then I would have to mix my liquids with a higher flavor concentration compared to my RDL and DTL setups that I normally use.
In the second kit I received, I decided to try a Mango Yogurt with the .3 ohm coil and the airflow wide open. The flavor was very good and the RDL vape was very smooth. The airflow on the Zlide Top Tank is smooth with no whistling or funny sounds that I noticed. The amount of flavor and vapor was very good in my opinion. I did also go ahead and install the RDL drip tip that was included on this one. The .3 coil is my favorite Z Coil so I knew what to expect and that it would not let me down.
So, here I am again at the end of another review. Would I recommend the Innokin Z60 kit with Zlide Top Tank for you? Absolutely yes! It does everything you would expect from a kit like this and a couple things you wouldn’t expect. To me the Refresh is a very valuable tool for coil longevity. I could do with or without the Coil+. Some people complain of a noise after they take a puff which is the coil firing at 40% but I honestly don’t notice the sound.
I’d like to thank Innokin and Nicole for sending the Innokin Coolfire Z60 kits and spare coils for this review. As always, thanks for sticking it out to the end of another review. Below is a link to the website if you would like to look around. There are many quality made products from Innokin available.
Coolfire Z60 - Vape Kit | INNOKIN®
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
1pc Coolfire Z60 Mod
1pc Zlide Top Tank
1pc 0.6ohm Z Coil
1pc 0.3ohm Z Coil
1pc Spare Glass Tube
1pc Spare Drip Tip
1pc Spare O-Ring Set
1pc Type-C Cable
1pc Quick Start Guide
1pc Warning Booklet
SPECIFICATIONS Z60 MOD:
Size Approx: 75x35x25mm
Material: Zinc Alloy + Stainless Steel
Battery: 2500mAh (internal)
Display: 0.96” OLED Colour Screen
Output: 6-60W (VW)
Modes: Coil +, Refresh
Type C USB charging
Resistance range: 0.2-3.5Ω
Mechanical On/Off slide switch
510 connection
SPECIFICATIONS ZLIDE TOP TANK:
Size Approx: 55x25mm
Material: Zinc Alloy + Stainless Steel
Capacity: 2ml (TPD), 3ml (Standard straight glass), 4.5ml (Bubble glass)
Coil: Z Series coils
Sliding top fill
Adjustable top airflow
510 connection
INITIAL THOUGHTS:
It’s good to see that Innokin has stayed with using recycleable materials for it’s packaging from the box that the kit comes in down to the small pouches that contain the extra coil and accessories. The front of the box of course has the Innokin name as well as the Coolfire Z60 name on it along with a nice color picture of the actual device contained inside. I think it’s nice that there are some features listed on the front also. The back side of the box has the Innokin name again along with a warning, authenticity code, and company information.
Just like previous review samples I’ve received from Innokin, there isn’t the usual outer sleeve that slides off to open the box. You just have to cut the blue label down the side and the box top flips open to expose the device inside.The tank is pre-installed with the .6 ohm DuoPrime coil. To the right side of the device is a bubble glass that lets you increase the liquid capacity of the Top Tank to 4.5ml. Underneath the device is where the spare .3 ohm coil, RDL drip tip, spare seals, owners manual, USB-C charging cable, and warning booklet are contained.
The Coolfire Z60 mod iteself has a two tone appearance due to the top silver cap and then the rest of the body is a different color depending on which you choose. I received the purple and red versions for this review. Innokin was nice enough to also include an extra box of the .6 ohm DuoPrime coils which I am very thankful for. It’s always nice to get extra coils in case of a failure or accidental burning of a coil.
There is the Coolfire Z60 name on the left side of the mod and nothing on the right. Very minimal branding which I appreciate. The silver top cap along with the bottom color give the mod a really nice aesthetic in my opinion.
The top of the mod has two torx head screws that secure the metal top cap to the base of the mod. The 510 connection plate contains the usual gold plated spring loaded center pin. There are grooves cut into the plate and the plate is raised slightly to keep a tank from leaving marks on top of the mod platform. It will hold up to a 25mm tank without having any overhang.
The bottom of the mod has an on/off switch that completely cuts the power off to the mod. It doesn’t protrude much so that the mod can sit upright without wobbling. I have mixed emotions on the switch. I do like that you can easily turn the mod on or off but once you turn it off then back on, the mod isn’t ready to fire. You still have to press the fire button three times to activate the mod for operation. I would rather that the mod was ready to fire once the switch is turned on. I was driving and turned the mod on using the switch and tried to take a puff then realized I still needed to press the fire button three times to actually make the mod ready to fire. It’s not a huge deal but is a little bit of an inconvenience.
The front of the mod may look familiar. At the top is a large round fire button that has a beauty ring around it. I like this. I think it gives a better appearance to the fire button. Below that is the .96” display followed by the + and – buttons and finally the USB-C charging port which is promised to allow a charging rate of 1.7A. The display shows the following information.
- Lock/unlock symbol
- Battery indicator(Changes color depending on batttery level.)
- Green = 60-100%/ Yellow = 20-60%/ Red = 20% or less
- Set wattage
- Mode of operation(Coil + Wattage, Coil + Voltage, Wattage.)
- Time of current puff and coil resistance
- Puff counter and output voltage while firing
- With the bottom switch on, Press the fire button 3 times to turn the mod on/off
- To adjust the wattage, press and hold either the + or – button for 2 seconds then release and adjust up or down
- Press the fire button and the – button to lock/unlock the device
- Press the fire button and the + button to view the battery voltage, coil resistance, and the puff counter. You can reset the puff counter here.
- Press the + and – buttons to enter the menu where you can choose between Coil+, Wattage, Refresh, Cut off, and Screen.
In case you’re new to the world of Innokin and their newer technology, here are brief descriptions of what Coil+ and Refresh features actually do.
COIL+
Coil+ mode is a feature where the mod automatically primes the coil at the end of each puff by drawing in more liquid and reducing carbon on the coil. It does this by running at 40% of your set wattage for .4 seconds at the end of each puff.
REFRESH
Refresh is similar to Coil+ but instead of being automatic, it is a manual operation where you select Refresh from the menu and it will pulse the coil with 40% of your set wattage to draw in more liquid. This feature really helps to extend coil life.
Now let’s take a look at the all new Top Tank that was included with the Z60 kit. The way the kit ships, it is equipped for both MTL with the new DuoPrime .6 ohm coil pre-installed and also good for RDL with the .3 ohm coil which is probably my favorite Z Coil for my style of vaping. The DuoPrime coils have an interesting design. There are actually two layers of mesh in each coil head. There is an outer and inner mesh separated by cotton.The outer layer of mesh is of higher resistance than the inner coil, which means it heats slowly. This design draws e-liquid into the wicking material and the inner coil rapidly. DuoPrime coils maintain full saturation between each vape which helps performance and longevity.
The first thing I always do with any new tank is break it down for cleaning. The Top Tank was no different and can be easily disassembled for cleaning. Also if you like you can take this opportunity to install the included bubble glass that will give you an extra 1.5ml of liquid capacity. The tank will actually break down a little farther than I did. You can remove the two screws on top of the sliding mechanism to remove it if you want to clean it or need to replace the top fill gasket.
As you can see in the picture below, the tank uses a 510 drip tip and there is an arrow on the top that shows you which direction to slide the top cap in order to refill it. Unlike previous versions of the Zlide, you don’t need to remove the tip to slide the top cap. I am thankful for that. I used to hate having to remove the tip every time I filled.
There are four basic pieces to the Top tank plus the coil of course. There is the top cap that I already mentioned, the main chamber that receives the push in coil, the glass section, and the bottom cap that threads onto the bottom of the chamber once the coil is installed. Like other Innokin tanks, there are two flat spots on the bottom of the chamber that you need to align the flats of the coil with or you will have a leaking mess on your hands. The threaded base that holds the coil in place has the words “ZLIDE TOP” stamped into it.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
The design and quality of the Z60 and Top Tank are very good as we would expect from Innokin. The internal 2500mah battery provides long life and the on/off power switch on the bottom is a nice feature as well as the Coil+ and Refresh modes that help you keep the coil clean and running for a long time. The Zlide Top tank is very well made and the option of a bubble glass to increase the liquid capacity is especially good for running the .3 ohm coil for RDL operation. The mod itself is very comfortable to hold and the large fire button is clicky and easily found without looking at the mod.
When it comes down to it, what really counts is the performance. I would first like to say that I normally don’t run any coils in the 9-13 watt range that the .6 DuoPrime coil is rated for. I initially primed the coil and filled it with an RY4 Cream mix that I use often for reviews. It’s normally a fairly strong flavor so thought it might shine in this new coil. Honestly, it really didn’t. I had another liquid that I knew was very strong flavored that is a version of a New York cheesecake so decided to try that one. It was pretty darn good with the .6 coil. I started lower and worked my way up to 13.5 watts with the airflow about ½ open since I like an airy MTL vape. It was pretty good but really felt like I wanted more watts. I would have liked to have been able to push this coil to about 16-18 watts but was afraid I would burn the coil. I think that if I was going to consistently use this coil then I would have to mix my liquids with a higher flavor concentration compared to my RDL and DTL setups that I normally use.
In the second kit I received, I decided to try a Mango Yogurt with the .3 ohm coil and the airflow wide open. The flavor was very good and the RDL vape was very smooth. The airflow on the Zlide Top Tank is smooth with no whistling or funny sounds that I noticed. The amount of flavor and vapor was very good in my opinion. I did also go ahead and install the RDL drip tip that was included on this one. The .3 coil is my favorite Z Coil so I knew what to expect and that it would not let me down.
So, here I am again at the end of another review. Would I recommend the Innokin Z60 kit with Zlide Top Tank for you? Absolutely yes! It does everything you would expect from a kit like this and a couple things you wouldn’t expect. To me the Refresh is a very valuable tool for coil longevity. I could do with or without the Coil+. Some people complain of a noise after they take a puff which is the coil firing at 40% but I honestly don’t notice the sound.
I’d like to thank Innokin and Nicole for sending the Innokin Coolfire Z60 kits and spare coils for this review. As always, thanks for sticking it out to the end of another review. Below is a link to the website if you would like to look around. There are many quality made products from Innokin available.
Coolfire Z60 - Vape Kit | INNOKIN®
