i hadn’t tried it until recently and picked some up that was on offer. The claptoned flatwire is better for flavour than the plain flat wire although that gives a nice smooth vape with no popping. I’m not married to it and I’m looking to pick up some multi core Clapton wire at some point to compare against.
That's what it's all about mate, trying many different wires, coil builds, etc until you find the one that suit you best.
I did exactly that for about a year or so. Kept thinking it was there, but not quite!
I've finally found, what I think, is the sweet spot for me.
My mechs all fire, more or less instantaneous, I get the best flavour I've ever had, and it's by far, the most economical way of getting MY "perfect coil set-up"
I only use SS flat wire, 22g, for "replay" mode on my Paranormal.
I didn't get on with the flapton wire, I found I was re wicking so often, my cotton was going black & tasted shit. Maybe it's a personal preference thing.
I threw about 15 reels of various wire, in the bin about a year ago, I think I've found my perfect set up for my mechs now.
I make coils for a pal, who used to pay crazy money for Maidstone coils.
He sent me a pair once, to try, think he said they were £12.00 a pair!?
Never saw a major difference in them, especially at that price.
Think mine work out about 18p each to make, plus my time, so I'll not be wasting money on fancy coils any more, leaves more dosh to spend on shiny stuff that I don't really need!!
Good luck with your search.
Keep me posted!
Have a great day mate.