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JOYETECH EXCEED GRIP PRO
By Benedict Jones
Approximately one year ago, Joyetech revived its Grip line
with the Exceed Grip. It was a tiny AIO with lots of potential
and a few shortcomings. The Exceed Grip Pro is a new
iteration of that device, so has it made the improvements
users asked for?
Construction, fit and finish of the Exceed Grip Pro are good.
As with the previous model, this is a polycarbonate and
aluminium device, with the same tiny dimensions. It’s very
light but still feels robust and tolerances are on point, with
a very snug press-fit connection for the 2ml pod/cartridge.
Aside from the small display on the back of the chassis, this
is essentially identical to the older model at a glance.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I’m glad that Joyetech have stuck
to the same form factor as the Exceed Grip, since it’s very
pocket-friendly and comfortable to use, whether you prefer
to fire the device with your thumb or index finger. I’m happy
to report that some minor changes have been made to
the pod section though, which address all of my previous
issues with the device.
In terms of user experience, the Exceed Grip Pro is just
as simple as its older sibling, even with the addition of a
basic VW chipset. Five clicks power the device on/off, while
holding the up and down adjustment buttons together
will lock/unlock your wattage adjustment. That’s the only
functionality this chip provides and frankly, it’s all that you
need from a device like this. As with the previous device, a
removable rubber seal on the back of the cartridge reveals
a large filling hole and this system works well, providing
enough space for quick re-fills, without overflow or leaking
issues.
The most significant change to the new EZ cartridge is the
airflow system. A small slider on the side of the cartridge
can be moved up or down to increase or decrease the
amount of airflow respectively. A lack of airflow control was
my only real issue with the old Exceed Grip, so I’m glad that
this has been addressed. Better still, it allows for a wide
range of adjustment, from restricted DL, all the way to a
super tight MTL, that is smooth and quiet across the board.
A simple but effective solution.
Construction: Polycarbonate + aluminium
Dimensions: 74mm*40mm*21mm
Weight: 74g
Battery capacity: 1,000mAh internal cell
E-liquid capacity: 2ml
Power output: 1W-40W
Charging: Micro-USB
As standard, the device is bundled with two coils. The first
is a 1.2Ohm round wire build, rated for 7W-13W. I found this
coil to perform best at the maximum 13W, with the airflow
closed down almost all the way, for a tight MTL draw. With
these settings, it provides a warm, flavourful MTL vape
that handily competes with the best mini-AIOs and pod
systems on the market. Coil longevity was good too, lasting
approximately 25mls of moderately sweet nicotine salt
e-liquid.
The second coil is a 0.4Ohm mesh build, rated for 25W-33W.
I found this coil to perform best at 25W-27W, with the
airflow halfway closed. Here, it provides a warm, flavourful
restricted DL vape. Longevity was good with this coil,
lasting approximately 35mls of moderately sweet e-liquid.
Battery life is totally dependent on your choice of coil and
wattage. I was able to consistently get a full day’s vaping on
a single charge, when running the 1.2Ohm coil at 13W. This
was cut down to just an hour when using the 0.4Ohm coil
at 25W. The device charges from flat to full in approximately
an hour, which is fine if you’re using the low wattage option
but may become frustrating if you’re using the mesh build.
In summary, the Exceed Grip Pro is a very competent mini-
AIO and addresses all the issues I had with its predecessor.
I think the 0.4Ohm coil is a bit mismatched for the size of
the internal cell but I don’t have a problem with that, since a
more appropriate coil is also included.
PROS
- Solid MTL experience
- User-friendly
- Tiny form factor
- Good airflow adjustment
CONS
- 0.4Ohm coil mismatched
for the cell capacity
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