Hi guys...
I said I will write a review on this Here goes:
Having resolved to own this smoothly finished, chunky hybrid Mech, my first dilemma was with choice of color: "Copper, Stainless or Bronze?"
Choice
Not having any bronze in my little collection, the choice was not that difficult. Because? which ever metal you choose, you can't go wrong. These are all built equally, all created solid, all turned out to near perfection — and extremely satisfying to hold, sheer satisfaction to vape on.
Research
Initially the price tag made me gasp, but a month of wait, of Google and of You tubing the Kennedy Roundhouse 25, hearing reviewers opinions, I was already sold on it way before pay day. No reviewer said anything negative at all!
Build
Let's start with the threads. So well turned, thick, deep and smooth as granny's icing. The thickness of the tube is generous. The firing button is made of a nice chunk of quality copper, beautifully machined, which is a dream to disassemble, clean and pop the battery in.
All you need is your fingers for a quick battery insert and some minor adjustment on this lovely copper button and you are set to go. No tools required, not even a coin. The spring is average, not as thick as I expected, but very effective. It's responds as fast as a light switch when the button is pressed and the coils light up. There is zero battery rattle. The whole package just screams quality and oozes class.
How about the "How does it hit?"question.
This I won't comment on, as it is a very subjective topic: "Does it hit like a steam train? "I Dont know how a steam train hits, save to say, it certainly delivers on the size, density and flavor of vape. Really impressive! Some Mech experts will claim the Cooper hits harder than the three, the brass in second place and the SS in third. I guess the voltage drop comparisons are marginal.
Safety
Safety, safety... all the way, I take full responsibility and advocate safety first for any Tube Mech.
That's one of the reasons I got it and why I pair it up with the Goon 24. The 510 pin sits out nice and far — nice and tight with the Goon. Plus the fact that the Goon is just as awesome as the Mech mod itself. The 6 large vent holes on the base of the tube add a further air of safety. The tube is so thick, so solid, I cannot see a 18650 blowing it open, heaven forbid.
Building between 0.16 and 0.20 with 22 Kanthal, with a trusty battery: a brand new Sony VTC6 is about as low as I will go on this unit. And that gives me more, way more, than enough satisfaction.
Quality assurance
If you are looking for a quality 25mm Mech you seriously cannot go wrong with this. It's a no brainer if you want a trusty, brilliantly made, heavy, reliable and easy to maintain Mech. Everything they say/said about it on You tube is 100% truth. Really exceptional in all aspects!
More I cannot say to be honest. I have no regrets and will take this to war with me if I had to choose one Mech mod only for the trip.
Only one thing may bug you. It does Patina! The surface browns over about 4 to 5 days. But that is something you will have to live with if you want to go copper or bronze. There is no getting away from cleaning the Roundhouse! That, and the strong bronze smell, but that's because there is just so much top quality polished "bronze" you are getting for your buck!
Do I recommend?
97% rating. Highly recommended for serious Drippers and Mech collectors alike. Worth every penny, this one is a keeper, "I want it to be sentimental in 10 yrs time", It want it to always work! There is no doubt in my mind that this will last me many years.
Can hardly fault
If I could afford it, I would get the copper and Stainless to finish off the collection —tomorrow! But that's the OCD side of me speaking. Don't fret if you are OCD, the Kennedy Roundhouse 25 won't stir it up in any way, except the patina part. There is simply so little, if anything to fault.
Has anyone else got one? If so, what is your take? I would love to know.
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