wow, so it sounds like what i said is least likely, lol. since all the air comes through that single hole, maybe there is a "defect" in its drilling?maybe take a pin and move it around in the atomizer hole to clear any loose metal? dont know if this can damage anything inside though.....at least check to see if the air hole looks as large as other atomizers.maybe its a newer design that would increase sensetivity to the battery and possible give more vapor?