Mad Heaters Tempest 2 Vaporizer for Maximum Control

A ball vape doesn't necessarily have to be large or sit on a desk. The Mad Heaters Tempest 2 brings the principle into a compact format and works completely without a built-in battery or electronics. Instead, you heat the heating cap with an external heat source.

The Tempest 2 by Mad Heaters is therefore primarily aimed at users who want to control their session themselves and value efficient use of their herbs.

Mad Heaters Tempest 2 brings ball vape technology to pocket size

Around 50 zirconium oxide balls with a diameter of 3 mm sit in the head of the Tempest. When heated, these small balls store energy and then transfer it to the incoming air. The hot air flows through the bowl from above and through additional openings from the side. This promotes even extraction without you having to awkwardly stir the herbs during the session. Technically, the pen vaporizer thus works convection-dominantly and comes very close to the principle of pure convection.

The core is made of high-quality Grade 5 titanium. The chamber, shaft, and head are noticeably designed for durability, while the aluminum heat shield very effectively protects the hand from the direct heat of the core. The mechanical construction is robust and does not require sensitive electronics.

For precise control, there is a visual green temperature indicator on the heating cap. Three markings help you choose between a stronger focus on flavor, a balanced setting, and more intense extraction. Additionally, a click disc acoustically signals the temperature range. Repeatable results therefore depend less on a digital display than on a consistent heating routine.

Ball materials and their influence on the session

The modular design allows you to change the character of the Tempest V2 without having to replace the entire vaporizer.

The Tempest V2 can be adapted to your session

The bowl can be adjusted to three sizes via the position of the chamber screen. Mad Heaters states approximately 0.1 g, 0.15 g, and 0.2 g as the bowl size. You should avoid packing it tightly, as this can block the side air passages.

The Tempest V2 also offers more leeway in terms of airflow than many simple mechanical competitors. Four air slits on the cap can be opened or closed. A second regulator is located directly in the housing as a carb. This allows you to comfortably adjust the draw resistance and directly influence it while inhaling.

How to use the Tempest 2

• Grind your herbs medium to medium-coarse so that enough air can flow through the bowl.

• Fill the chamber loosely and smooth the surface instead of pressing the material down.

• Initially set the airflow open and keep the carb closed.

• Heat the heating cap with a suitable induction heater or butane torch.

• Observe the visual indicator and stop heating shortly before your desired mark, as residual heat can move the pointer a little further.

• Draw evenly and then place the hot cap on a suitable magnet.

These steps also form the most important basis of a Tempest 2 operating manual. After a few sessions, you can specifically adjust the heating duration, airflow, and filling quantity to your preferred performance.

The Mad Heaters Vaporizer works with external heat

There is no internal heater in the Tempest. A suitable induction heater is ideal for induction, as it makes it easier to repeat defined heating cycles. As a starting point, suitable devices mention about 80 W and 30 to 40 seconds from a completely cold state. For an already warm device, the required time is shorter. These values serve as a guide and must match the induction heater used and the configuration.

A butane torch, on the other hand, makes the mechanical vaporizer completely independent of electricity. You guide the flame evenly around the cap and orient yourself by the visual indicator. If you already own a Cuboo Heater or the Ispire Wand, you should check before use whether the respective setup is suitable for the heating cap.

The integrated cooling unit guides the vapor to the mouthpiece via a titanium spiral. An additional adapter is not required for many water filters, as the conical end can be used directly with 10mm, 14mm, and 18mm connections.

Practical accessories can facilitate handling. The Tempest Case offers a way to store the still warm device more safely. The Reload assists in preparing and changing fillings. If you already own a Mad Heaters Reload Gen 2, you should check its fit for your setup. The Mad Heaters Reload Gen 3, as a more current accessory, is particularly interesting for prepared portions and handling the hot cap. Accessories such as the Mad Heaters Revolve Gen 2 should also be checked in advance for the desired combination.

The Tempest as a vaporizer is aimed at experienced users

The Tempest is particularly suitable for experienced users who consciously want to influence heating technology, bowl, airflow, and heat behavior. Those who want to turn on a vaporizer, choose a temperature, and start immediately, however, must first get used to the mechanical concept. This is precisely what distinguishes the Tempest V2 from many electronic devices.

When comparing the Tempest 2 vs. DynaVap M7, two different approaches meet. The DynaVap M7 relies on a more reduced mechanical concept. The Mad Heaters Tempest 2 complements this basic principle with a ball-vape heating system, more extensive airflow control, and stronger internal cooling. Instead of a classic winner's comparison, this classification helps better with the selection.

Maintenance remains manageable despite the many adjustment options. The shaft allows for largely tool-free disassembly. Screens and suitable metal parts can be cleaned separately, while O-rings should remain dry. A little care is advisable during cleaning, as the thin screens can bend.

Therefore, when comparing various vaporizer reviews, with the Tempest, one should pay less attention to pure performance values than to the usage concept. Its strength lies in the combination of convection, manual control, and a system that can be adapted via ball material, chamber, and cooling.

How exactly is the Tempest 2 used?

So that you can start right after purchase, here is a short guide on how to use the Tempest 2:

1. First, use the three-stage screen to determine the desired amount of herbs. After you have set the size of the heating chamber, loosely fill it with your herbs.

2. Close the herb chamber with the twist-to-lock ball screen.

3. Heat the cap either with an induction heater like The Wand or with a jet flame lighter until it clicks. Alternatively, you can orient yourself by the visual temperature display. It's worth experimenting a little here until you find your personal sweet spot.

4. Draw evenly and controlled on the mouthpiece and enjoy the convection-heavy vapor until you hear the cool-down click. After that, you can heat it again or end the session.

How is the Tempest 2 cleaned?

The Tempest 2 is also refreshingly uncomplicated to clean. The ball vape cap and the outer shell usually do not need constant cleaning. Most other components can be easily cleaned with rubbing alcohol after disassembly.

For the balls, simple blowing out is usually sufficient. For the silicone rings, a mild cleaning solution is usually enough.

Tip: A little silicone grease on the O-rings makes it easier to assemble the vaporizer. At the same time, this supports the durability of the seals.

Conclusion: Mad Heaters combines control with mechanics in the Tempest

The Tempest V2 is right for you if you are looking for a durable mechanical vaporizer and prefer to fine-tune your session yourself. Mad Heaters combines ball vape technology, Grade 5 titanium, and analog temperature control with numerous adjustment options. The absence of electronics simultaneously reduces the number of components that can age over time.

If you want to buy the Tempest 2, you should include the required heat source in your decision. A Tempest 2 Bundle can be useful if it already includes a suitable induction heater or other necessary accessories. Those who want to buy the Mad Heaters Tempest should also consider transport, reloading, and possibly alternative balls. For variants such as Racing Green or a Mad Heaters Tempest Wood version, the color or material appearance primarily concerns the design and not the fundamental heating principle.

Product details

• Heating technology: convection-dominant ball-vape heating system

• Heat source: suitable induction heater or butane torch

• Core material: Grade 5 titanium

• Balls from factory: Zirconium oxide, 3 mm

• Chamber size: approx. 0.1 g, 0.15 g or 0.2 g

• Practical quantity with loose filling: approx. 0.07 g, 0.12 g or 0.15 g

• Temperature control: visual indicator and mechanical click signal

• Airflow: dual adjustable airflow

• Cooling unit: integrated titanium cooling spiral

• Water filter: direct use with 10mm, 14mm, and 18mm connections

• Battery: none

• Electronics: none

• Construction: modular design with largely tool-free disassembly

• Material variants: Titanium as the central construction material

• Heating principle: Ball vape with predominantly convective heat transfer

• Cordless operation: possible with a suitable burner

• Induction: usable with a suitable induction system

• Length: approx. 122 mm

• Weight: approx. 46 g

Scope of delivery:

• 1x MAD Heaters Tempest 2 Vaporizer in selected color
• 1x Heat cap with zirconium balls
• 1x Cooling unit
• 2x Retaining screens (for fixing in the heating chamber)
• 3x Bowl screens
• 1x Click Disk
• 1x Tool for inserting the retaining screens
• 3x O-rings 6mm diameter
• 1x O-ring 8mm diameter
• 1x Set of Zirconium Balls (3mm)
• 1x Cooling unit (medium cooling)
• 1x Replacement screw

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