The Magma RDA by Paradigm Modz

Paradigm Magma RDA

Paradigm Magma RDA

Update: The Magma was one of the best RDA’s to come out last year. Paradigm Modz seems to have shifted their focus to other products. You can still find clone versions.

Magma clone in stock for $12.57

The Magma RDA is a rebuildable dripping atomizer made by Paradigm. The Magma is made of surgical grade stainless steel and features quite a unique design. The airflow is unconventional for a dripper, but the Magma isn’t just a gimmick. This device is a really interesting alternative to the more mainstream rebuildables.

The airflow is brought in through the sides of the device and then released underneath the coils via channels inside the deck. This releases air to the coils in a way more similar to the Kayfun Lite or Russian 91%. Most conventional RDA’s bring the air in near the side of the coil which changes the direction as it leaves the top. You do loose a little bit of vapor production with the Magma RDA design, but you gain a more intense flavor. This device performs quite well. It should be noted as well that the Magma comes in one of the fanciest boxes I’ve seen to date. Its a treasure chest complete with a metal latch. Paradigm are very proud of the Magma and I appreciate the details down to the opulent package. Very nice touch. But on to the RDA itself.

Magma Airflow Control

Magma Airflow Control

Breaking the Magma Down

The Magma RDA is made of 3 main parts: the deck, the airflow control ring and the top cap. The deck features the standard 510 connection on the bottom with an extension screw. It will fit on any 510 mod you put it on. Extension screws are important to me because they are way more adjustable and you’ll ensure a good fit on any mod.

The deck is like nothing else and is what makes this RDA so unique. The Magma features only 2 posts – 1 positive and 1 negative. Each post uses a standard flathead screw top. The posts are surrounded by the two airflow chambers. These are the chambers that allow air to come in and release underneath where you build your coils. There are 2 large juice wells between the two airflow chambers. If you wick this right you can get more juice into this RDA than any other that I’ve tried. I can easily drip 25 drops into this thing which makes it really useful for vaping away.

Magma Conical Cap

Magma Conical Cap

The airflow control ring fits around the deck and features a series of holes in various sizes. This makes it easy to control the amount of air you want coming into the unit. It works great for both mouth hits and lung hits when vaping. You just dial the ring to your personal taste and you’ve got it. Also worth noting is the hole pattern as it allows for both single and double coil builds.

Once you have the airflow control where you want it, you lock it into place by screwing on the top cap. Very nice and easy to adjust. The top cap is a slightly conical design which, as we know on well built devices, this spins the air as it goes to the drip tip creating a more dense and smoother vape. The Magma RDA doesn’t come with a drip tip, but the standard connection will fit any standard drip tip you want to use.

Magma RDA Deck

Magma RDA Deck

Performance

The Magma is quite different in how it performs than some of the more traditional RDA designs you see. This is not a cloud blower. You do get a satisfying vape out of this, but its more about flavor than it is big clouds. This is fine for me. The flavor is as good or better than it is on some of the popular RDA’s such as the Zenith, Tobh or even the Castle. I actually like to use this in situations where I don’t want big clouds, but want the top flavor of a dripper. This is nice if you’re around a bunch of non-vapers.

Should I get the Magma RDA?

The Magma is an extremely high quality, high end RDA. Its not cheap and I’ve not seen a clone of this yet. Is it worth the money? For flavor and beautiful design quality, absolutely. If you’re looking for a cloud chucker you might not like this. Personally I love clouds, but I still have a place for this in my collection. I’m extremely happy with it.

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Comments

  1. hoodust says

    Great review. I also really liked your comparison of the Tobh and Tobh clone… from someone who is obviously passionate about his gear, it’s nice to hear what the money for an original gets you. That said, I’m pretty cheap! And pretty new to decent gear, making it hard to shell out the money, at least without a knowledgeable review. Now that Magma clones are readily available, any chance of you doing a Magma/clone comparison? Thanks for all the education!

  2. says

    You nailed it on this as a top pick!
    I thought it was kinda gimmicky….NOPE. This is the best atty I have bought this year….and thats out of probably 15….
    different tobhs, A carlos creations monster cloud….which would be my second…its a beast once you get the build right..another patriot, a helios(just not a fan) , a whole gang of 26650’s…

    JUST BUY IT ALREADY. I run mine as a single on 20ga at .2ish and leave both vents open, big bore tip that came with my silver wolf…clouds for days! Looks out of place on a 3lb copper mod, but hey, it gets the job DONE.

  3. scott says

    I had a question can I double coil the magma I have a magma but I only have 1 coil on it right now because that’s what the people at the vapor store put on it when I first got a mod but they told me I can put a double coil on it but wasn’t forsure but yea great post please reply