I am relatively new to the tattoo scene. I’ve only been practicing on fake skin and pig ears for the past few months. I originally purchased an EZ P2PRO tattoo machine but it shook very bad and was quite loud. As I was “new” I really didn’t know what to feel or look for. It became apparent that it wasn’t me after trying a friends Mast Fold 2 Pro. It was NIGHT and DAY difference. My lines were more crisp, and the shading was much more easier to “whip as that is what I’m currently practicing”. Not to mention I couldn’t hear the machine barely at all and it had the most minimal vibration. As I’ve said before I am new so I don’t have the ability to say it’s better than this or that but I CAN say it’s super smooth, nice thick lines, and beautiful shading. I would suggest another battery, only because it’s always good to have a backup. Great machine at a great price made by a great company.