It's been a while since I used the Russian 91%, so it may be hard to remember. But I think the throat hit was good, even though I ran it fully open. I'm trying the Kraken right now with the smallest airhole I can handle and the throat hit is nice. I am using 6mg on this one though, where as on the Russian I was using 3mg nic. Hopefully someone that has both attys on them can better share their experience lol.