I love the EVOD! I had given up on carts and tanks a while ago. Direct dripping spoiled any kind of attempt at "easier!" Lol. Not sure if it would behave the same on a regular batt, though. I have it on the Spinner set at 4.3. The only downside I've noticed is that it's a juice hog...or maybe it's just small (?) I would definately buy again and recommend.
The drip shield is doing its job, too. I don't notice any difference in th draw, but it is keeping the juice from leaking. Although, I never really had leaking issues with the egos. Maybe the occasional seepage from the bottom edge of the cone, but nothing like the 510's! I have the regular cone shaped purple shield (around $6, I think) and I got the black empire mod newer one (around $12 or $13) with the ridges. I think I like the black one a bit better...I don't know why. Lol! It's weird, my only complaint is silly. It shouldn't make any difference, but it makes the strangest most irratating sound when you take a hit with either of the shields on! It's almost like when my kids (or me even) have a stuffy/snotty nose. Especially when you first drip, the first second or two of the draw, until you burn off some of the juice. Maybe I should drop a drip or two less! Lol. I feel like if I use this around anyone, they'll start handing me tissues and yelling at me to blow my nose!