The quality and craftsmanship of the mouth-to-lung coils you use in your vape are one of the factors that determine flavour and vapour production. If you want enjoyable MTL vaping, you need to ensure that you use a coil designed for this purpose.
Made from quality materials, traditional MTL coils are a length of resistance wire twisted around wicking material. The wicking material absorbs e-liquid from the device’s tank, and the coiled wire heats up to produce vapour. These coils produce less vapour than sub-ohm coils.
Mesh coils use a strip of resistance mesh instead of wire. They have grown in popularity over the past few years, as many vapers say mesh coils offer more intense flavour and a more consistent vaping experience. We love them both here at LOV, so the choice comes down to your personal preferences.
If you compare coils designed for mouth-to-lung vaping with sub-ohm coils intended for direct-to-lung (DTL) vaping, you’ll notice that MTL coils are usually smaller than DTL coils. They’re typically made from thinner resistance wire, such as 28 or 30 gauge, because the lower wattages used in mouth-to-lung vape coils mean they don’t need to handle as much power as DTL coils.
Even though mouth-to-lung coils are made with thinner wire or mesh, they usually have higher resistances than sub-ohm coils. This is due to the gauge, diameter, and the number of wraps in the coil all playing a role in resistance. The more wraps in a coil, the higher the resistance; the higher the resistance, the less power it takes to heat up. This means you can use these coils with lower-powered vapes and smaller batteries.
The unit of measuring how much the coil wire resists the electrical current’s flow is ohms (Ω). Vape coils made for MTL vaping have resistances ranging from around 0.8 ohms to 1.5 ohms. Find the perfect MTL coil for your vape kit here at LOV.
MTL Coils Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key features of MTL coils?
MTL coils are known for a few key features. These include a tighter draw caused by the coils’ tighter airflow, resistance usually higher than 1.0ohm, which uses less battery power and produces cooler vapour, a longer lifespan than sub-ohm coils, and suitability for vaping nicotine salts at higher concentrations.
What are the benefits of mouth-to-lung coils?
Good quality mouth-to-lung coils offer several benefits. Their vapour production is slower, which means you get more intense flavours, although this depends on the vape juice you use. These coils also offer greater power efficiency. Another benefit, especially if you’re an ex-smoker, is that the MTL vaping sensation is similar to what you would experience when smoking a traditional cigarette. This can help you transition from smoking cigarettes to vaping more smoothly.
How many coils are in a pack of replacement MTL coils?
Most packs of MTL coils contain three or five coils, although this may vary. Be sure to check the product description when purchasing coils for your mouth-to-lung vape.
What battery should I use for MTL vaping?
Mouth-to-lung coils don’t use much battery power, so you don’t need a big battery with a massive output power. When choosing a battery, make sure that it is compatible with your vaping device, that the output power is suitable for your coil, and that it offers good battery life so you don’t need to worry about charging it frequently. A 500mAh battery or higher is a good starting point for most MTL vapes.
Which e-liquid should I use with MTL coils?
The best e-liquids to use with MTL coils have a 50:50 PG:VG ratio, which indicates the liquid’s thickness. 50:50 vape juice is relatively thin, which means it’s easily vaporised by the lower output power of MTL vapes. The nicotine they contain has a higher pH value, which results in a stronger throat hit. You can find 50:50 e-liquids with freebase nicotine strengths of 3mg, 6mg, 12mg, or 18mg, although the throat hit can be harsh with vape juice containing more than 6mg. If you are or were a heavy smoker, you might prefer 50:50 e-liquid with nicotine salts that have a lower pH for a smooth, enjoyable throat hit at nicotine strengths of 5mg, 10mg, or 20mg.
