The Frolic is one of the most powerful portable dry herb vaporizers of 2026.
In this test I demonstrate the Frolic using On Demand and Session Mode.
Full Test Video
Watch the full demonstration, in order, with minimal cuts.
How I Tested
I started with a freshly cleaned and charged Frolic, and I recharged the battery between each test.
I used a precision scale to measure the weight of each bowl. I calibrated the scale each time. I chose the lightest weed scoop I have to minimize the percentage of error while taring the scoop.
Each hit was ~10 seconds. I used an on-screen stopwatch and a consistent inhale speed. I used the video to measure and confirm each hit length.
Actual Hit Lengths
Usage | Hit #1 | Hit #2 | Hit #3 | Hit #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
375F Demand | 10:13 | 10:18 | 9:49 | 9:11 |
375F Session | 9:23 | 10:23 | 9:23 | 10:08 |
400F Demand | 9:29 | 10:00 | 10:24 | 10:39 |
400F Session | 10:07 | 9:10 | 9:27 | 10:02 |
428 Demand | 10:18 | 9:24 | 9:23 | 9:05 |
428 Session | 9:25 | 9:27 | 10:07 | - |
464 Demand | 12:09 | 10:05 | - | - |
Session vs On Demand
The Frolic performed extremely well in both modes, but Session Mode demonstrated slightly further extraction - in both speed and weight loss. On Demand mode favored early hit flavor and intensity.
I lean towards On Demand mode because it caters to this vaporizer's usage style. I hit it hard, it hits me hard, and then I set it down for a few minutes while I recover.
I use session mode when I'm vaping while doing something else. I use On Demand mode when I want a quick, intense high.
Observations on Temperature
Vape temperature played very little role in the results here! I definitely noticed different effects later in the sesh, but I'm not sure if it was the result of higher vape temperatures or simply sedation from a longer session. This test took several hours to complete.
Overall though, higher temps early in the process give more intense hits and quicker extraction, but lower temperatures still extract quickly and thoroughly. More testing could be done in this zone.
More about the Frolic
I made this video and test to help the community understand how this vaporizer performs.
See my Frolic Review to learn more about why this vape is one of my highest recommended vaporizers.
I've also compared the Frolic vs Tinymight and built out a full Best Portable Vapes of 2026 that compares the Frolic to the rest of the vaporizers.
What's Next?
I'm interested in exploring more about the Frolic's extraction power.
I'd like to test different grind consistencies in the Frolic - Fine vs Coarse.
I'm also going to zoom in on the first hit extraction power like I did in my Universal Baller Efficiency Test. That test changed the way I vape, maybe there's more to learn about the Frolic.
Let me know in the comments!
Good write up!
I’d be interested in a similar test using a glass piece and the DTO adapter.
What works better there, session or demand?
I prefer demand, a friends prefers session.
oooh that’s a good idea, the DTO adapter is a fun test
Awesome video and stoner scientific experiment!
I want to see a 2-fist Tuesday Flaske vs Frolic
Flaske vs Frolic will be a must do! Great suggestion!
Great review Troy! I just ordered a Frolic
man i’m stoked to see a deep dive like this. i want this for the universal baller too! i’m about to get one and need all the help i can get testing it myself. loved the video!
Would you be willing to test with capsules to see if this noticeably improves the evenness of the cook? Seems that may be the biggest flaw of the frolic based on the dump zone results here (for those who care, at least).
Also, would you say the on demand 428F session yielded the most even cook of the entire test? (Hard to be completely sure from the image)
Thank you for the great information!
That’s a great suggestion, thanks J! i’ll do some research on capsule options and test them with the Frolic.
There’s been a lot of capsule interest in the last year or two, dosing capsules seem to be preferred by many nowadays.
Fantastic stoner science. Thank you.