Phase3 Vaporizers

greenganja

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Main goal is to get these pending ZXXL's wrapped up and sent out.
Been taking longer than expected, I apologize for that, some of the wait is my fault as I was very methodical and calculated with submitting that one as it's by far the most complicated, risky, and expensive project I've done yet. It's really important to me that they come out perfect.
I appreciate your research and development process in making sure to fine tune and dial the product in before you release it. I'm really looking forward to the release of this product. 18 mm air flow and the thermal mass of the ceramic should make for a robust heat source. = Some smooth terpy rippin' at lower temps. Can't wait to try it.
 

invertedisdead

PHASE3
Manufacturer
Oh damn. I didn't realise the genius of that design. So you have the heat calories of the 16mm format, with the more open airflow of the 18mm connection. Very clever. I get it now.

It’s based on my last glass / quartz design before I started PHASE3.

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I would argue that installing a coil on a ball vape head, as opposed to repairing a car, barely resembles work.

Hey to each their own, I’ve installed hundreds of them and still find it a bit tricky at times as it’s pretty much a true interference fit.

Cheers and thanks for your interest in my gear 🙏
 

RedZep

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It’s based on my last glass / quartz design before I started PHASE3.

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Hey to each their own, I’ve installed hundreds of them and still find it a bit tricky at times as it’s pretty much a true interference fit.

Cheers and thanks for your interest in my gear 🙏
In the future, if my ZX coil needs replacing. Am I going to be able replicate the fit? I'm based in UK so I think about this sometimes. It's one of the positives to a wireless version imo.
 

invertedisdead

PHASE3
Manufacturer
In the future, if my ZX coil needs replacing. Am I going to be able replicate the fit? I'm based in UK so I think about this sometimes. It's one of the positives to a wireless version imo.

I think there was one person that had trouble completing the installation themselves.
That said, it's a small sample size, there hasn't been a lot of defective coils that warranted replacement, less than 10 for sure.

When I say it's like working on a car I didn't mean to suggest that it's like rebuilding an engine or something elaborate - perhaps that was a poor analogy, I just meant that it takes a little installation effort and maybe a pair of pliers.

But yeah, it's a good reasoning for wireless.

Mines on for around 22 hour a day though so I still stand by the ruggedness of these industrial process systems.
 

PrematureEvaporation

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When I say it's like working on a car I didn't mean to suggest that it's like rebuilding an engine or something elaborate - perhaps that was a poor analogy, I just meant that it takes a little installation effort and maybe a pair of pliers.

I get what you were saying. Perhaps a better way to phrase it would be like going to the bike shop and buying a replacement inner tube which you install yourself, versus paying that same shop parts and labour to replace it for you.

I like paying for convenience personally, I am one lazy fucker.. although I prefer the term energy efficient ;)

Always good to know how to do it yourself though, better to pay for someone else to do something out of convenience rather than necessity IMO
 

invertedisdead

PHASE3
Manufacturer
I get what you were saying. Perhaps a better way to phrase it would be like going to the bike shop and buying a replacement inner tube which you install yourself, versus paying that same shop parts and labour to replace it for you.

I like paying for convenience personally, I am one lazy fucker.. although I prefer the term energy efficient ;)

Always good to know how to do it yourself though, better to pay for someone else to do something out of convenience rather than necessity IMO

Funny thing is I don't even own a car :lol:
 

invertedisdead

PHASE3
Manufacturer
@invertedisdead, what's the difference between ZX, ZXL, ZXXL? Which do I have?
Do I need another version?( I'm sure for company support I do!)

Here's another combo! (ZX?/ ASTHMATIC GLASS

Howdy friend, love seeing all the sweet headies! :rockon:

I believe you have the 14MM ZX, which is my most popular model.

The latest ZX and the ZXL look nearly identical but the ZXL is sized up for 18MM joints / glass. The ZXL was just a limited 50 unit release, though there’s been some discussion and interest in bringing that one back.

The ZXXL is the upcoming 25MM wireless model and is also a limited release of 50 units. Most of them are already claimed but there’s still a handful of them left for preorder.

It’s looking like they won’t exactly be completed before the months over but they are currently in production now which is a major relief to see some progress. The truth is these are some of the most advanced parts ever produced in this material, and I don’t just mean for a vaporizer.

Most advanced ceramic parts are very simple designs that just need to leverage the material properties of a technical ceramic, but this ZXXL is extremely complicated and involves production on a multitude of multi million dollar machines to produce these parts.
 

invertedisdead

PHASE3
Manufacturer
@invertedisdead in case you reintroduce the ZXL in the same version as the first round of pre-orders do you think it will remain the same or might something change? Thanks

Not completely sure on that one yet; there's a couple renditions I've teased around that I think have potential, but the original model already works excellent and people loved that one as-is.

Potentially it might get the threaded top cap with Z8 style air inlets.
Not sure on dropping down to the 16MM coil size for it or not, I like that idea personally for the lightweight handling, but too many people seem to appropriate coil size with vape performance so it could be a mistake not doing the ZXL in 20MM like the original release.

I just tried this little spiked Sherlock-esque dry piece with the ZX. Flavor was excellent using this method.

Terp injector :rockon:

A lot of ZX owners like to use small dry rigs like those hooks!
Keeps the flavor super pure and the airflow super open.

I rock the ZX exclusively on hooks like yours, or a tiny bottle bubbler. It's amazing.

🙏🙏🙏
 

kimura

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I’ve been using the same piece. I think I got it from vgoodiez. Works great for me. Provides all the cooling I need with minimal surface for vapor to condense on and no drag. It’s also pretty tough! Survived a few decent drops.

Ideally I’d like something by like this hook but with a base. The couchlog hook looks perfect but the price is high
 

Timps27

Feel like I’m winnin’ when I’m losin’ again
Seriously bro, the flavor from that combo is just insane. I love ripping bigger bowl one pulls on water pipes, and some of them still manage to deliver great flavor. But going from those to a little snapper from ZX on a nice dry pipe is almost like going from smoking to vaping.

A low temp ZXXL on a dry pipe might just be the ‘cold fusion’ moment, so to speak. :science:
 
Seriously bro, the flavor from that combo is just insane. I love ripping bigger bowl one pulls on water pipes, and some of them still manage to deliver great flavor. But going from those to a little snapper from ZX on a nice dry pipe is almost like going from smoking to vaping.

A low temp ZXXL on a dry pipe might just be the ‘cold fusion’ moment, so to speak. :science:
Although not massive differences every injector style ball vape I've tried has had the edge for flavour over defusion style ones. Although with both the ability to load bigger bowls and blast through them in one go you could be right with that much vapour. Really tempted by both the zx and zxxl. Both look like great vapes.
 

greenganja

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Although not massive differences every injector style ball vape I've tried has had the edge for flavour over defusion style ones. Although with both the ability to load bigger bowls and blast through them in one go you could be right with that much vapour. Really tempted by both the zx and zxxl. Both look like great vapes.
@CreatureGlass I'm an old stoner from way back. And I have had many different herb vape's through the years. I still have my old school Magic Flight Launch Box and Purple Days log vape from back in the day. I can personally vouch for the ZX. The ZX is a very versatile little vape. I've found that setting temps low anywhere between 500 and 525 produce excellent flavor. And if you just want to blow your head off with a big satisfying rip just turn it up anywhere between 550 and 600. When you turn it up to the higher temps as soon as you mate the injector head inside of the zx ceramic bowl it's almost instant vapor production at these temps, all be it with a little less flavor of course than at the lower temps. So with the ZX you can have both good flavor and powerful ripping machine when turned up to higher temperatures. I placed an order for the ZXXL back in July still waiting for that one to ship when it's released. Phase3 still have some open orders for the ZXXL if you might be so tempted you should jump on one now. I find with Phase3 it's better to jump on the pre-orders and wait a while, because he only makes limited production run's of certain models and may never make that same on again. It just depends on how well they move if Ryan were to choose to continue with that given model. Peace
 

Spy Car

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A question about the potential Phase 3 options.

I'm in the market for a ball style vaporizer (my first) and from what I'm reading the Phase 3 vapes sound like they are right up my alley.

Here are my preferences, and I'd appreciate any input on which Phase 3 would suit me best.

While I have huge lung capacity and enjoy the occasional huge rip, my general style runs closer to microdosing. I would not mind some latitude in the size of my rips, but if I could only maximize one feature it would be to maximize small bowls.

Flavor, for me, is key. I'm fair new as a full-time "post-combuster" and I'm still dialing in my preferences, but I do know that I fall on the spectrum of those who appreciate lower-temp hits that are full of terpenes (and am conversely and not a fan of near-combusted roastyness or a burnt "popcorn-like" flavor).

My guess that I would prefer a convection dominant (or pure convection?) vape over conduction due to the above, but have no experience with any ball vape, so it is merely an educated guess.

In terms of effects, I almost always consume sativa-dominant strains that give me a lift. I seek the energizing/stimulating effects and uplifting euphoria from herb (in the main) rather than seeking herb that will knock me out. I want to function.

If the vape methods is good at maximizing the effects per unit of herb used, especially when using smaller amounts, that's a plus.

Is the standard 14mm ZX what I should consider most strongly or do the 18mm and 25mm options have reasons for consideration given my preferences?

Thanks in advance,

Bill
 
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RedZep

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A question about the potential Phase 3 options.

I'm in the market for a ball style vaporizer (my first) and from what I'm reading the Phase 3 vapes sound like they are right up my alley.

Here are my preferences, and I'd appreciate any input on which Phase 3 would suit me best.

While I have huge lung capacity and enjoy the occasional huge rip, my general style runs closer to microdosing. I would not mind some latitude in the size of my rips, but if I could only maximize one feature it would be to maximize small bowls.

Flavor, for me, is key. I'm fair new as a full-time "post-combuster" and I'm still dialing in my preferences, but I do know that I fall on the spectrum of those who appreciate lower-temp hits that are full of terpenes (and am conversely and not a fan of near-combusted roastyness or a burnt "popcorn-like" flavor).

My guess that I would prefer a convection dominant vape over conduction due to the above, but have no experience with any ball vape, so it is merely an educated guess.

In terms of effects, I almost always consume sativa-dominant strains that give me a lift. I seek the energizing/stimulating effects and uplifting euphoria from herb (in the main) rather than seeking herb that will knock me out. I want to function.

If the vape methods is good at maximizing the effects per unit of herb used, especially when using smaller amounts, that's a plus.

Is the standard 14mm ZX what I should consider most strongly or do the 18mm and 25mm options have reasons for consideration given my preferences?

Thanks in advance,

Bill
For me yes 14mm. Reasoning is it can blast a half bowl 0.075g or a full bowl 0.15g easily in one hit.
Pure convection and doesn't need a bowl preheat.
The 14mm is the smallest heat mass ball vape that can still crush microdoses. This means there is less excess heat shooting down your throat, allowing for use tiny small dry glass pieces and j-hooks, allowing for even more flavour.
 

Spy Car

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I would say yes, you want a ZX, especially if you run more towards microdosing. The ZX is really the only ball vape I use anymore.

This is what I suspected. Thanks for the confirmation.

With the ZX, if I wanted to deviate from my general preferences and/or I had a friend over who loves big rips, does the capacity of the ZX allow for that (along with optimizing microdosing) in your estimation?

Thank you for the input!

RedZep: For me yes 14mm. Reasoning is it can blast a half bowl 0.075g or a full bowl 0.15g easily in one hit.
Pure convection and doesn't need a bowl preheat.
The 14mm is the smallest heat mass ball vape that can still crush microdoses. This means there is less excess heat shooting down your throat, allowing for use tiny small dry glass pieces and j-hooks, allowing for even more flavour.

Sounds perfect. Much appreciated!

Bill
 
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invertedisdead

PHASE3
Manufacturer
With the ZX, if I wanted to deviate from my general preferences and/or I had a friend over who loves big rips, does the capacity of the ZX allow for that (along with optimizing microdosing) in your estimation?

The upcoming ZX Plug & Play bundles come with the new 3 shelf bowl which will allow ~0.25g+ loads in the deepest screen position.

Is the standard 14mm ZX what I should consider most strongly or do the 18mm and 25mm options have reasons for consideration given my preferences?

If you tend to prefer smaller doses I would definitely suggest the 14MM ZX for your usage style.

The ZX is specifically designed to replicate the quick "one hit snap" from combustion bong hits, but with a super pure and clean hot air extraction.

You can dial the temperature in so that you never taste an over roasted or burnt hit; it was very important that the ZX be capable of that.
This keeps the flavor punchy and fresh.

The ZX is the 8th/8.5 generation of my original ruby ball vape design, which started right here on this forum and in this same thread over 4 years ago.

One of the things I disliked about convection vaporizers is their reputation for needing a long inhalation to start producing vapor.
The ZX's smaller size bowl and body "concentrates" the heated air to deliver a dense, quick extraction without needing to inhale excessive hot air. This leads to smooth, efficient, tasty, and potent vapor.

Cheers Bill and thanks so much for your interest in my work!
 

RedZep

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This is what I suspected. Thanks for the confirmation.

With the ZX, if I wanted to deviate from my general preferences and/or I had a friend over who loves big rips, does the capacity of the ZX allow for that (along with optimizing microdosing) in your estimation?

Thank you for the input!



Sounds perfect. Much appreciated!

Bill
No problem. I should add I think it's the only ball vape on the market that is optimal for microdoses. All the others have compromises as they were not designed for microdoses in mind.

Even the Pinch Hitter which was ostensibly designed just for micrososes fails in its execution, as it has far too much excess mass, requiring larger glass pieces. It is also huge, and doesn't create a good fit with its bowl. The airtight fit of the ZX, and the small distance from head to bowl are part of why it can crush small amounts so efficiently.

There is also aesthetics to consider. Here is how the zx bowl looks on a Tiny bottle bubbler.
you can see how elegant it is. The head is also light, so once it is sealed into the bowl, you can use it hands free.

As an avid micrososer I think these things matter massively. When you use smaller doses you are quite likely going to have more doses. So ritual, aesthetics, and ergonomics matter massively, as any failings in these areas will be exposed constantly. If you have never seen a B0 on a j-hook, let me tell you it ain't pretty.
 
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