The all new DRUGA RDA by Augvape. The DRUGA RDA was designed by Indonesia’s Pride Coil Builder, Mike (@vapeshouse on Instagram) and Augvape which is why many aspect of this RDA are well thought off and executed. The DRUGA is a 24mm RDA which can also be used as a BF Atomizer. What makes the DRUGA stand out is that it features a new and easier way to install coils by using a CSS (Clamp-Snag System) which can be tightened by hand, without the use of a screw driver. Judging by its post holes you can clearly see that this RDA can handle exotic builds with ease.
Here are the Specs of this RDA:
What you get in the box:
Design:
The DRUGA RDA is a beautifully designed RDA. The RDA seems to have a polished look which makes it look great. At first glance, you’ll notice its polished shine which makes it appear almost like a chrome finish. On the one side of the RDA you will see an engraving on it which most likely is the logo for this RDA.
This whole RDA can be broken into 4 pieces:
As soon as you pull off the top cap, you get to the Gold plated build deck. The build deck measure 20mm in diameter and has a good sized juice well. You will notice that the thumb screws are knurled for easy grip and tightening and also have a Phillips head so you can tighten it even further if required.
On the base you have a port which enables you to turn it into a Bottom Feeding device should you wish to use it on your BF mods.
Building and wicking:
Building on this RDA is very simple and doesn’t require much expertise at all. It can easily be built by someone with little building experience. Building on this RDA is just as easy as building on a velocity deck. You first unscrew the thumb screws by hand or by using a screw driver, insert your coils, tighten the screws by hand or screw driver, align your coils, trim the leads and you’re done. It’s just that simple. Wicking this thing is even easier. There’s no tricks or any special way of wicking this thing. All you do is thread your cotton through the coils, trim and tuck. I have had no problems or issues building and wicking this RDA. It was really simple and easy to build on.
The post holes are huge! Seeing that it was designed by a coil artist, it’s no surprise that the posts holes are big. You can easily stick in a big build without any issues. That said, your smaller coils will work great as well. It all comes down to preference and with the Druga, your options are endless. Just check some of the insane builds @raymo2u has done on it on his Instagram page!
The Druga has plenty of airflow! It has more airflow then the Goon RDA. I tend to keep my airflow half open and it works well for me. It definitely has plenty airflow to cool down your big builds. The airflow is controlled by the top cap and because of this, you can close off your airfow halfway and still position it at the centre of your coils.
The use of the Ultem drip tip does have its pros. Since this RDA is made with 304 SS, it will get hot depending on your wattage and if you’re chain vaping it. With the Ultem drip tip, you may not even know the RDA is hot until you touch it. Some of you guys may not be a fan of the Ultem drip tip because of how short it is and in response to this, Augavpe included a delrin drip tip which is significantly taller but isn’t a wide bore.
The flavor off it is excellent and the vapour production is great. I have in mine, a twisted fused Clapton and it works great. With this build I am getting excellent flavor and vapour.
Performance:
This RDA performs excellent! There’s no doubt that this is another excellent product from Augvape. At below $40 this RDA is a no brainer. It is most certainly the best value for money RDA you will ever come across. For an RDA at this price, it competes with some of the more expensive RDA’s. I would have never guessed that this RDA is below $40. The build quality is excellent! I never had to use any extreme force trying to get the top cap off to drip. The threads on it are smooth and the finish is perfect. I personally do not think you will ever get an RDA this great for its price. This is by far the best value for money RDA I have ever used. Everything about it is great.
Pro’s:
I would recommend this RDA to everyone. Once you try it out, you will know why I love mine so much. This is one of those products where you get more than what you pay for. From the overall finish of the product down to its performance, it excels and supersedes all expectations.
Here are the Specs of this RDA:
- 24mm Diameter
- Two Post Build Deck
- Clamp Snag System
- Knurled Thumb Screws
- Phillips Head
- Convenient and Secure Assembly
- 2.5mm by 3mm Slot Space
- 24K Gold Plated Deck
- PEEK Insulator
- 20mm Deck Diameter
- 6mm Deep Juice Well
- Adjustable Dual Airflow
- 12mm by 2mm
- Adjustable via Top Cap
- Rounded Internal Top Cap
- Smooth Vapor Delivery
- 24K Gold Plated 510 Contact
- 304 Stainless Steel
- 810 Drip Tip Fitment
- ULTEM Drip Tip
- 10mm Bore
- Delrin Drip Tip
- 10mm Bore
- CNC Engraved
What you get in the box:
- Augvape Druga RDA
- Hex Key & Bottom Feed Pin
- ULTEM Drip Tip
- Delrin Drip Tip
- Pack of Spares
Design:
The DRUGA RDA is a beautifully designed RDA. The RDA seems to have a polished look which makes it look great. At first glance, you’ll notice its polished shine which makes it appear almost like a chrome finish. On the one side of the RDA you will see an engraving on it which most likely is the logo for this RDA.
This whole RDA can be broken into 4 pieces:
- The drip tip
- The top cap which is used to control your airflow
- The barrel
- The build deck
As soon as you pull off the top cap, you get to the Gold plated build deck. The build deck measure 20mm in diameter and has a good sized juice well. You will notice that the thumb screws are knurled for easy grip and tightening and also have a Phillips head so you can tighten it even further if required.
On the base you have a port which enables you to turn it into a Bottom Feeding device should you wish to use it on your BF mods.
Building and wicking:
Building on this RDA is very simple and doesn’t require much expertise at all. It can easily be built by someone with little building experience. Building on this RDA is just as easy as building on a velocity deck. You first unscrew the thumb screws by hand or by using a screw driver, insert your coils, tighten the screws by hand or screw driver, align your coils, trim the leads and you’re done. It’s just that simple. Wicking this thing is even easier. There’s no tricks or any special way of wicking this thing. All you do is thread your cotton through the coils, trim and tuck. I have had no problems or issues building and wicking this RDA. It was really simple and easy to build on.
The post holes are huge! Seeing that it was designed by a coil artist, it’s no surprise that the posts holes are big. You can easily stick in a big build without any issues. That said, your smaller coils will work great as well. It all comes down to preference and with the Druga, your options are endless. Just check some of the insane builds @raymo2u has done on it on his Instagram page!
The Druga has plenty of airflow! It has more airflow then the Goon RDA. I tend to keep my airflow half open and it works well for me. It definitely has plenty airflow to cool down your big builds. The airflow is controlled by the top cap and because of this, you can close off your airfow halfway and still position it at the centre of your coils.
The use of the Ultem drip tip does have its pros. Since this RDA is made with 304 SS, it will get hot depending on your wattage and if you’re chain vaping it. With the Ultem drip tip, you may not even know the RDA is hot until you touch it. Some of you guys may not be a fan of the Ultem drip tip because of how short it is and in response to this, Augavpe included a delrin drip tip which is significantly taller but isn’t a wide bore.
The flavor off it is excellent and the vapour production is great. I have in mine, a twisted fused Clapton and it works great. With this build I am getting excellent flavor and vapour.
Performance:
This RDA performs excellent! There’s no doubt that this is another excellent product from Augvape. At below $40 this RDA is a no brainer. It is most certainly the best value for money RDA you will ever come across. For an RDA at this price, it competes with some of the more expensive RDA’s. I would have never guessed that this RDA is below $40. The build quality is excellent! I never had to use any extreme force trying to get the top cap off to drip. The threads on it are smooth and the finish is perfect. I personally do not think you will ever get an RDA this great for its price. This is by far the best value for money RDA I have ever used. Everything about it is great.
Pro’s:
- Excellent build quality
- Great finish/design
- Easy to build and wick
- Smooth airflow
- Threads are smooth
- Huge post holes
- Can be used on BF devices
- PRICE POINT
- I can't find any cons with this RDA. I personally love everything about it.
I would recommend this RDA to everyone. Once you try it out, you will know why I love mine so much. This is one of those products where you get more than what you pay for. From the overall finish of the product down to its performance, it excels and supersedes all expectations.
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