Recommended RDAs For Direct Emesh

Update Feb 2023  - Reported quality control issues of Mesh Pro Knockoffs continue. Typical problems are shown here

Knockoffs of the Vandy Vape Original are also available but no longer recommended owing to the difficulty in dismantling for cleaning/fault finding

PLEASE NOTE - ALIEXPRESS/WISH/DHGATE/2FDEAL SUPPLY CHINESE CLONES AND QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES ARE COMMON - PLEASE BEAR THIS IN MIND WHEN ORDERING - maybe order more than 1 or not bother at all

Please report any feedback for the following, plus any new types not listed

Please see also our (horribly outdated) RDA vendor spreadsheet here

• Vandy Vape Original (genuine) Highly Recommended - Very hard to find genuine ones now. One or two reports of possible quality control issues but otherwise confirmed as excellent.

• Cthulhu Ceto RDA - A recommended option if you don't mind the unconventional mesh orientation Much larger mesh surface area although must be loaded and vaped whilst the mod is horizontal.

• Cthulhu Iris RDA - Very Highly Recommended (see review here) similar design to the Ceto (severl reliable report recently received praising its performance and build quality). Apparently ships to the USA from here https://www.cthulhumod.com/product/iris-mesh-rda/  

• Vandy Vape Mk2 Recommended - Very hard to find now but nice quality. Low vertical internal space makes this a tricky RDA to get the best from, and temperature control issues seem overly commonly reported. Some folks love it.

• Vandy Vape Original Knockoffs No Longer Recommended.  There have been several reports of these causing "Atomiser Short" messages to appear on the mod display, and almost impossible to investigate owing to the lack of dismantling potential of the build deck.  Maybe these clones are best avoided for now, get a couple of Mesh Pro Knockoff instead.

• Wotofo Profile Original and knockoffs of the Original NOT RECOMMENDED - Avoid unless you can't find anything else. Small chunky build build deck (mesh clamps only accommodate 6.8mm width mesh) and very restricted internal vertical space make this RDA largely impractical although with care it might work for low doses 

• Wotofo Profile 1.5 (I've never seen knockoffs of this model) - has a re-designed slimmer build deck with wider clamps (fit mesh widths of upto 8.5mm) & slightly more internal vertical space than the Original. Historically, this RDA has had it's fair share of problems and therefore has not hitherto been recommended. However, in the light of the poor quality Mesh Pro knockoffs they are worth considering, But avoid the Wotofo meshes as they're too coarse (even the woven NextMesh Xtreme mesh), won't work in temp control mode. Also, take great care that the mesh does not contact the inside of the RDA, especially the top cap. Feedback welcome from owners.

• Wotofo Profile PS - Narrow mesh, some have used by setting up for series use and not connecting centre electrode.  Might be an option if you can't source anything else

• Digiflavor Mesh Pro RDA and knockoff verions. Genuine models almost extinct now, but make excellent RDAs for emesh.  The knockoff versions can have multiple problems and lately we've had some appalling quality issues reported, some of which are quite easy to fix.  See this page for common problems reported plus fixes

• Vapefly Mesh Plus RDA Update 25 Sept 2022) Very rare now. Two conflicting reports, one heavily critical  and the other glowing with praise. A Mesh Pro (knockoff is fine) might be a safer option.

• Vapefly Mesh Plus RTDA - Appears to have identical build deck to the RDA equivalent, probably functions as good/bad

• Yachtvape Meshlock - Not Recommended based upon review here

• Univapo Symba RDA - Not Recommended. Has a very narrow mesh width (only 7mm).

• GeekVape Zeus X Mesh RTA Not Recommended - impractical owing to very limited internal space when assembled

• Damn Vape DOOM Mesh RTA - no feedback yet received, but looks small inside

• Vandy Vape KYLIN M RTA NOT RECOMMENDED - two reports received - impractical owing to very limited internal space when assembled. plus difficulty in cutting mesh to correct size/shape

• Vapefly Siegfried Mesh RTA - unknown - no feeback yet received

• Steam Crave Aromamizer Plus V1 & V2 with mesh deck - unknown - no direct feedback yet, but I must admit looks quite encouraging on paper. A slightly unconvincing report here if anyone is interested.  Quality feedback would be useful if anyone has any please.

• Oumier Wasp King - looks like a small mesh area and probably not ideal - but nevertheless we have two positive reports

• Myuz Hadar - Not Recommended although it might suffice with lots of patience and faffing around.  Here is a review.