Smash the like button please!!!

This is a very interesting colab and the wash plate shows Bishop are looking into the adjustable stroke game give it a few months

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

I would love to see swappable plates to adjust the stroke, that would be awesome!

This machine is $400 by itself with 1 battery, $600 with kit. This will rock the industry. All these companies charging 1000 plus for machines gonna have to answer. Love the industry rn

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s very reasonably priced, I’m putting the machine to the test with some big pieces and so far it’s been awesome!

@dominickwilkes2662

4 ай бұрын

lol it’s a budget version of the torque and the bishop wand liners. I feel like critical and bishop are draining artist pockets on every end right now lol it’s crazy they drop the same machine in different styles and people go fucking nutz, but amen to the buyers who love it. Next incoming machine inkjecta x bishop x critical. Lmmfao

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

@@dominickwilkes2662 yooo 💀 If Inkjecta wants to stay alive in this market they should probably consider it lol

@matthewbecknell664

4 ай бұрын

Glad I only got the packer kit, now get 3.5 of this one.

@matthewbecknell664

4 ай бұрын

Gave sub immediately hearing the comparison at the end, I’d love an allegory black vs ultra black.

Thanks Adam.. i have the wand packer and the liner + the Bishop battery.. so i appreciate ur message as 1300 is alot if its not really gonna make much difference to my existing 😂.. cool, ima give the prime a shot.. the guy at 'that tattoo show' said exactly the same.. thats 2 honest reviewers. Thanks

@adamdarklord

2 ай бұрын

🫡

I love the way Adam explains the "buddins".

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

😂 💀

Ordered mine! Can’t wait for them to drop some disposable grip packs!

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

🔥 🙌

Could you do a comparison video with the critical torque?

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

Yes!!

Just got ot from kingpin i dont belive that a machine of this quality was priced so fairly...i like it alot im reaching for it daily wish the disposable grips were out but as soon as the grip is sterilized im reaching for it i have theARX wave machine on its way cant wait to try that

@adamdarklord

2 ай бұрын

I always got the prime pen on the ready! I haven’t looked into the ARX wave yet 🤔

Is this good enough to knock the m1 and critical off the top of your list? Thanks for the videos man!

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

The M1 is still my top spot because the M modes, battery cells, and buttons and display on top! I’m doing more testing but I might like this more than the Torque. I think the swash plate makes it hit the skin softer so it doesn’t damage the skin as much. 🤔

What would be a good starting tattoo pen? I've started tattooing with a low-quality coil gun and was looking for a wireless pen style due to more practicality.

@adamdarklord

4 күн бұрын

Best starters are Prime pen, EZ Turbo, FKOne Best all time would be Acus m1, Neuma Flex 5

Also you ever consider checking out the ai tenitas t100 prophet? Easily my fav machine ever

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

I want to check it out but they ignore my messages lol

@donovanlankford2089

4 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord 😭😭

@donovanlankford2089

4 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord I know they are small, quality focused company. A content creator or two have burned them In past for free units to resell. I hope they get back to you!!!

@DavidWebb-wr1do

4 ай бұрын

I am blown away by my prophet, I use it for everything

Im a fairly new tattoo artist looking to upgrade from the dragonhawk batpen. Which would you say is a better buy?, the EZ turbo or prime pen because both looks like great machines so its a hard decision for me to choose

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

The prime you can upgrade to the V3 battery. The Turbo you can change stroke length… I think the Turbo hits the skin harder if that’s something you prefer. 🤔 They are both very amazing especially with the price points on them, I see why it’s a hard pick! Get them both lol

@anthonybryant6518

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the response I ended up putting in a order for the prime pen can't wait to receive it in the mail. I'm definitely going to end up getting the Turbo machine in the future

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

@@anthonybryant6518 The Prime pen definitely feels amazing! Let me know how you end up liking it 🔥

@Alkapyon

2 ай бұрын

​@@anthonybryant6518 how does the prime pen feeling ?

hi how are things. Could you put the RCA adapter from the power wand? thank you

@adamdarklord

2 ай бұрын

Yes! I’ve tested it and it works fine

I just bought the ez pro turbo because of your review . It seems to be good but ultimately I want to get the acus m1 but I’ve only been tattooing for like 8 months .

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

I love the Turbo machine it’s probably the best starter machine at its price point! The Acus M1 is still my main machine though when I’m not testing other machines.

@fuggintighttattoo

4 ай бұрын

What do you do with all the machines you test and decide to ultimately not use ?

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

@@fuggintighttattoo I need most of the machine to compare different features and stuff for videos

@fuggintighttattoo

4 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord seems like a awesome job . Is the review thing with KZread a source of income ? Or you doing a lot of tattoos too ? Genuinely curious? I want to do tattoos just don’t know if I’m any good so until then I’ll keep ruining my skin or whatever. I think they are solid tattoos but not like some of these people banging out huge ridiculous fully saturated tattoos in 4-5 hours !

@fuggintighttattoo

4 ай бұрын

What I do just start videoing myself everyday in this new tattoo journey and post it tomorrow ? Post it to anything and make sure to upload something every single day ?

Do you know the critical foot connects to the prime battery?

@adamdarklord

2 ай бұрын

I don’t believe it does

Adam, would you recommend this, the fk one, or spend the extra coin and get the flux max or exo???

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

I’d get the prime and see how you like that. FK is probably going to drop some new machines this summer or fall time so I wouldn’t get the flux max

Do you recommend this machine for beginners if so what stroke do you recommend

@adamdarklord

Ай бұрын

Yes I do, 4.2mm id suggest! I believe it might be sold out… it’s been sold out since it came out I think

Hi! Would you recommend this machine or Fk Irons One?

@adamdarklord

20 күн бұрын

Both

Do bishop disposable grips fit this machine?

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

Nope

How does it compare to the 4.2 Torque and 4.2 Wand? Very curious.

@criticaltattoo

4 ай бұрын

If you already have the Torque or Wand, we recommend sticking to them. The Prime Pen is designed more for those just getting into tattooing or pen style machines nor those that like finer lines and shading. It hits slightly softer whereas those that use the Torque have quicker hand speed and prefer more power/torque.

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

Critical nailed it with the reply! I’ll do a comparison video in about a month after I do some more testing

@smeeth2838

4 ай бұрын

@@criticaltattoo so if I have the packer and the torque in the 4.2 and 3.5, the 3.5 prime wouldn’t be a viable option for black and grey with the swash plate and possibly behave similar to the hawk pen?

So Adam, I watch a lot of ur vids (great job) but listen… I’m in the market for a new wireless machine. I’m spending hard earned money, I tattoo 3-4 clients a week on average, I’m building my career RN. That said I feel like I don’t know what to invest in..I want your honest opinion what to put $ towards/invest in..what machine set up? The EZ Turbo looks good but battery life is important to me.. The Prime pen looks sick but I’m concerned w the swash plate u dis on a lot but this on is “Great”? I’ve been tattooing with a TF pen 3.5mm stoke w fixed swash plate for a year no issues.. Or save $ n invest in Acus?? Love that sounds like good investment also due to all the interchangeable parts/good design.. So what to spend $ at my point in my career? What would you do? Or do you suggest a different setup?? Plz lmk I respect your honest advice

@adamdarklord

2 ай бұрын

If you’re used to a swash plate machine then the prime is awesome. The prime actually has lots of power for a swash plate machine I’m very impressed! It’s the best swash plate machine I’ve used. With the Turbo you can tattoo like half the day then just plug it in take a lunch brake and then it should last the other half of the day. If you almost have enough for the Acus saved up I’d definitely get that! It’s the last machine you’ll ever have to buy 🔥

I pressed Like right at that giggle where you were first to comment on their video

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

lol thanks brother

You know what’s awesome? Coil machines 😁

So yes, very nice looking machine. I am curious as to how the expo went with this pen machine….i gave like 625.00 or a lil more for my wand liner only because there was a deal for a shorty battery from critical for free. I use it with all my other machines too. So i hope the price of this pen will be around 500.00 that would be a good starting point for just the machine if it is going to be marketed as a budget bishop …or torque or whatever. Yes please do comparison vid. Of the three wands. I would watch and like of course. Adam is the best on here anymore everybody else just fell off or something.

@adamdarklord

2 ай бұрын

I won best of show at the Expo, it’s on my instagram! instagram.com/p/C4y4TrUxdCs/?igsh=MTEzOHR5ZnN4M2thYg== I got a few videos yet that I have to get done but then I’m definitely doing a comparison video on them machines. I appreciate you!

Ordered mine be here this week

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

Let me know how you like it! 🔥

Is it possible to remove the return spring on the push bar?

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

Yes the spring comes off, don’t lose it!

@olegbarth928

4 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord so if you take it out, you may get a harder hit. Would be cool, If you try that out.😇😊

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

@@olegbarth928 I’ll give that a try 🔥

Adam, any way you want to get rid of this setup? 😂 I’ve been on the email waiting list for the 4.2 for like 2 months and they won’t get restocked. You talked me into this one talking to you through comments a while back but I can’t get my hands on the damn thing.

@adamdarklord

2 ай бұрын

Damn that’s crazy! I sent the machine out to some friends to review on KZread. Message critical on instagram and see if you can order the 3.5 stroke if they can send the 4.2 cam instead or if there’s a work around to where they can send you it

@Jaarondyer

2 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord it’s wild bro. Even the single has been gone. They are out of single and box set of both 3.5 and 4.2 and it’s been a while. I really want that 4.2 set, I need something that hits a little harder for my liner & packer than what I’m running right now. Thanks for all you do bro, keep on keeping on 👍

thumb UP..perfect video

Does this hit the same as the bishop packer?

@adamdarklord

2 ай бұрын

It’s softer than the Packer but hits harder than the Shader

Just screamed out 599 dollars when I saw the price for a full fit this is insane !!

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

🔥 🙌

faulhaber motor like the bishop?

@adamdarklord

2 ай бұрын

It’s a Namiki Japanese motor same motor that’s in the v6 bishop

As a beginner should I get the 3.5 or 4.5 stroke

@adamdarklord

3 ай бұрын

4.2 because as a new artist you’re going to be focusing on line work and solid fill. This machine is soft so you’re going to want the 4.2 no matter what for that extra strength

@mountainmanmma

3 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord Thank you Bro Bro I got the 4.2 earlier today and am very stoked to start using it you helped me out a lot brotha appreciate you 🤙🏼

@mountainmanmma

3 ай бұрын

Would you recommend the FK Iron Edge X or Injekta Eclipse over this own for a first tattoo machine

@adamdarklord

3 ай бұрын

@@mountainmanmma I recommend the Prime pen in 4.2 stroke over the machines you listed 🔥

@mountainmanmma

3 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord Thank you brotha 🤌🏼

How many batteries does it come with?

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

Two batteries if you get the full set I got

@jonathanjulius1903

4 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord thanks for the reply, Do you know what motor is inside the prime machine?

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

@@jonathanjulius1903 They say it’s a motor used in a bishop machine but who knows what machine. If it was a Faulhaber motor they most likely would have said that and it would probably cost a-lot more. I’ll probably get more info on that soon!

@jonathanjulius1903

4 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklordhopefully they use faulhaber motor

Can we get an update?

@adamdarklord

2 ай бұрын

The machine is worth picking up! I sent the machine to another KZreadr to review, once he sends it back to me I’ll be making a comparison video

@donovanlankford2089

2 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord just bit the bullet and copped

Pros: Everything Cons: “It beeps” 😂 If that the only problem then shit, seems pretty solid. Your viddy answers all my questions so far!

@adamdarklord

3 ай бұрын

That beep is a very big deal for me lol I’ve tested the machine more and it’s good especially for the price

@ShadowCasterTattoo

3 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord I bet, could be distracting. I’m not sold on the swash plate though. I’m falling in love with big liners lately. Will it pull 14rl + easily?

@adamdarklord

3 ай бұрын

@@ShadowCasterTattoo lining is where it’s not crazy powerful you definitely have to move your hand slower for that. With the type of work I do I use a liner maybe once a month lol It’s best with 9 liners or smaller and works best for shading and color blending.

@ShadowCasterTattoo

3 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord still a fkn killer deal ya know? Wish I would have got this in the beginning.

@adamdarklord

3 ай бұрын

@@ShadowCasterTattoo Definitely! People coming up now days have such better options for first machines compared to what I had 🤣 I’ll be making another video on this machine soon I’m currently trying to brake the swash plate in it lol

I can't get why this machine is good ?Not adjustable and don't think the design with the plate inside is going to last...what's your opinion?

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

I wish they went with one machine with swappable plates inside it to adjust the stroke. That way if you had an issue with the plate you could just order more plates! It’s hard to say so far, I’m surprised I’ve had no issues with the swash plate. It’s actually been feeling very good to use but of course the plate would have to ware out at some point 🤷‍♂️

@AlexandrosNikolakis

4 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord so I can't see the difference or why it is so unique...

This machine kinda looks. Just like the dragon hawk fold 2 with a different logo. On it. That's my take off this machine

@criticaltattoo

4 ай бұрын

Looks can be deceiving ;) The guts and engineering matter. Please run a voltage accuracy meter from any other battery vendor and compare to Critical. We are obsessed with accuracy down to the small details.

Все что я вижу в новых тачка, это одинаковая система, только немного переделаная. Я щитаю что самой надёжной, это система слайдера с меняющимся строком эксцентрика прямого хода.

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

🙌

I’m a direct drive type of person. I’m not to confident in using swashplate operating machines.

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

I’m going hard on it putting it to the test! I’ll make a follow up video comparing it to other machines and I’ll let everyone know how it goes

@jrvega9559

4 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord This is one of the industries top companies, I would seriously hope they didn’t sacrifice to much to make it a budget friendly machine. I’ll be looking out for the future review and hopefully all you’ll have is positive, but as of now the swashplate has got me hesitant about buying.

@criticaltattoo

4 ай бұрын

We have run countless hours of cycle test to ensure our swashplate is up to par. And if you do happen to run into any issues, we are located in the USA / Europe ready to assist / repair / replace if needed. Thank you Adam for the opportunity to review this collaboration with the Prime team.

Ez pro turbo, самый хороший вариант и надёжный и уневерсальный.

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

The Turbo is pretty awesome 😎

Ez Pro Turbo vs Prime pen???

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

Don’t do that to me lol That’s a very hard choice 😂

@jadeclark1884

4 ай бұрын

Come on help out a beginning Apprentice 😂😂 would be a great video

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

@@jadeclark1884 simple answer would be turbo for line work and color and prime for fine line and black and gray. BUT both machines are good for everything!! Machines are starting to get both cheap and good and that’s what im so excited

@jadeclark1884

4 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord thank you:)

Made it more affordable since they didn’t go with the Faulhaber motor and direct drive system. Lost me at swashplate. Just too much of a bad history with them breaking and/or wearing out. Maybe they can prove it to be a viable option with this pen. Certainly should be a more affordable option for people not wanting to fork out a grand for a pen style machine.

@tricArt7

4 ай бұрын

I wanted to order it but the disc puts me off too. I would have liked her to be direct. I don't think she has as much of a hit as the Packer, right?

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

They say it’s the “Bishop Motor” which bishop motor I have no idea. Maybe I can find a way to take it apart

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

@@tricArt7Feels maybe a little softer than the bishop Packer. I haven’t used that machine in a long time though so it’s hard to say but I’ll compare them in a future video

@1Dantrn

4 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklordyeah if it were a Faulhaber motor, they would’ve said it. lol. Ones like the microangelo used Swiss maxon motors. Which I also think they would’ve said. Because those are probably the two we’re most familiar with for performance and reliability. Not mentioning it, reducing costs, and that swashplate and transmission piece all sound like outsourced China parts to me. Which I can’t completely dismiss because my peak solice and Kyan have been running forever and they're China made. 🤷🏼‍♂️

@thomasthomas6534

4 ай бұрын

This just looks like jumping on the bandwagon of prime drinks which is super cringe for me I think the prime logo will put off many let alone that disc

599.99 for the full set see 499.99for just a tattoo pen

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

Better deal to just get the set

@D_inks666

4 ай бұрын

@@adamdarklord absolutely same with the bishop sets extra 200 for everything why not. Would love the bishop packer set but unfortunately right now that is out of my budget

It was going so good until the plates

It's nice and all but you can only get your hands on it if you are a licensed artist no beging artist 👎 all sites that offer it is for professional only

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

🤔 kingpin won’t let you ship it to your house? That’s wack if that’s the case

@V8laca

4 ай бұрын

Nah they ship to homes now since the pandemic. artists are more mobile now.

all pen machine with swash mechanism and stay up spring soon to be trash.

We gonna talk about it being made in China though ?

@TattoosByJoel

3 ай бұрын

What isn't anymore in the tattoo world. At most we get american assembled these days.

@imbadman6658

3 ай бұрын

Fun fact: dan kubins has made in china motors.😉

@TheReaperBaby1

2 ай бұрын

@@TattoosByJoelCheyenne ….

Even at $400 i think ya lost me at the swash plate

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

To be fair it’s the best feeling swash plate I’ve tested. I’ll definitely push it to the limit and try to brake it and let you know how it goes lol

i hope its 499 because im broke ;-;

3 to 375 max

Brush Motor in 2024 👎

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

Did they confirm what motor it is?

@marioeleksen

4 ай бұрын

⁠@@adamdarklord I saw the information on the Barber DTS website

@criticaltattoo

4 ай бұрын

Don't knock premium brushed motors. This is a custom motor made in Japan (not China) by Namiki and has better durability compared to brushless motors from China. We are nerds and run crazy cycle tests. This is the same motor used by the Bishop V6 Capo with many having gone 5+ years with no issues.

@adamdarklord

4 ай бұрын

@@criticaltattoo 🙌

@LeroyMustang

4 ай бұрын

I’ve used the Fk Irons Max “brushless” and the Fk One “brushed“, Max for two years, One for 1 year. They’re identical, if the motor is of quality you literally can’t tell the difference.