Introduction

dotMod is an American company that’s been on the market for many years. It’s based in San Diego, California.

This brand needs no introduction, it’s been loved by vapers around the world for years. Each product is precisely designed and beautifully finished.
Style and performance are the brand’s signature !

Let’s talk about this kit

The dotMod’s dotStick is a design and compact kit with great performance !

Tubular in shape, it can accommodate a 18650 battery for more autonomy or a 18350 one for more discretion. You’ve got it, its size varies depending on your desires ! And this by simply adding or removing the extension that allows you to switch from one battery to another. The kit goes from 92 x 22mm with the 18350 battery to 122 x 22mm with the 18650 battery. The extension joint is very thin and not very noticeable. 

The battery is charged via the micro-USB port on the back of the mod, however we recommend the use of an external charger to preserve the battery’s life.

It’s very pleasant to the touch and its aesthetics speaks for itself ! As with all the brand’s products, the materials are top-of-the-range, and the finishes are meticulous. And obviously, there’s the small engraving on the Fire button. All the dotMod know-how can be found in this little jewel.

The mod is fully automated and offers various modes (Strong, Medium, Soft and Bypass).
With the Bypass mode, you can install a dripper or any rebuildable tank with a 22mm diameter.

And, of course, it includes all the necessary safety features.

The LED around the Fire button not only indicates the remaining battery life (green : 61-100% / blue : 21-60% / red : 1-20%), but also allows you to change the power. To do this, 3 quick clicks and the led starts to blink. Each additional press allows to navigate between the modes (green : strong / blue : medium / red : soft).

And, the Dry burn mode can be activated or deactivated to avoid burning the coil when it’s no longer sufficiently irrigated. To do this, press the Fire button for a few seconds when the unit is switched off. When the led is green, it means that the mode is activated.

Its tank has a capacity of 2ml and its filling is done by unscrewing the base. A valve avoids any overflow.
It’s compatible with dotStick’s coils, specially designed for this kit, but also with Smok’s Nord.
2 coils come with the kit : one 0.4ohm for an aerial draw (DL) and one 1.0 ohm for a tight draw (MTL).
Equipped with a double airflow with 5 holes, allowing you to precisely adjust your vape to your preferences.
Two drip tips are also provided, one for an aerial draw, and one for a tight draw.

And so ?

We’ve asked Denise, Executive assistant at Sweetch, to test this kit. She paired it with Curieux’s Genmaicha e-liquid, a tea she particularly likes, made of green bancha tea and roasted rice. Subtle and not too sweet in flavour.

She shared her impressions with us:


What was your first impression when you saw this kit ? 

I must confess, I’m particularly fond of this brand. And I was not disappointed with the dotStick. It’s very pretty and discreet. Its materials and finishes are really high-quality.

How was it getting started ?

It’s quite simple to use. The o.4ohm coil is pre-installed.

There’s just one trick, you have to press lightly on the tank to unscrew it from its base to then be able to fill it or change the coil. I really liked the valve system for the filling, cleaner than when there’s just a hole.
Otherwise changing coils and placing the battery are very simple.

Nevertheless, I took a look at the instructions for the settings (power change, activation of the dry burn mode, etc.). Everything is very well explained.

How was your experience with this kit ?

I went with the 18350 battery, because I find the kit very cute in this size. Of course, you lose a little bit of autonomy, but I don't mind.
And the autonomy on a MTL draw (so low power) is very good with this battery !

I tried the 2 coils :

With the 0.4ohm, even on the lowest power and with the airflows fully open, there’s a lot of steam production, the flavours are very present, and the steam is warm. When increasing the power (20/24/27W), we really notice an increase in the amount of steam, temperature, and flavours ! The ideal is to associate it with the small "standard" drip tip.

Concerning the 1.0ohm, the difference between the different powers (10/11/12W) is minimal.
The ideal is to use it with the elongated drip tip which concentrates the steam. With the airflow open on 1 or 2 holes, we’re really on a very tight draw.

I thought it versatility was great. I already have an e-cig in this size, but what I particularly appreciate with the dotStick is its external battery that avoids running out and all the different settings. I generally appreciate a tight draw, which by the way is excellent here, but I love an aerial draw with some liquids (desserts for example). The plus here is that I can juggle between the 2 without having to change device !

Have you encountered any difficulties ?

Opening the tank, but it also provides security, as the bell is not likely to come off by itself.

Who would you recommend this kit to ?

From my point of view, it works well for beginners since it’s easy to use. And it will evolve with them, and their needs / desires.
For the same reasons, it will also work for more experienced vapers, even more so as it’s really a beautiful object.

Features

  • Dimensions : 92/122 x 22mm
  • Battery : 1x 18650 or 18350
  • Power : 10/11/12 or 20/24/27W depending on the installed coil
  • Draw : direct and indirect
  • Capacity : 2ml
  • Filling : from the bottom
  • Coils : dotStick or North
  • Airflow : adjustable
  • Charging : micro-USB

Content

  • 1x dotStick with a pre-installed 0.4ohm coil
  • 1x 1.0ohm coil
  • 1x Spare elongated Drip Tip
  • 1x Spare seals
  • 1x Micro USB cable

Positives

  • Good flavours and steam production
  • Compatible Smok coils
  • We’ve got a real MTL and a real DL

Negatives

  • Fire button quite small 
  • Connector not very flush 
  • No top filling, you have to unscrew the tank

Conclusion

The dotStick is a high-end tubular kit. Its size varies according to the battery installed. The draw can be adapted to your preferences thanks to the coils provided and the airflow adjustment that’s very precise.
Compact, it will be an excellent companion throughout the day.
A real gem of performance and versatility !

Thank you for reading.

The Sweetch team