Introduction
Mike Vapes has once again collaborated with Thunderhead Creations to introduce the Blaze Max RTA, the latest addition to the Blaze RTA series. This dual-coil RTA features a larger design, representing a natural evolution in the product line’s development.
What’s in the box?
Inside you get
The Blaze Max RTA is packaged in a compact and well-presented box, with the RTA visible through a clear window. Inside, you’ll find the Blaze Max RTA itself,
- pre-installed with a 5.5ml straight glass.
- A 7ml bubble glass,
- A user manual and Warranty leaflet.
- Two pre-made 3 core fused Clapton coils,
- A bag containing a selection of spare O-rings and deck screws and two Allen keys.
- And a coil-cutting guide tool.
Specs
- 30mm Diameter
- Dual Coil Configuration
- ‘W’ Postless Build Deck
- 60pcs Honeycomb Airflow
- Top To Bottom Airflow Design
- Quarter Turn Top Fill Design
- XL Bubble Glass Included
- Design by Mike Vapes
I received the Gold colour for review and the Blaze Max RTA comes in 5 other colour options
Stainless Steel, Gunmetal, Silver Black, Matte Black, And Purple.
Design
At the top of the Blaze Max RTA, you’ll find a comfortable 810 curved drip tip paired with a quarter-turn top cap featuring robust, chunky knurling for excellent grip. Removing the cap reveals two large kidney-shaped fill ports for effortless refilling. The airflow control (AFC) ring operates smoothly and includes seven slotted intake holes on each side of the tank for precise airflow adjustment.
The chimney section of the Blaze Max RTA prominently features the Blaze logo and branding. Inside the chimney chamber, where it meets the deck, you’ll notice the integrated bottom and side airflow ports designed to channel airflow efficiently to both the side and bottom of the deck. As a top-airflow RTA, it virtually eliminates any leaking concerns.
At the base, a protruding gold-plated 510 pin ensures reliable conductivity, accompanied by THC and Mike Vapes branding. The additional chunky knurling at the base enhances grip for effortless disassembly. The threading throughout the RTA is exceptionally smooth, reflecting its high-quality construction and attention to detail.
Build deck
The build deck of the Blaze Max RTA retains the signature “W”-shaped postless design from the original Blaze but features a slightly larger layout. It is equipped with a double 270° honeycomb airflow system with 60pcs Honeycomb Airflow giving the smoothest airflow experience, wrapping around the coils for optimal performance. The postless design ensures straightforward coil placement, and with the included coil measuring tool, installing a build on this deck is remarkably simple and user-friendly.
The build deck comes pre-installed with gold-plated grub head post screws, ensuring secure and reliable connections, with spare flat-head screws included as an alternative option. A thick PEEK insulator effectively isolates the positive post from the rest of the deck. The deck also features generously sized wicking channels on either side, specifically designed to accommodate ample wicking material for exotic coil builds.
Build
The included coils from THC are very well-made 3 mm diameter 3 core fused claptons. They are Nichrome material and came out at 0.15 Ohms.
Installing the coils doesn’t pose any particular problem. Simply cut the legs using the guide provided, THC recommends a height of 5 mm. No issues placing the coils and positioning them in the deck.
Wicking
Since no cotton is included with the Blaze Max RTA, I used Muji cotton strips for the build. After trimming and fluffing out any excess, the cotton tucked easily into the large wicking wells, making the wicking process smooth and hassle-free. I’ll saturate the coils with a 70/30 VG/PG e-liquid to give it a head start.
Performance
Once everything was set up and juiced, I found the airflow quite airy with the AFC fully open, especially for the installed coils. After adjusting it down one notch, I noticed excellent flavour, with the wicking keeping up effortlessly—even at 100 watts on my 0.15-ohm build. Through some experimentation, I settled on having the airflow about three-quarters open, and it’s been perfect ever since. The airflow is exceptionally smooth, delivering a consistently enjoyable, cloudy vape from this 30 mm RTA. The included coils add a satisfying crackle with each draw, and the flavour and performance is top notch!.
Final thoughts
Kudos to Mike Vapes and Thunderhead Creations for delivering yet another exceptional, well-built RTA. With subtle visual refinements over the original and an increase in size and capacity, the Blaze Max RTA is a worthy contender for any vaper’s shortlist. The larger deck accommodates bigger coils for higher wattages, while the larger wicking channels ensure outstanding performance. No compromise on the airflow with the new design of the AFC controller, it’s an absolute 10 out of 10 from me.
For more information on this RTA head over to ThunderHeadCreations.net
I would like to thank Thunderhead Creations for sending the Blaze Max RTA over for review, and Mike if you read this someday, I hope you enjoyed reading my thoughts on this one.