In short: The Taroma 360 (from 378.12 € incl. shipping · Import charges may apply) and the Vapvana Screwball (from 293.75 € incl. shipping) are both ball vapes for water pipes, with a titanium heater head, ruby filling, and PID controller. The Taroma 360 includes a manufacturer chart for temperature and heat-soak time and a quartz dish for concentrates, but no warranty. The Screwball has around 750 smaller rubies, a titanium bowl with two inserts, and a warranty on the heating coil and controller.
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Key facts at a glance
- Taroma 360 from 378.12 € incl. shipping · Import charges may apply: Hybrid heater, max. 254 °C, Grade 2 titanium housing with more than 200 ruby beads (3 mm), slides over a glass stem
- Vapvana Screwball from 293.75 € incl. shipping: Hybrid heater, titanium heater head (25 mm) with around 750 faceted rubies (2.5 mm), modular titanium bowl
- Warranty: none for Taroma 360; Screwball warranty covers the heating coil and PID controller
- Temperature: QaromaShop specifies 191–254 °C with a heat-soak time for each setting; Vapvana does not specify a range for the Screwball
Last updated: October 2026 — manufacturer information verified on October 11, 2026; prices are updated daily.
How do Taroma 360 and Screwball differ?
| Feature | Taroma 360 | Vapvana Screwball |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | QaromaShop (Malaysia) | Vapvana (USA) |
| Price | from 378.12 € incl. shipping · Import charges may apply | from 293.75 € incl. shipping |
| Heater head | Grade 2 titanium housing | Titanium, 25 mm wide |
| Filling | More than 200 ruby beads, 3 mm | Around 750 faceted rubies, 2.5 mm |
| Herb chamber | Glass stem (14 and 18 mm) with adjustable screen | Titanium bowl with full-size and micro inserts, 14 and 18 mm glass adapters |
| Heating method | Hybrid (“Hybrid 360 Tech”: conduction + convection) | Hybrid (diffuser head: convection + conduction) |
| Max. temperature | 254 °C (PID) | – (PID) |
| Manufacturer’s temperature information | 191–254 °C, heat-soak time of 15–90 s per setting | None on the product page |
| Concentrates | Quartz dish included in the set | No insert listed as included in the set |
| Warranty | No warranty (only merchandise that arrives damaged or defective, reported within 24 h) | Covers the heating coil and PID controller while Vapvana offers the product, plus 6 months |
| Type | Desktop (mains-powered, US/EU/AU plug) | Desktop (mains-powered, 110 V or 220 V) |
Technical specifications according to the manufacturer pages from QaromaShop and Vapvana, accessed on October 11, 2026; prices, heating method, and maximum temperature from the VapoChecker database
How are the heater heads designed?
In the Taroma 360, the ruby filling sits inside a Grade 2 titanium housing. QaromaShop specifies more than 200 ruby beads measuring 3 mm. You slide the housing over a glass stem whose thin walls and large surface area combine conduction and convection, according to the manufacturer. The depth of the screen inside the stem can be adjusted to accommodate large and small loads; a basket screen is included for small amounts. Heating is provided by a 150 W coil with a diameter of 20 mm connected to the PID controller.
The Vapvana Screwball has a 25 mm-wide titanium heater head. Vapvana fills it with around 750 faceted rubies measuring 2.5 mm; according to the manufacturer, their small size is intended to create a large surface area for heat transfer. The head sits on top of the bowl as a diffuser and also heats it through the hot metal; Vapvana describes this as a hybrid of convection and conduction. According to the manufacturer, the titanium bowl’s full-size insert holds up to approximately 0.4 g of ground herb (approximately 0.2 g at the half setting), while the micro insert holds approximately 0.2 g (approximately 0.1 g at the half setting).
QaromaShop also offers the Taroma 360 as the Staroma 360 with an SS316 stainless steel housing. At Vapvana, the Screwball is currently the only kit not being cleared out: the manufacturer is clearing out the Ace, The Natural, and All-Star models (corded and cordless) ahead of the next production run, and the All-Star kits are sold out (as of October 11, 2026). The former Pinch Hitter was incorporated into the All-Star.
How does operation differ?
For the Taroma 360, QaromaShop specifies three temperature settings with corresponding heat-soak times: 191–210 °C for 60–90 seconds, 210–232 °C for 30–60 seconds, and 232–254 °C for 15–30 seconds. This means the time during which the attached housing heats the material in the stem, not the heat-up time. After lifting off the housing, you use the final draw to extract the residual heat from the stem. QaromaShop explicitly recommends an ash catcher with a carb hole or a passthrough so you can clear the draw without lifting the housing; neither is included in the set.
For the Screwball, Vapvana does not specify a temperature on the product page. The manufacturer’s guide generally recommends starting low and adjusting upward in small increments: lower temperatures provide more flavor, while higher temperatures produce denser vapor. With corded devices such as the Screwball, keep the heater head flat on the bowl; otherwise, outside air enters and the material heats unevenly.
The Taroma 360 includes a quartz dish for concentrates. Vapvana does not list a concentrate insert as part of the Screwball Kit; the guide suggests placing a very small amount of concentrate on top of a filled herb bowl.
How much do Taroma 360 and Screwball cost?
Current prices at a glance:
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Taroma 360
from 378.12 € incl. shipping · Import charges may apply
7 stores
Vapvana Screwball
from 293.75 € incl. shipping
2 stores
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How has the price changed?
The price also includes the level of protection offered. QaromaShop provides neither a warranty nor returns for the Taroma 360. The only exception is merchandise that arrives damaged or defective; you must report it with a photo or video within 24 hours of receipt. Vapvana provides a “lifetime” warranty on heating coils and PID controllers, which applies for as long as Vapvana offers the product and for another six months afterward. You can return a Screwball Kit purchased directly from Vapvana within 30 days, but you are responsible for the shipping costs.
QaromaShop processes payments exclusively in Malaysian ringgit. Vapvana ships internationally via USPS and specifies a delivery time of 14 to 30 days.
How do you set up the devices?
The Taroma-360 set includes a titanium housing, glass stem, 20 mm heating coil with a wooden handle, PID controller (US, EU, or AU plug), porcelain stand, two packages of ruby beads, screens, a basket screen, and the quartz dish. You place the screen at the desired depth inside the stem and slide the housing over it. QaromaShop warns against connecting modified or third-party coils.
In the Screwball Kit, the heater head comes fully assembled with the handle, coil guard, and rubies installed. It also includes the titanium bowl with both inserts, glass adapters, PID controller with power cord (the 220 V kit comes with a Europlug), a stand for the hot head, a loading tool, a wooden brush, replacement screens, and O-rings. According to Vapvana, all you need besides the kit are herbs and a water pipe.
Conclusion: Which ball vape is right for you?
Taroma 360, if: you want to follow a fixed manufacturer chart for temperature and heat-soak time, want a quartz dish for concentrates included in the set, and want to adjust the screen depth for different load sizes. Plan on purchasing an ash catcher or passthrough separately, and keep in mind that QaromaShop does not provide a warranty.
Screwball, if: a manufacturer’s warranty on the coil and controller and a 30-day return period for direct purchases are important to you, you want to select the load size using the titanium bowl’s full-size and micro inserts, and you prefer to adjust the temperature yourself.
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Can the Taroma 360 and Screwball be used with a water pipe?
Yes. The Taroma 360’s glass stem fits 14 and 18 mm connections, and QaromaShop recommends an ash catcher with a carb hole or a passthrough. The Screwball includes glass adapters for 18 and 14 mm connections.
Which device is easier to adjust?
For the Taroma 360, QaromaShop provides three temperature settings with corresponding heat-soak times. For the Screwball, Vapvana does not specify a temperature on the product page and recommends starting low and adjusting upward gradually in its guide.
How do you clean a ball vape?
Vapvana recommends brushing out the bowl while it is warm but not hot after every Session, and soaking the bowl, glass parts, and screen in isopropyl alcohol (91 % or higher) for 30 to 60 minutes as needed, then rinsing them thoroughly under hot water and allowing them to dry. Never clean the heater head or coil with liquid. For the Taroma 360, QaromaShop provides no cleaning instructions on either the product page or in the FAQ.
What warranty is available for Taroma 360 and Screwball?
QaromaShop provides no warranty and only handles merchandise that arrives damaged or defective and is reported within 24 hours. Vapvana warranties the heating coil and PID controller for as long as the product is offered, plus six months.
How much do Taroma 360 and Screwball currently cost?
The Taroma 360 starts at 378.12 € incl. shipping · Import charges may apply, while the Screwball starts at 293.75 € incl. shipping. Prices are updated daily.
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