TEMPEST 2 — All Black (Ti)

The TEMPEST 2 is made from Grade 5 titanium with zirconium oxide balls as its 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 light, extremely heat-resistant and biologically inert. At vaporiser temperatures, titanium remains flavour-neutral. The chamber has three positions for the screen, allowing the fill quantity to be adjusted: approx. 0.1 g, 0.15 g or 0.2 g. Suitable for microdosers and full sessions alike. The total weight of just 46 g makes the TEMPEST 2 one of the lightest ball-vape stems – for 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. The IH mode is more convenient and more consistent: two modes (session and on-demand) cover different draw styles. Both methods deliver dense convection hits, because the zirconium oxide balls act as a heat store and release the 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 especially suitable for on-demand draws: heating occurs only while inhaling, which reduces material consumption and allows more intense single hits. 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). For the best effect, a small bubbler setup with little dead space is recommended so that 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 are reminiscent of desktop ball vapes such as the FlowerPot B2 in direct comparison. The TEMPEST 2's integrated WPA connection sits firmly and does not wobble.

Both are premium 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 terms of fill quantity, while the Tornado feels more premium in its finish thanks to its spin-airflow design.

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

Titanium is corrosion-resistant and can withstand even prolonged soaking without damage. Cleaning interval: a deep clean is recommended after around 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 inexpensively when worn. Replacement screens and balls are available directly from MAD Heaters.