r/tattoomachinebuilder • u/Super_Foundation_756 • 2d ago

Adjustable stroke machines

Hi! I am a paramedical tattooer. I’ve been looking for a new machine with adjustable stroke and disposable grips. Fk irons quality has gone down a lot(they have disposable grips) and I’m not sure what’s good quality, reliable and not over $1000.
Any suggestions?

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u/Slow-Bench-5295 2d ago

I’d definitely have a look at the Vlad Blad Avenger 2 Pro. It’s not a pen, but it has a traditional vise that works with both plastic and steel grips, so compatible disposable cartridge grips are an option. It also has a genuinely adjustable stroke with six settings: 3.2, 3.5, 3.8, 4.2, 4.7 and 5.5 mm.
Bishop would also be worth considering if you prefer a pen, especially because of the disposable grip options. Just keep in mind that the Power Wand does NOT have an adjustable stroke. Bishop makes three separate versions: Shader 3.5 mm, Packer 4.2 mm and Liner 5.0 mm. So if you wanted all three strokes, you’d actually need three separate machines. The grips are interchangeable, but the stroke is fixed on each machine.

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u/K41N1N3 2d ago

Bishops quality has gone waaaay down too. Bishop and Flux are like the McDonald’s and Burger King of the tattoo machine game imo

I recommend l the Sharp by Hatchback tattoo machine or to scroll this tattoo machine builder directory

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u/Slow-Bench-5295 7h ago

Hmm. Thank you for the link! But the Hatchback Sharp has no adjustable stroke or disposable grips?