Profile RDA by Wotofo and Mrjustright1 review...Mesh done right?

[mjag]

Youtube reviewer products are coming out at an alarming rate lately, some very good to great and some not so great. The Wotofo Profile RDA which was made in collaboration with Mrjustright1, a youtube reviewer is another offering. I have to admit I knew nothing about Mrjustright1 prior to receiving the Profile rda directly from Wotofo for the purpose of this review, that has definitely changed now.

Main Features:

• Flavor can be broken down layer upon layer
• Break-through mesh style heating element
• Easy to switch between mesh and wire coils
• Spring-loaded ceramic support ensuring contact between mesh and cotton
• 24mm sleeve with accurate air inflow
• Experience from cool vape to warm vape
• Up to 30 puffs at 75W before needing to re-saturate the wick when using pancake wicking method

Specs:

• Size: 24*32.5mm
• Material: SS + PEEK
• Drip tip type: 810 drip tip

Mesh coil specs:

• Coil resistance: 0.18ohm
• Material: Kanthal A1
• 16 x 6.8mm
• Recommended wattage: 40-60W

Included in the package

• Profile RDA
• User Manual
• 6mm Agleted Cotton Strip
• Extra 810 Drip Tip
• Bending Tool
• 1 Clapton Coil
• 2 Mesh Coil Sheets
• Extra O'Rings & Screws
• Phillips screwdriver
• Squonk pin
• Allen wrench

Getting to know the Profile RDA

I do not have too much experience with Mesh RDA's, the only one I tried was the Cthulu Ceto that I reviewed a while back and while you can get decent performance the hassle was not worth it for me. Having also tried a couple mesh RTA's in the past as well I just figured mesh was not for me, you can get it to work really well at times but it was just not for me in the long run.

Freemax helped to change the game when it comes to mesh with there Mesh subohm tanks, finally the potential for mesh as a coil began to make sense. They went even further and introduced the Mesh Pro and wow, the flavor that mesh can produce was intense to say the least.

Wotofo, in collaboration with YouTube reviewer Mrjustright1, may have just done for Mesh RDA's what Freemax was able to do with Mesh Subohm tanks, change the game.

The problem with Mesh is the wick needs to be tight to the mesh for it to work well and with repeated soakings in juice gravity tends to take over and contract the cotton thus ruining performance over time. Wotofo has solved that by using a ceramic block under the cotton with a spring to keep the cotton snug to the mesh, very smart. You can see the spring under the ceramic block on the bottom right.

The top cap and deck are notched to make it easy to line up the honeycomb style airflow which really lends to a smooth and quiet draw. That also helps when installing or removing the RDA so the top cap does not spin on the deck.

Good but not great o'ring tolerances on the deck, could hold on a little tighter for my tastes but just slightly. The Airflow o'ring is on the tight side but loosens up with a nice bead of juice, make sure and lube it up with ejuice before use and it is just about perfect.

Builds and Performance

Wotofo includes a ceramic bending tool, use the thick end to shape the mesh prior to installing.

From there installation could not be simpler, one of the easiest installs your likely to have.

That was my first install and you can see I had a lot of cotton to deal with, turns out there is an easier way that Wotofo clued me into that I will address in my next build, don't do it like above.

The performance with the above build took a little getting used to as it is different, very good but different. There was a little break in for me but once that happened the flavor really surprised me and the cloud production was ridiculous. As you would normally expect from a mesh there was zero delay from when you clicked the fire button, instantaneous vapor, it heats up insanely quick. It is a dry vape for the most part, more moist when you just drip or squonk but the flavor just pops. Lasted a long time too, I got about 9 days and the mesh looked like it was good for more but I wanted to try a SS316L mesh I had lying around, here is what 9 days looks like.

I have 3 rolls of SS316L mesh, all from Vandy Vape but in different configurations, 150, 200 and 300 mesh. I used the mesh from the Profile RDA kit to cut the mesh into the same dimensions, 16 x 6.8mm. This time I decided to use Native Wicks Platinum Blend cotton so see the difference and used the cotton cutting technique Wotofo emailed me which works like a charm.

Of all 3 of the Vandy Vape SS316L mesh the 200 was my favorite, the flavor just popped, more so than any of the mesh I tried....sooo good. Didn't last as long as the Kanthal mesh though, this is what it looked like after 7 days which required a rebuild.

I did try the normal clapton Wotofo includes for a traditional build but that lasted a day and the next day I was back to the mesh, no contest, this RDA shines with mesh.

While different than a normal coiled RDA the flavor on the Profile RDA just pops, it really is that good. I also did not get that dreaded lava hot burn from hell that could be a problem with mesh RDA's and RTA's, when it was low you can taste a little bit of a dry hit enough to remember to drip or squonk. This thing chucks clouds too, surprising clouds at times as it is not as hot as you would suspect then just a plume of tasty clouds emerge from your mouth.

Squonking....yes please

I have not even dreamt of removing the squonk pin or using it any other way. Sure it drips fine and holds a decent amount of juice with the bushel of cotton you have stuffed in the 4mm juice well. The squonking action is just brilliant though, it comes up from the ceramic block just under the cotton and coil and saturates it beautifully. I ran it almost exclusively on a squonk mod and loved every minute, here are a few of the squonkers it called home.

I am going to buy a Gold Profile RDA for my Asmodus Pumper 21, love that combo but need a better matchy match.

Pros:

• Outstanding flavor but different, more of a dry vape so some may not be as impressed
• Super easy to build with the mesh but make sure and have sharp scissors to cut the cotton
• Top cap is THICK and provides notches that line up with the deck to perfectly align your airflow
• Airflow o'ring just right but you have to juice it up or it is too tight
• 810 inner o'ring perfect, every 810 drip tip fits just fine
• Sturdy phillips grub screws that work great with the flat head screwdriver I used
• Smooth airflow that is pretty airy wide open, I ran it with the top air holes closed for a flavor boost
• Mech coils last a good while, about 8 days or more is what I averaged
• 2 very nice 810 drip tips included

Cons:

• Takes a ton of cotton to work properly, need to make sure the wick is in tight
• Not ideally suited for standard coils, once you try the mesh you won't want to use standard coils anyway
• Dual deck o'rings do not hold on the top cap as securely as I would like

Final thoughts

I feel Wotofo and Mrjustright1 have just changed the game when it comes to Mesh RDA's, the Profile RDA is just that good. The included Kanthal mesh works great but the SS316L 200 mesh brought out even more performance but at a cost of rebuilding sooner.

The Profile RDA is an easy recommendation, just get 1 and enjoy. I hope Wotofo and Mrjustright1 have an RTA version in the works. I will buy one right away if they use the same ceramic clamping mechanism that keeps the cotton tight, very important for consistent performance.

I want to emphasize how important the ceramic block with spring is to keep the cotton tight. I had found with the other mesh RDA and RTA that I would have to go back in a compress the cotton after some use. This is what eventually made me say screw this, too much hassle. With mesh the cotton needs to be right up against it but at the same time you don't want to compress it so much it wicks like a brick. There is a fine line between just right and crap with the wick and the ceramic block with spring just make the process effortless.

The Profile RDA is available to buy directly from Wotofo here: Wotofo Profile RDA - Excellent rebuildable vaping devices, RDAs, RTAs from Wotofo
Spare cotton here: Wotofo Agleted Organic Cotton 6mm - Excellent rebuildable vaping devices, RDAs, RTAs from Wotofo
Spare mesh coils here: Mesh Style Coil 10pcs - Excellent rebuildable vaping devices, RDAs, RTAs from Wotofo

 

[Daddyanks]

Thanks for the review, just ordered it.

Got couple of questions tho, this will be my first mesh rda, could you tell me the difference between 150, 200, 300 mesh wires, other than ohms. Since you've said mesh 200 ss316L gave you better flavor, i'll probably purchase one ss316L mesh wire as well but I want to learn the difference between them. And what was the ohm of mesh 200 when you cut it into same dimensions as wotofo wire?

How often you had to change your cotton? I normally change my cotton daily, and this mesh requires so much cotton compared to clapton coils, im wondering if im gonna have to buy so much of those wotofo cotton packs.

 

[mjag]

I am by no means an expert on mesh as it is something I had bought a while back for a different review. That turned me off to mesh until the Profile came around, now I am convinced.

What makes sense to me between the 150, 200 and 300 is the density of the holes per given length. That would make the 150 the fewest holes and 300 the most. The 200 was the first I used, was the only one I had at the time. I ordered the other 2 after that initial try with the 200 as it impressed me that much. That was about 3 weeks ago though with the 200 mesh so I am guessing it ohmed out in the 0.30 ohm range which is what my memory is telling me.

The cotton I didn't replace for 7 days or more, that pic you see with the builds after 7+ days is the same cotton and as you can see looks great. I tend to use the same juice or similar flavors, only change cotton if it was a wildly different flavor that I want to switch too. I was really surprised at how white the cotton stayed though and still looked fresh when I replaced it.

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[mjag]

Here is a build vid Wotofo made on how to build the Profile, real handy:

 

[madstabber]

Thanks for the review, just ordered it.

Got couple of questions tho, this will be my first mesh rda, could you tell me the difference between 150, 200, 300 mesh wires, other than ohms. Since you've said mesh 200 ss316L gave you better flavor, i'll probably purchase one ss316L mesh wire as well but I want to learn the difference between them. And what was the ohm of mesh 200 when you cut it into same dimensions as wotofo wire?

How often you had to change your cotton? I normally change my cotton daily, and this mesh requires so much cotton compared to clapton coils, im wondering if im gonna have to buy so much of those wotofo cotton packs.

I have the Profile and am loving it as well but that’s not the reason for this post. Concerning the wicking you may want to try rayon. If you have and have an opinion then disregard. If you haven’t you can get a box of Grahams rayon from amazon. It’s about $6-$7 for a 40 foot box. I like it better than cotton for a number of reasons but mostly it breaks in faster with no off taste and price. The $6 investment for 40 feet will last years even with frequent rewicks on several rebuildables.

 

[mjag]

Great tip @madstabber

I have always wanted to try rayon and at that price might have to take the plunge. thanks

 

[madstabber]

Great tip @madstabber

I have always wanted to try rayon and at that price might have to take the plunge. thanks

Pay careful attention to the description Amazon gives for the product. They sell both cotton and rayon in identical boxes but one says cotton and the other cellucotton, you want the latter.
Here’s a link I found for it on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Graham-Professional-Cellucotton-Beauty-Rayon/dp/B00PBGJT5A

Rayon Wick - Better Flow, Flavor, Longevity, and Nic Hit!! - Pt.2
And here’s a thread providing any knowledge you may need. To summarize you want it tighter in the coil because it doesn’t expand like cotton and you want to thin the tails out a bit whilst fluffing. Good luck and I think you will be official Rayonette in no time now. I find it wick better and is more heat resistant than cotton. Due to the heat resistance rayon lasts longer than cotton as well. I’ve popped the top after a couple weeks of vaping to find the rayon wicking was fresh as a daisy and bright white as the day it was born. That was with a juice that doesn’t gunk much to start but still pretty impressive in my book.

 

[mjag]

Kool! Thanks bud

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[mjag]

Stopped by a local vape shop and when I asked what the hot new product is? they said the Profile RDA. Had to pick up the gold to go with my Asmodus Pumper 21, love the combo.

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