TEMPEST 2 — Red

The TEMPEST 2 is made from Grade-5 titanium with zirconium oxide balls as a heat store. Grade-5 titanium is also used in medical technology and aerospace because it does not release harmful substances at high temperatures.

The body is lightweight, extremely heat-resistant and biologically inert. At vaporiser temperatures, titanium remains neutral in flavour. The chamber has three positions for the screen, allowing the load size to be adjusted: approx. 0,1 g, 0,15 g or 0,2 g. Suitable for micro-dosers and full sessions alike. At a total weight of just 46 g, the TEMPEST 2 is one of the lightest ball vape stems – by comparison, the Vestratto Tornado weighs over 60 g. Titanium also feels pleasantly warm and conducts heat more slowly than stainless steel.

The jet flame offers maximum control and costs only 10–20 €, while the induction heater is more consistent and more convenient for daily users.

The TEMPEST 2 works with any single jet flame, but also with induction heaters such as the YLL 3.0 from MAD Heaters itself. Heat-up time with a jet: approx. 15–20 seconds, with IH: approx. 10–15 seconds depending on the mode.

The flame method offers maximum control – the temperature can be adjusted intuitively through the distance and angle of the flame. IH mode is more convenient and more repeatable: two modes (Session and On-Demand) cover different draw techniques. Both methods deliver dense convection hits, as the zirconium oxide balls act as a heat store and release heat evenly into the air regardless of the source.

Via induction heaters such as the YLL 3.0, the TEMPEST 2 supports two modes: Session (constant power) and On-Demand (short energy pulses).

The first mode provides even, regulated power for session-based vaping – the material is extracted over a longer period at a constant temperature, similar to an electronic session vaporiser.

The second mode works with short energy pulses, which are particularly suitable for on-demand hits: heating occurs only while inhaling, which reduces material consumption and enables more intense single draws. Both modes use the zirconium oxide balls as a heat store – the difference lies in the energy input, not in the vapour path. The compatible YLL 3.0 supports both modes directly.

The TEMPEST 2 fits directly into 10 mm, 14 mm and 18 mm water filter adapters – without an additional adapter.

This covers the three most common joint sizes. Water cooling makes the vapour noticeably smoother, which is especially important at higher temperatures (from 210 °C upwards). For the best effect, a small bubbler setup with little dead space is recommended so the vapour does not cool too much and the flavours are preserved. The combination of zirconium oxide convection and water filtration produces surprisingly dense, cool hits that in direct comparison resemble desktop ball vapes such as the FlowerPot B2. The integrated WPA connection of the TEMPEST 2 sits firmly and does not wobble.

Both are premium-quality titanium ball vapes; the TEMPEST 2 weighs less and offers three chamber positions, while the Tornado stands out with spin airflow.

In terms of flavour, both deliver excellent vapour. The TEMPEST 2 is lighter and more flexible in load size, while the Tornado feels more premium in its construction with its spin-airflow design.

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Soak the zirconium oxide balls and the screen in isopropyl alcohol (90 %+) for 15–30 minutes, rinse them, then let them air-dry. Clean the titanium body with a pipe cleaner.

Titanium is corrosion-resistant and can withstand even longer soaking without damage. Cleaning interval: a deep clean is recommended after about 10–15 sessions. With daily use, it is enough to briefly blow out the screen after each session. The modular design of the TEMPEST 2 makes maintenance particularly easy: all parts can be disassembled without tools, cleaned individually and replaced cheaply when worn. Replacement screens and balls are available directly from MAD Heaters.