New AW IMR 2200 Mah batteries?

[bushmaster]

Has anyone seen or seen any kind of review of the *NEW* AW IMR 18650 2200 Mah batteries? I see RTD has them listed on his site but they're out of stock. Supposed to be a max continuous discharge of 20 Amps. I'm due for a complete overhaul of my battery stock and have just been putting it off time and again. I know the AW 2000 mah are inferior to the 1600's in my mechanical Grands but I guess I'll wait a little longer and see if these new batteries might be a better choice still. Anyone have any info or knowledge of them?

 

[unsure]

I heard nothing about them but Randy carries them so they really exist. I'd wait till some reliable reviews come in.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

I read in another thread in here that they are a short run battery and legit. Apparently, AW (the guy), posted in reddit that they were for reals. The initial lot were given to select vendors and he hopes to beef up supply.

 

[redeyedancer]

Nice I want a pile

 

[bushmaster]

Nice I want a pile

Robert, why don't you become an AW supplier so we don't have to keep whoring around with these other outfits?

 

[Funk Dracula]

Well, I hope Andrew sent a few over the HJK to review/chart over in the candle power forums. If they're anything like other AW's, they are accurately spec'd with zero exaggerations.

I wonder how they fair length-wise? They are listed as IMR and not one of the newer hybrid chemistries we are seeing in the LG and Samsung's, which from what I gather higher mAh of regular IMR can sometimes simply mean slightly physically larger. (longer/fatter) I could be mistaken though.

@bushmaster, if it helps any I recently ordered a pair button top Samsung 25R's to try them out, and can wholeheartedly recommend them. They fit perfectly fine in the Grand, have no sag/voltage drop, and burn super long from 4.2V - 3.7V. They handle my .3Ω - .6Ω builds like a champ, staying cool to the touch. I liked them enough to go ahead and commit to ordering another half dozen. These little sky-blue batteries are what will be powering my Grands for the next year. (replacing aging AW 1600 and Sony VTC)

Cheers

 

[bushmaster]

Thanks for the heads-up. I will look into the Samsungs as well.
Roger

 

[oplholik]

Just keep an eye on the flashlight forums. Those boys will will be getting them and testing.

 

[bushmaster]

Just keep an eye on the flashlight forums. Those boys will will be getting them and testing.

Yes, I think they are even more fanatical than us.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

I've been eye those Samsungs for a while. Thanks for the endorsement, Funk D

 

[bushmaster]

Just clicked back through the RTD site and the new 18650's are now in stock! That puts the pressure on. Must resist........

Sure wish Randy listed battery length in the "specifications".
Not that I was gonna buy any right now, you understand. I was just curious or something, I guess.

 

[super_X_drifter]

You can live vicariously thru me Roger. I just snagged 4.

Thanks for the heads up

I'll be the guinea pig / jump on the grenade / take one for the team

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

I'll be the guinea pig / jump on the grenade / take one for the team

Outstanding, soldier. Let us know all the deets.

 

[Rickajho]

Ask RTD stuffs here! => http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...tteries-ultrafire-chargers-more-rtdvapor.html

They do respond to posts in their supplier thread pretty quick when questions are posted.

 

[Ian444]

They should have made them square so they fit in our Reo's more snugly

Edit - we have 3 of these at work, be ideal for testing our batteries, we don't have them connected to a PC but it could be done, have the CD's and USB cables supplied from new to do so.

 

[unsure]

I'll wait to get SXD review on those 18650s since I recently refreshed my inventory with VTC5s. I did order a few of those new 18350 800mahs for my VVW Tesla. All my 700mahs were long in the tooth.

 

[Stacy1]

Are you guys using flat top or button top batteries in your grands? I ordered the button tops, but they dont like to stay in place. Also, are the sony better than the aw?

 

[Filthy-Beast]

I use both, I suspect that it's the magnet in your door pulling on the battery. Or worse your spring has sagged.

I use AW, Sony, LG HE2 currently. Be very wary since the Sony is not in production currently and is heavily counterfeited.

 

[Rule62]

Are you guys using flat top or button top batteries in your grands? I ordered the button tops, but they dont like to stay in place. Also, are the sony better than the aw?

Personally, I prefer button tops. I like the shorter switch throw better. I stopped using the VTC5s, and have been using AW1600s and purple Efest 2100s.

 

[unsure]

Are you guys using flat top or button top batteries in your grands? I ordered the button tops, but they dont like to stay in place. Also, are the sony better than the aw?

No grands here just woods and all mine are button top.