Does the type of drip tip make a difference in flavor?

[Lombaowski]

Resin
Acrylic
Anodized
Delrin
Stainless Steel
Glass
Plastic
Brass

I'm not sure if they make a difference or not. At hotter temps it seems the stainless drip tips are best, but maybe it's all in my head. I haven't tried a glass tip yet.

Wondering what others prefer/think...

 

[HauntedMyst]

Yes. I can't stand the cheap ones. I find they have a funky taste. I also find different drip tips work better on different devices based on air flow, length and what not.

 

[spaceman84]

Unless you're tasting some kind of chemical residue on your lips it's highly unlikely that the material or shape imparts any change to the vapor itself.

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[ZeroDisorder]

I have had one cheap plastic drip tip have a nasty cheap plastic taste. Tried a few different chemical cleaning methods, but I could never get rid of it.

Other than that, if my rebuildable dripper's setup is a bit hot, I use a long metal drip tip named a "unicorn" tip, just to cool the vape a bit. There are a few tips designed for a certain purpose. Such as the donut drip tips that are meant for deflecting the spatter from atomizers that can spit. IE HH 357.

 

[Lombaowski]

Unless you're tasting some kind of chemical residue on your lips it's highly unlikely that the material or shape imparts any change to the vapor itself.

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I've heard others mention it does, dunno. Glass in particular...

 

[EvilZoe]

I far prefer stainless steel, brass, or titanium tips and don't much like the feel of acrylic or plastic ones.

As far as taste, though, I don't notice any particular metallic taste or anything.

 

[Baditude]

It's all personal preference. Some people claim to be able to taste a metalic taste with metal tips, some a plastic taste with plastic/acrylic. Comfort level is the major difference between the material used. Myself, I prefer tru-stone and glass over metal tips for the feel of them on my lips.

Longer tips can cool the vapor if you prefer a cooler vape.

 

[Lombaowski]

That one on the right would remind me of a visit to the dentist.

 

[KalNoodle]

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Hey Bad, is that blue drip tip made of metal?

 

[Iffy]

Some people claim to be able to taste a metalic taste with metal tips...

I'm one of those that make that claim. Metallic DTs are at the bottom of my list. I use silicone/rubber DTs.

BUT, I'm a function over form kinda guy; no fashionista here.

Good thing for all of us that there's a wide selection available!

 

[DigitalVI]

I dont like the plastic, they seem to irritate my lip a bit. For the clean factor I prefer stainless steel.

Dan

 

[soba1]

Yes. I can't stand the cheap ones. I find they have a funky taste. I also find different drip tips work better on different devices based on air flow, length and what not.

Even before I saw this thread I started playing with the many tips I have collected.
They do affect imo the taste and the throat hit

 

[Sweetab]

I find metal tips give a metallic taste. I prefer tru stone drip tips.

 

[AngiBe]

I wonder how ceramic DTs are..anyone try them? I'd love to try glass, but I couldn't almost guarantee I'd manage to break it w/in a week.

 

[Thunderball]

I dont find much difference in any of them with the exception of how they feel on your lips.

 

[Baditude]

Hey Bad, is that blue drip tip made of metal?

Yes, it is anodized aluminum, from My Freedom smokes. It is more of a blue/grey.

 

[Sweetab]

Yes, it is anodized aluminum, from My Freedom smokes. It is more of a blue/grey.

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Have u had a metallic taste experience with aluminum? If so, is there a difference if you try stainless steel?

 

[Wow1420]

Have u had a metallic taste experience with aluminum? If so, is there a difference if you try stainless steel?

I get a metallic taste from chromed steel. But no taste from anodized aluminum. In fact, my favorite dt's are aluminum, except they get can really cold outside in this weather.