528 Custom Vapes Monster V3 Review
In this episode of ZampleBox Vape Reviews, Chris and Max took a close look at the Monster V3, a rebuildable tank atomizer (RTA) from 528 Custom Vapes. Here is what they liked and what came in the kit.
528 Custom Vapes isn’t sold in our shop, so read this as a look back at a piece of enthusiast hardware from that era rather than a buying guide.
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Why it caught our eye
Vape hardware was changing faster than anyone could keep up with, and rebuildables were where much of the action was. For vapers at that level, getting the most out of your vape juice mattered, and the Monster V3 promised to do that without sacrificing flavor. It was also a genuinely beautiful piece of hardware.
Features, as listed at the time
- A custom copper 510 pin that works with hybrid connections
- Two large air holes in the base, meant to keep the center pin cool
- Built, according to 528, to handle long sub-ohm sessions without melting the insulators
- A one-piece, gold-plated center pin and block for less voltage drop and more airflow
- 75% more airflow than the V2, per the maker
In the box
- V3 Monster base
- Polycarbonate (PC) tank
- Custom logo chimney
- Custom top cap
- Custom no-heat drip tip
Our verdict back then
At $75, the Monster V3 didn’t scream bargain, but we rated it one of the better atomizer and tank combinations we had seen. For anyone who loved tinkering with mods, RDAs and tanks, we called it a must-have. The tank was easy to fill, and the kit came with everything you needed to start building.
Where things stand now
Many vapers have since moved to pod systems and disposables, but rebuildable tanks still have a following among hobbyists. If you run one, keep it clean with our guide to cleaning an RDA or RTA, and learn how ohms and sub-ohm vaping affect your battery before you build low. If you use a mechanical mod or a hybrid connection, read up on battery safety first.
WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. For adults 21+ only.