I used to think the same about the spaced
coils. I was one of the biggest skeptics of the clapton, I've been put in my place tho.
I have the original deck that I did adjustments on to increase both air and liquid flow much like the v2, tho I don't know if the v2 has increased airflow, I think just the holes for liquid have been revamped. Still hear way better thoughts on the v2 compared to stock v1.
The new
rba section is actually less friendly towards vertical builds, the wicking needs fill the deck all the way out to the holes to prevent leaking and tight enough but not too tight so it allows for flow. There's a nice picture tutorial out there, if I find it again I'll link.
All that said the new occ vertical
coils however a much improvement over the originals.