Drag VS. Drag (Black) Resin + Uforce T1
It’s almost like Chuck Norris vs. a heavier, more protruding Chuck Norris. That’s basically the Drag 157 compared to the newer Black and Resin version. There are subtle differences, mainly cosmetic and concerning the Gene Chip used, but both are equally beautifully crafted, hard hitting devices. This device was won via a Giveaway from Voopoo, but I thought it would be fun to just look at a few differences between devices.
Aesthetics
Aside from color and design, they are pretty aesthetically similar. The body of the Black Resin Drag is Zinc Alloy, with a colorful Resin Panel on one side. The original is an anodized Zinc Alloy with a Carbon Fiber inlay. So, some quick differences. The Carbon Fiber sided Drag is actually recessed, the sides of the alloy seemingly holding it snugly in place while it’s quite the opposite on the Resin version which actually sits out of the alloy confines. It protrudes, making it the tallest point on that side of the mod. Not a big deal, mind you, but it does feel a little different than the uniformity of the original.
The face buttons of the original also have a beefier feel, as well as a coating that can warp over time. You won’t quite see it, as this mainly starts on the inner part of the mod first. The next sort of subtle difference is the 510 connector, the original boasting a very flat, even surface while the Black Resin has a sort of domed, rounded appearance. The depth may look incredibly similar, but the connector sits slightly lower in the Black Resin version. The Carbon Fiber version boasts the Genevape logo on the bottom of the mod, as well as being Designed and Manufactured by Voopoo, while the Black Resin simply says ‘Designed by Voopoo in California, Assembled in China’. They chose not to add the tamper sticker in the Black Resin addition, that usually sits neatly above the left top screw in the battery sled, instead using an almost impossible to view printed number on the left bottom screw.
A little issue I have had with the Black Resin version is that the magnetized battery door has some serious wiggle to it. I can sit and wiggle it with my thumb for this incessant noise, but it functions perfectly. Notably, the Black Resin battery door weighs considerably less than the door of the original version. Gone are the marks from skin and oils that would get caught in the etching of the original, as it does not occur on the Black Resin version, a huge plus for those of use that will stare at smudges for seemingly forever.
Notable Differences
- Black Resin weighs a few grams more than the original Carbon Fiber version, while the battery door actually weighs less than the door of the original.
- Upgraded US Gene.Fan Chip in the Black Resin
- Prominent etched Drag Logo on the Black Resin
- Thinner, non-coated face buttons on the Black Resin
- Protruding Resin panel, velvety-smooth, matte feel
- Black Resin battery bay slightly more snug
I will still lay out the software, just in case anyone is interested at taking a look at the rundown on the features. The Drag 157 still remains a seriously customizable device that is also affordable. Voopoo blasted onto the market with a little bit of skepticism, but the products speak for themselves. Hearty devices that offer quick firing, awesome chips, and sexy sharp edges. The edges are still sharp by the way. No one cares about that though. Let them be sharp I say.
The Companion App for the Drag can be found at en.voopootech.com/download-support
It is labeled under ‘Configuration Software’, separate from the ‘Drag Upgrade Firmware’.
The Configuration Software is incredibly simple, plainly laid out in an easy to understand format. They made sure it was easy, and simple to understand. It is comprised of four main sections:
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Welcome Page
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Device Info
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Rom update
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Customize
-Display
-Parameters
-Temp Lines
- Power Lines
Much can be controlled via the Companion App, from the display brightness, Logo, to extending the 10s cutoff. You can even change various error messages to display the message of your choosing. Instead of ‘Atomizer Short’ you could simply display ‘Aw Shucks’.
Note:
If any of you still have Firmware Version V1.0.0.2 lurking on your computers from the days of old, don’t use it. It was removed from Voopoo’s Support pages a while ago, and will only serve to wreak havoc on your device. It will cause shut-off issues, to a full on brick-like state. This can be reversed, but you run the risk of the device not being recognized once V1.0.0.2 is installed.
Ejuice, and No-No’s
If ever you listened to me about anything, listen here. Don’t get ejuice in the 510 of the Drag 157. Just don’t. Some mods can be saved well before they short into oblivion, start firing on their own, or get crunchy horrible buttons, and some cannot. There is a small, fitted seal that sits neatly under the 510 plate in the Drag 157. This seal is easily, easily degraded by flooding ejuice or constant over-dripping. To prolong the life of your Drag, avoid getting eliquid in the 510 connector. The seal could very well be a wonderfully updated version in the Black Resin Drag, but heck if I am ripping it open to find out.
Uforce T1 Tank
Pure, unadulterated, Steam-Punk awesomeness. Fibers beware; you will stick to the knurling on the base and top of the tank. With the Drag Black Resin Kit, comes the Uforce T1 Tank, along with (2) U2 0.4ohm coils. While I would have loved to try the N1 Mesh coils, the U2 coils were thoroughly enjoyable. While the Uforce T1 comes with an 8ml bulge glass and chimney extender, the most flavor is the shortest distance, using the 3.5ml glass and simply tossing the extender aside. You can just tell when something is smoothly designed, not rushed or pushed out with the snap of a finger. The original Uforce tank had such a great reception, that it only made sense the T1 would do well also. The airflow is butter-smooth, and not so airy that you would lose out on flavor. It does a fantastic job of adequately distributing heat.
I am not a tank and premade coil person. Nope, not me. I like hearty dual coils in an airy RDA, with long sustained hits. Part of the issue I have had with tanks is the lack of moisture they provided. They would also be so dry, so flavorless. The U2 coils were actually enjoyable to the point of really tasting my eliquid even at a low flavor percentage. The fact that coils like the Fireluke Mesh can be used also makes it a hell of tank. The U2 Coils provide a mid-range flavor, best used at around 55-65 watts, although listed at 40-80 watts. A serious design flaw concerning some of the beastly coils coming out is the seals used on them. Think back to the tiny little coils that fit the eGo One Mega. They were tiny, tiny coils with a barely visible little seal near the airflow. The bigger these seals become, the more they get squished while screwing into an atomizer base, effectively impacting the flavor. I did not have that issue here, although that issue plagued some of the other tanks I have used with larger coil types. The 14mm Resin Drip Tip is so effective at limiting the heat transfer, even without using the chimney extender. It provides immense flavor for a premade coil and tank setup.
Uforce & Uforce T1 Coils (Voopoo)
Uforce T1 Spec-a-roos
- 24.6mm Tank Diamenter
- 3.5mL Standard Juice Capacity
- 8mL Maximum Juice Capacity
- Superior 304 Stainless Steel Construction
- Pyrex Glass Reinforcement
- Quick Vent Channel Design - Rapid Heat Discharge
- Short Chimney - Flavor-Focused
- UFORCE OCC Coil Technology
- 0.4ohm U2 Dual Coil - rated for 40-80W
- Convenient Sliding Top-Fill Method
- Precision Triple Auxiliary Bottom Airflow Control
- 14mm Resin Widebore Drip Tip - Vibrant Colorways
- 24K Gold-Plated 510 Connection
Drag 157 Black Resin Kit w/ Uforce T1 Contents:
- 1 DRAG 157W Box Mod
- 1 UFORCE T1 Sub-Ohm Tank
- 2 0.4ohm U2 Dual Coils
- 1 Spare Glass Tube
- Spare Parts & O-Rings
- Instructional Manual
Hope you enjoyed! 
