Possible V3.1 owner. Pending upon awnsers. :-)

[Schweigert]

I would just like to say thanks for taking the time to view and read my thread. Thanks!
I'm currently in the market for a 6v device. So far I have narrowed it down to three possibilities; The Silver Bullet, The Prodigy 3.1 or lastly the new Bombshell. I'm more leaning towards the SB dues to a few tweaks about the V3 and the BS. Both emit battery shacks. My question is does the medium/heavy spring used in the V3.1 make the quieter or eliminate it all together..?
Also, I've heard the V3.1 is an atomizer serial killer. If anyone owns both the SB and the V3.1 which has taken its tolls to your wallet more..? As in meaning which has popped the most Atties.
Again thanks for everything guys, I'll be ordering my future mod on January 6th. Of which is really up to what information you guys can provide. Any other suggestions towards other similar mods would also be awesome!..

 

[Sorrid]

So you've listed 2 electrical (the SB and the Bombshell) and one mechanical (the Prodigy V3). To be honest all three will perform almost identical with the same atties and batteries. So basically it boils down to button placement and looks. The SB is a bit more refined in the milling than the Bombshell and is known for having a rock solid button. On the other hand the Bombshell has a few more color options and is a bit cheaper. Well a lot cheaper. The Prodigy is a stainless steel mod with a mechanical bottom switch which will be heavier but a lot thinner than the other two. The prodigy also has different top caps available for different atomizer types which is pretty cool.

As far as battery rattle goes, that is a toughy as it all depends on the batteries you buy. Unfortunately batteries will vary in size by manufacturer. An 18650 from AW will be different than a 18650 from say Trustfire and so on. It is easy to eliminate rattle though with a little work. I know people make tubes out of business cards and whatnot to help stop rattle.

I have never heard of any particular mod killing atties more than others. I think it may boil down to the user more than the mods themselves killing atties.

Anyway I hope this helps you out. In the end all three will do the same thing. They will hold your batteries and provide voltage be it 3.7 or 6v to your atty of choice.

 

[jayhawk]

Hey schweigert , what are battery shacks ? I don't know about the Bombshell other than it's huge but both the sb and v-3 look like great mods . One difference you might think about is that the v3 is a mechanical mod with a bottom button so it should be very reliable because of no switch problems and the sb is not but I've heard the sb is very well made . good luck

 

[Schweigert]

Thanks guys for the fast feedback. I was aware of the two switch variations and I'm used to my mechanical MKII.. I ordered a set of 6 LifePo4 RCR123A Batteries with a charger a few days ago and I was wondering... would those batteries work in a GLV-2 5v resisted version.. I'm unsure if 6v's would be just right or too much. I've heard nothing but praise about the GLV2. But Grimm's review had me wondering about the special batteries coupled with the 5v version..

 

[GregH]

I have a V3 (with 3.1 upgrade), and my batteries do not rattle. They did rattle a bit with the original light spring. But I installed the medium spring (which now ships standard), and it stopped.

I have also not yet popped an atomizer through normal use on it. I use standard 510s and 306s. A lot of people recommend HR atomizers for 6v. But, personally, I don't like them as much.

Edit: Forgot to mention the specific batteries I'm using: AW LiFePO4s. But I have also used the Tenergy LiFePO4s that come with the full kit and did not experience a battery rattle with them either.

 

[cappadoc]

I have a V3.1 with medium spring. I use AW LiFePO4 batteries. I can hear a VERY tiny bit of rattle if I shake it hard. It's only audible in a quiet room and when purposely shaking it.

 

[GregH]

I have a V3.1 with medium spring. I use AW LiFePO4 batteries. I can hear a VERY tiny bit of rattle if I shake it hard. It's only audible in a quiet room and when purposely shaking it.

Yeah, I think I can HEAR a tiny bit of rattle too if I shake it hard enough. But I'm comparing it to the rattle that happened with the light spring, which was more of a rattle that I could FEEL as well as hear. I could feel the batteries bumping against the inside of the tube as I walked. That stopped with the medium spring.

 

[warlike36]

I have a Icon..Superb quality. Also have a Prodigy V1..yep....still goin strong !! But recently ordered this THERMO Base Kit Do to it having a native 801 connector. I absolutely love the 801.

 

[Larry45]

I also have the V3 with the switch upgrade to 3.1, and I can't imagine anyone not loving the V3. I can't compare it to the SB or Bombshell, but it's just a great quality, high-performance mod. Like Greg, I use the AW LiFeP04 batts with medium spring, and I can't hear any rattle with mine. Don't be afraid of the "tweak" in the V3.1 switch; it's a definite improvement and will cut back on maintenance. I can't really comment on popping attys, as I use mostly cartos, but I have never popped an atty with my V3.

 

[Dudeman]

I'm one of the few that aren't very satisfied with the V3.1. I had to install an o-ring to raise the atty connector so the batteries wouldn't constantly make contact. I believe this is due to a machining error on the battery tube. It looks like it has a few extra threads so the top screws down too far. Even with the top screwed all the way down, you can see the grooves below it. I'm not very impressed with the atty connector itself either. Any atty or carto that I use on the Prodigy can't be used on any other battery unless I pull the positive contact out of the atty a bit.

The only problem I ever had with my SB was finding Noalox for the threads.

 

[mistinthewoods]

Thanks guys for the fast feedback. I was aware of the two switch variations and I'm used to my mechanical MKII.. I ordered a set of 6 LifePo4 RCR123A Batteries with a charger a few days ago and I was wondering... would those batteries work in a GLV-2 5v resisted version.. I'm unsure if 6v's would be just right or too much. I've heard nothing but praise about the GLV2. But Grimm's review had me wondering about the special batteries coupled with the 5v version..

If those batts are 3.7 volts they will work. If they're 3.0 volts they won't. Personally I can't use a 6V device with anything but a HV atty. Too high of a wattage for me. The 5V GLV2 is a quality device and Jay offers a lifetime warrantee. I've met the guy several times and I can vouch for him to be a man of his word. Regular old 2.5 to 3 Ω attys and cartos are real nice at 5V IMO. I have a Buzz (adjustable voltage) now so the GLV is a back up mod but it's a damn fine back up.

 

[Yayvapo]

I own a SB and a prodigy v3.1. I love them both! I use 510 cartos with both of them and they both perform about the same. I use the SB when im home and use the prodigy when I'm out and about. The SB is HUGE but the battery will last you about 20hrs of constant vapeing. The prodigy is much smaller (thats why i use it when im out of the house) and has about 8 to 10 hrs of battery life.As far as 6v vapeing, i would get the prodigy because the Altsmoke.com does not recommend stacking batterys in the SB. The SB is almost maintance free and the prodigy needs cleaning and some nolox every couple of weeks. Both are awesome so you cant really go wrong with either of them or you could be crazy like me and get both!

 

[CardinalWinds]

I'm very happy with my Prodigy V3.1. It's not overly big and is solid as a rock. I love the all mechanical design. I use the AW LifePo4's instead of the Tenergy's because the AW's are much better suited to vaping. Hits like a champ every time. The only reason I'd get something else is if I wanted a VV device or a feeder mod.

 

[Skyway]

I have a V3.1 and I have never had a problem with mine. With the 17670 3.7v there is absolutely no rattle. You have to load the battery from the top due to be being a tight fit, but it is a good thing. With 3.7 I can vape on it for about 2 and half days before replacing the battery. With the 6v RCR123A's there is a small bit of movement but its not noticeable unless you are shaking the unit around. I am unsure on the battery life since I have never had the 6v in long enough to see how long they last until they die. I prefer 3.7v. 2 guys at work have the V3.1 with 6v and they say it can last as long as my 3.7v but that is going to be a battery thing and not the actual unit. Being mechanical I have never had any issues and I have all 3 adapters so I can play around with all attys. I prefer 801's ones though due to flavor and I am strictly a dripper now.

 

[Firefly13]

I didn't like my Prodigy V3, i wasn't impressed with the design, seperate spring, the whole washer deal for different batteries.

But if that stuff doesn't bother you then it's fine.

 

[warlike36]

I didn't like my Prodigy V3, i wasn't impressed with the design, seperate spring, the whole washer deal for different batteries.

But if that stuff doesn't bother you then it's fine.

Would you consider selling Firefly13 ? Im in the market for it.

 

[Jp Infante]

I have the Prodigy v3.1 at 6 volts. It works great with the 510 HV atties from greenhouseone.com. Havent popped any plus they come with a 6 month warrantee.. Just giving you what works for me.. Good luck with what ever you decide to get..

 

[flagreekguy]

Grab a silver veined omega and the vaping gods will bless your path to righteousness. lol

I use 750 mah tenergy lifepo4's and they are great. Throw on a 3.5 ohm HV 306 on it and it mimics 5volts which is pretty much my sweet spot.

 

[Schweigert]

Just an update guys.. I decided on a RoughStack from MadVapes.com... LOL I know its not either of the three, but its functional. Its not a statuf PV, just good ol' vaping machine designed to take a beating and keep on vaping. It can take anything from the 18350 3000 mah to my tenergy 16340's.. even 3.7 16340's if you really want to high volts.. The switch itself is completly user replacable with no soldering required.. All for $50..

 

[Schweigert]

I have the Prodigy v3.1 at 6 volts. It works great with the 510 HV atties from greenhouseone.com. Havent popped any plus they come with a 6 month warrantee.. Just giving you what works for me.. Good luck with what ever you decide to get..

Whoa!.. 6 month warranty on Atomizers!... any warranty is unheard of!.. I'll deffinately check those out.. but right now I'm stuck on getting a MAP tank from CloudOfVapor.com Really liking their clearomizers and the E2 V4 4ml tank.. looks tasty!..