Nasty Ballin 50ml

Overview

The Nasty Ballin 50ml by Nasty at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Nasty Ballin 50ml overview

Nasty Ballin 50ml is a shortfill e-liquid from Nasty Juice, priced at £2.99 per bottle at vapeshoponline.co.uk. It is supplied as 50ml of nicotine-free flavoured liquid in a 60ml bottle, which leaves room to add a nicotine shot if you want one, or lets you vape it as supplied at 0mg. The base is high in vegetable glycerine, which is why the range is aimed at sub-ohm tanks and open pod systems rather than the small closed pod cartridges or the single-use devices that many adults used before the sale of disposable vapes was banned across the UK on 1 June 2025.

Nasty is a familiar name in UK shortfills, with a catalogue that runs from the core Nasty Juice 50ml range through to shisha-style blends and the Ballin line this page covers. Ballin is a large-bottle, everyday range at a low price per millilitre. Named flavours in the family include Bloody Berry, Hippie Trail, Migos Moon and Passion Kill, and each of those has its own listing on this site. Bloody Berry is tagged as a mixed berry blend and Passion Kill as a passion fruit blend, so the range looks fruit-led, although the names of the other two do not tell you what to expect.

That last point matters for honesty. Nasty does not publish ingredient-level recipes for these liquids, so wherever this page talks about taste it describes style and category rather than a guaranteed list of ingredients. If you want to know exactly what a particular flavour is aiming for, open the individual flavour page and read its description before you buy.

This page covers the Ballin 50ml range as a whole, so it concentrates on the practical questions that apply to every bottle: what the format means, how the liquid behaves in a tank, which kit suits it, how to add nicotine without getting the maths wrong, what to do when something misbehaves, and how the price stacks up against alternatives. It is written for adults who already vape or who are switching from smoking, and it assumes nobody under 18 is reading.

Some buying basics before the detail. Every order carries an age check, because nicotine and vaping products are restricted to adults aged 18 or over. Orders over £20 qualify for free UK delivery, orders placed before 4pm are dispatched the same day, and all stock sold here is 100% genuine. Those points are repeated in the FAQs below, together with returns and warranty information, so you can find the answer quickly without reading the whole page.

Specifications and format at a glance

Before getting into taste and performance, it helps to know exactly what is in the box and what the numbers on the label mean. Shortfills exist because of the way UK rules are set. Nicotine-containing e-liquid in the UK is limited to 10ml per bottle and a maximum strength of 20mg/ml, and refillable tanks are limited to 2ml. A 50ml bottle of liquid that already contained nicotine would break the bottle-size limit, so manufacturers supply 50ml of nicotine-free liquid in a 60ml bottle and leave the nicotine decision to you.

• Liquid volume: 50ml of flavoured e-liquid
• Bottle size: 60ml, leaving roughly 10ml of empty headspace
• Nicotine as supplied: 0mg/ml
• Format: shortfill, built for sub-ohm tanks and open pod systems
• Base: high-VG; the exact VG/PG split is printed on the bottle label, so check it if you have a strong preference
• Price: £2.99 per bottle, which works out at about 6p per millilitre
• Adding nicotine: one 10ml shot at 18mg/ml brings the full 60ml to about 3mg/ml
• Not included: nicotine shots, coils, tanks or any vaping device
• Age restriction: 18+ only

Two things this product does not have are a puff count and a battery rating. Those belong to disposables and devices. A bottle of liquid is a volume, and how long it lasts is decided by your tank, your coil and your habits. As a fixed point of reference, 50ml is the equivalent of 25 full fills of a UK-standard 2ml tank, which is a more honest way to think about quantity than any invented puff figure.

If you are used to buying 10ml nicotine salt bottles, the numbers look different but the logic is the same. A 10ml bottle at 20mg/ml contains 200mg of nicotine in total. A 60ml bottle made up with one 18mg shot contains 180mg of nicotine spread across six times the liquid. That is why the strength per millilitre is so much lower, and why this format suits larger, airier vapour rather than a tight, strong draw.

One more specification worth knowing is what the product is not. It is not a nicotine salt liquid, it is not designed for very low-power devices that need thin, PG-heavy liquid, and it is not a ready-to-use product for people who want 20mg strength. Each of those needs is better served by a different product type, and the later sections explain which.

Performance and vapour delivery

Performance with a shortfill is mostly a conversation about vegetable glycerine. A high-VG base produces dense, thick vapour, carries flavour smoothly and feels softer on the throat than a PG-heavy liquid at the same nicotine strength. Ballin bottles follow that pattern, so you can expect a cloud-forward, direct-to-lung style of vaping: a long, slow draw into the lungs through a tank with an airy airflow setting, rather than the tight, mouth-first draw used with small pod kits.

At 0mg the throat hit is very light, which many people enjoy with fruit flavours because nothing interrupts the taste. Add a single 18mg shot and the liquid sits at roughly 3mg/ml, which gives a gentle but noticeable hit. Two shots in a larger mixing bottle take it to about 5mg/ml, which feels firmer. Throat hit also depends on temperature, so turning the wattage up warms the vapour and can make the same liquid feel harsher.

The thickness of the liquid affects how quickly it feeds the coil. High-VG liquid moves through cotton more slowly than thin liquid, so coils with large wicking ports and mesh construction cope best. If you press the fire button hard and pull a long draw straight after filling, a fresh coil can run short of liquid and give a dry or scorched taste. Priming the coil properly, covered in the usage section, prevents most of this.

Power settings matter. Sub-ohm mesh coils are usually printed with a recommended wattage range, often somewhere between 40W and 70W for typical direct-to-lung coils. Starting at the lower end of that range and moving up in small steps usually produces the fullest flavour without cooking the liquid. Running a coil at the very top of its range gives bigger vapour but shortens coil life and flattens delicate fruit notes.

Because there is no puff counter on a bottle, the useful way to think about longevity is millilitres per day. A light user may get through around 3ml a day, a moderate user around 5ml and a heavy cloud chaser 8ml or more. On those figures, a single 50ml bottle lasts about 17 days, 10 days and 6 days respectively. Treat those as estimates, because wattage, coil size and how often you vape change the numbers considerably.

One honest limitation: sub-ohm vaping at low nicotine strengths is not an efficient way to get a lot of nicotine. If you are switching from smoking and find 3mg or 6mg does not satisfy you, the answer is usually either a higher-strength shot approach in a smaller tank, or a move to nicotine salt liquid in a pod kit. This product suits people who want a flavour-led, big-vapour liquid and are comfortable with low to moderate nicotine.

Flavour profile and the Ballin range

The Ballin range is built around fruit-forward flavours with a sweet, rounded finish, judging by the flavours that publicly describe themselves. Bloody Berry is tagged as mixed berries, and Passion Kill as passion fruit. Hippie Trail and Migos Moon use names that do not describe their contents, so the sensible approach is to treat them as unknown until you read the individual listing or try a bottle. Because the base is high-VG, flavours arrive smoothly and linger, which is the main reason people choose this kind of liquid over thinner alternatives.

Here is how to read a fruit-led shortfill like this one, as a guide to style rather than a promise of ingredients:

• Inhale: the fruit note arrives first, usually sweet and rounded, with the thick base carrying it evenly across the draw.
• Exhale: the flavour settles into a longer, slightly deeper finish, which is where berry and tropical blends tend to show their character.
• Aftertaste: a clean sweetness that fades gradually, which can build up on the palate during long sessions.
• Sweetness level: moderate to high. Fruit liquids of this type usually rely on sweeteners to round off the edges, which affects coil life, as covered in the coil section.

Sweetness is the trade-off to be aware of. Liquids with a lot of sweetener leave more residue on the coil, which can dull flavour sooner and darken the cotton. That is not a fault of any one brand. It is a feature of sweet shortfills in general, and the practical answer is to change coils at the first sign of muted flavour and to avoid running the wattage too high.

If you are choosing between flavours, a few simple rules help. Berry blends tend to suit people who like jammy, rounded fruit. Passion fruit and other tropical blends tend to suit people who like a brighter, slightly tangy finish. If you are unsure, start with the flavour whose name describes itself clearly, because that reduces the risk of a surprise. The same logic applies if you are moving over from another brand: pick the flavour closest to what you vape now and judge the base by how it feels, not by the name.

Flavour fatigue is real with any sweet e-liquid. Vaping the same fruit blend all day can make it seem to fade, even when the coil is fine. Many regular vapers keep a second bottle in a different style, for example a menthol or a cooler fruit option, and rotate between them. At £2.99 per bottle, keeping two flavours on the go is cheap insurance against that.

Design and build quality of the bottle

With a liquid, build quality is about the bottle, the nozzle and the closure. Ballin 50ml comes in the standard UK shortfill format: a 60ml plastic bottle with a thin nozzle and a cap. The plastic is soft enough to squeeze, which lets you fill a tank precisely, and the nozzle is narrow enough to fit most side-fill and top-fill ports. If you use a tank with a very small fill port, such as some pod systems with a rubber bung, check that the nozzle tip is compatible before you buy, and consider a small refill bottle with a finer tip.

The 60ml size is deliberate. The extra 10ml of space is there so you can add a nicotine shot without a second container. When you pour a shot in, the bottle will be completely full, so close it firmly and shake before you use it. If you prefer two shots, you will need a larger empty bottle, because a 60ml bottle will not hold 70ml.

Nicotine-free shortfill sits outside the packaging rules that apply to nicotine liquids, but handle it with the same caution, particularly once a shot has been added. Keep the bottle out of reach of children and pets, and store it upright in a cool, dark place. Heat and sunlight darken the liquid over time and can change the flavour, so a drawer or cupboard is better than a window sill or a car dashboard.

Look at the cap and nozzle when the bottle arrives. A well-made bottle has a snug nozzle that does not wobble, a cap that clicks or screws on firmly, and a clean label with a batch code and a best-before date. Wipe the nozzle after each fill to stop residue building up, because dried liquid around the tip makes the next fill messier.

The bottle itself is plastic and can usually be recycled through household collections where your council accepts rigid plastic. Empty it fully, rinse it if your council asks you to, and remove the nozzle if the collection rules say so. If you mixed a nicotine shot into the bottle, do not pour leftover liquid down a drain in quantity. Soak it up with kitchen paper and put it in general waste. Devices, coils with batteries and any electrical vaping items belong in a separate electrical recycling stream, covered in the battery section.

Battery and charging: matching the right device

A bottle of e-liquid has no battery, so charging is entirely about the device you use it in. The first question to ask is whether your kit is actually suited to a high-VG shortfill, because a mismatch is the most common reason people think a liquid is faulty when it is not.

• Box mod and tank kits: these usually run on one or two removable 18650 or 21700 cells and are the natural home for shortfills. They give you control over wattage, which is useful for finding the right power for a sweet fruit liquid.
• Larger pod kits with refillable pods: many accept 0.6 ohm to 1.0 ohm coils and handle high-VG liquid reasonably well. Built-in batteries in this category are commonly in the range of a thousand to a couple of thousand mAh, and the manufacturer's page for your specific model will give the exact figure.
• Small closed pods and prefilled cartridges: these are not designed for 50ml shortfill and the thick liquid will not feed properly.
• Disposables: these are single-use, are banned for sale in the UK since 1 June 2025, and cannot be refilled.

Charging habits are the same whichever device you choose. Use the cable that came with the kit, plug it into a reputable USB charger, and avoid cheap unbranded power bricks. Do not leave a device charging unattended overnight, do not charge it on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa, and stop using any device whose battery looks swollen, hot or damaged. Removable cells should be charged in a proper external charger if your kit does not charge them in place.

A flat battery can look like a flavour problem. When a cell runs low, the device may deliver less power to the coil, which makes the vapour weak and the flavour thin. If a liquid you enjoyed yesterday suddenly tastes dull, charge the battery first before blaming the bottle or changing the coil.

When a device or cell reaches the end of its life, do not put it in household rubbish or a kerbside recycling bin. Lithium cells can cause fires in collection lorries and sorting plants. In the UK you can take old vapes, batteries and small electrical items to the household waste recycling centre run by your council, to the battery collection points that many supermarkets provide near the entrance, or back to a vape shop, since retailers that sell electrical vaping products are expected to take back old equipment. Tape over the terminals of loose cells before dropping them off.

Coil and mesh technology that suits this liquid

Coil choice has more influence on how a shortfill tastes than almost any other variable. High-VG liquid is thick, and coils that were designed for thin, PG-heavy liquid will starve and burn when fed with it. The coil you choose should match both the liquid and the style of vaping you want.

For direct-to-lung vaping, the usual choice is a mesh coil with a resistance somewhere between 0.15 ohm and 0.4 ohm. Mesh coils use a flat sheet of perforated metal in place of a round wire wrap, which gives a bigger surface area and heats more evenly. That matters with sweet fruit flavours, because even heating reduces hot spots that scorch the liquid and flatten the taste. Large wicking holes in the coil housing help the thick liquid reach the cotton quickly.

If you use a refillable pod kit, the coils tend to be higher in resistance, often around 0.6 ohm to 1.0 ohm, and sit at a lower power, commonly in the range of 15W to 30W. High-VG liquid works in many of these but needs more patience when priming, and it may produce a slightly airier, cooler draw than a full sub-ohm setup. Read the coil's printed wattage range and the manufacturer's note on VG limits before filling.

• Match the coil to the liquid: look for a coil that states it is suitable for high-VG liquid or for 70VG and above.
• Prime every new coil: drip a few drops onto the cotton through the wicking ports, then fill the tank and wait five to ten minutes before firing.
• Start low on power: begin at the bottom of the rated range and increase in small steps.
• Replace on schedule: sweet liquids shorten coil life, so budget for a new coil every one to two weeks of regular use.
• Do not mix up the ratings: a coil rated for 0.15 ohm needs a device capable of delivering that power safely.

The telltale sign of a worn coil is a flat or slightly burnt taste that does not clear when you change the liquid. A coil that gurgles, spits or leaks is usually a fit or priming problem rather than a wear problem. Check that the coil is seated firmly and that the tank is not overfilled before you replace it.

The coil is also where sweetness catches up with you. Because fruit liquids contain sweeteners that caramelise on the heating element, a coil that has been running on a sweet shortfill will often fail sooner than one running a tobacco or menthol liquid. That is normal, and it is worth factoring into the cost of vaping this style of product.

Nicotine strength guidance

Nasty Ballin 50ml is sold as 0mg. You choose whether to leave it that way or to add nicotine, and the sums are straightforward once you know them. Nicotine shots are sold in 10ml bottles, most often at 18mg/ml, and the UK legal maximum strength for any nicotine e-liquid is 20mg/ml. That same 20mg ceiling applied to the disposables that were common before they were banned, which is why many switchers coming from a 20mg disposable find a sub-ohm setup at 3mg to 6mg feels very different.

Here is how the maths works for a standard 18mg shot:

• No shot: 0mg/ml across 50ml.
• One 10ml shot in the 60ml bottle: 18mg multiplied by 10ml gives 180mg of nicotine, divided by 60ml, which is 3mg/ml.
• Two 10ml shots in a larger bottle: 360mg across 70ml, which is roughly 5mg/ml.
• Three 10ml shots in a larger bottle: 540mg across 80ml, which is roughly 6.75mg/ml.

A rough guide to matching strength to habit follows. These are general starting points, not medical advice, and individual preference varies widely:

• 0mg: for people who do not want nicotine, or who have already reduced their intake and vape for flavour.
• 3mg/ml: a common starting point for sub-ohm users who previously used lighter nicotine levels.
• 5mg to 6mg/ml: for sub-ohm users who want a firmer hit and previously vaped at a higher strength.
• Above 6mg/ml: usually better served by nicotine salt liquid in a smaller device, because a high-strength freebase liquid at sub-ohm power is harsh.

Never exceed 20mg/ml in any mixed product, and never use shots with a stronger nicotine content than the bottle label states. Nicotine is addictive, and it should only be used by adults who already use nicotine products. If you do not smoke or vape, there is no reason to start, and the 0mg option exists so that people who just enjoy flavour have a choice.

When you are unsure, start low. You can always add a second shot later, but you cannot take nicotine out once it is mixed. Write the strength on the bottle with a marker once you have added a shot, because three weeks later you will not remember what you did. Keep nicotine shots, like all e-liquid, locked away from children and pets.

Who Nasty Ballin 50ml is for

This product is aimed at adults who already own, or intend to buy, a refillable sub-ohm or open pod kit and who want a flavour-led liquid in a large bottle at a low price per millilitre. It is also popular with adults switching from smoking who have moved on from disposables and want a cheaper, more flexible way to vape, although it is not a smoking cessation product and we make no health claims for it.

It suits you if:

• you vape in a sub-ohm tank or a refillable pod that accepts high-VG liquid
• you like fruit-forward, sweet flavours and prefer vapour that feels smooth
• you use enough liquid that a 50ml bottle is a practical size and a 10ml bottle runs out too quickly
• you are comfortable mixing a nicotine shot, or you vape at 0mg
• you want to keep the running cost of your vaping low

It is probably not the right choice if:

• you use a small closed pod device or prefilled cartridges, which cannot take a thick liquid
• you want a strong nicotine hit at 20mg/ml, in which case nicotine salt 10ml bottles are the natural fit
• you dislike sweet flavours or find fruit liquids cloying
• you want a ready-to-use product with no preparation, because shortfill needs a shot mixing step if you want any nicotine
• you are under 18, or you do not currently use nicotine and want to avoid starting

Experience level matters too. Someone brand new to vaping can use Ballin 50ml without trouble, but the combination of a sub-ohm tank, a battery device and a bottle that needs mixing is more to learn than a plug-and-play pod. If you are new, start at 0mg or 3mg, take your time over priming the coil, and ask for help if anything is unclear. A good vape shop assistant, or our customer service team, will help you match a liquid to a device.

Finally, think about how you vape across the week. If you vape at home, in the car and at work, a large bottle and a decent tank make sense. If you want something for a single weekend away, a small nicotine salt pod kit may be less hassle. The honest answer is that no one product suits everyone, and this one suits people who are comfortable with a bit of setup in return for lower running costs.

How to use and mix your shortfill

Using a shortfill is simple once you have done it a couple of times. The steps below cover the process from sealed bottle to first puff, including the optional nicotine step.

• Check the kit: make sure your tank and coil are suited to high-VG liquid and that the battery is charged.
• Shake the sealed bottle: a quick shake loosens the flavouring that can settle at the bottom.
• Add a nicotine shot if you want one: open the shot, pour it into the shortfill bottle, close the cap firmly, and shake for about thirty seconds. Skip this step for 0mg.
• Let it rest: leave a nicotine-mixed bottle for at least an hour, ideally overnight, so the shot blends fully.
• Prime the coil: add a few drops straight to the cotton, then fill the tank to above the top of the coil and wait five to ten minutes.
• Fill carefully: do not fill past the maximum line, and keep the airflow control closed while filling to prevent liquid running into the airflow channel.
• Start at low power: take a few short, gentle draws before moving to your usual power.

For topping up on the go, a spare small refill bottle is useful. Pour a little from the main bottle into the small one, label it with the flavour and strength, and keep the big bottle at home. This reduces the risk of leaks in a bag and keeps the nozzle clean.

Changing flavour needs a bit of care. If you move from one Ballin flavour to another, run the tank until it is nearly empty, rinse the tank under warm water, let it dry, and fit a new coil if the old one has been used for more than a few days. Ghosting, where the old flavour carries into the new one, is nearly always caused by a coil that has soaked up the previous liquid.

Storage matters. Keep the bottle upright with the cap on, away from heat and sunlight. Once opened, the liquid keeps for several months, but flavours do fade and darken slowly over time. Use the best-before date printed on the bottle as a guide, and do not decant liquid into unlabelled containers where it could be mistaken for a drink or medicine.

When you finish a bottle, recycle the plastic as described in the design section. If you have any liquid left that you will not use, do not pour it down a sink in quantity. Soak it up with kitchen paper and put it in your general waste bin.

Troubleshooting common problems

Most problems with shortfills come down to the coil, the fill or the battery. Work through the following list before assuming a bottle is faulty.

• Dry or burnt taste: the coil is probably not primed, is past its life, or is being run too hard. Prime it again, drop the wattage and take shorter draws. If the burnt taste returns after a fresh coil, check that the tank is not running too low on liquid.
• Weak flavour: charge the battery, then check the coil. If both are fine, you may be experiencing vaper's tongue, where repeated exposure to one flavour makes it seem to fade. A day on a different flavour usually resets it.
• Gurgling or spitting: there is too much liquid near the coil, or condensation is building in the airflow channel. Wipe the tank, check the seals, and avoid overfilling.
• Leaking from the tank: the coil may not be seated tightly, a seal may be worn, or the tank may be overfilled. Disassemble, dry, and reassemble with a fresh seal if necessary.
• Throat hit too harsh: the nicotine strength is probably too high for your power settings. Drop the wattage, or mix a lower-strength batch next time.
• Thick liquid will not wick: check that the coil is rated for high-VG, give it longer to saturate, and make sure the wicking ports are not blocked.
• Bottle nozzle will not fit the tank: use a smaller refill bottle with a finer tip and decant a little at a time.
• Liquid has darkened: mild darkening is normal with age and with sweet flavours. Strong changes in smell or taste mean the bottle should not be used.
• Bottle leaks in a bag: keep the cap tight, stand the bottle upright and carry it in a sealed bag.

If you have tried these steps and the liquid still tastes wrong when put into a brand new coil in a clean tank, contact customer service with your order number and a description of the problem. A genuine batch fault is rare, but we want to hear about it if it happens.

A final note on safety. If a device overheats, smells of burning or shows damage, stop using it immediately and let it cool in a safe place away from anything flammable. Do not continue to charge or vape with it. Dispose of the device at one of the recycling points described in the battery section, and replace it before you vape again.

Value for money and how it compares

At £2.99 for 50ml, Nasty Ballin works out at about 6p per millilitre, and that is before you consider whether you add nicotine. Even when you include the cost of a shot, the price per millilitre remains lower than most 10ml bottles, which is the main reason shortfills are popular with regular vapers. For anyone who vapes every day, the saving over a year compared to buying 10ml bottles is substantial.

Here is how it compares fairly with the alternatives you are likely to be considering:

• Versus 10ml nicotine salt bottles: nic salts are the better option if you want 10mg to 20mg strength in a small pod kit. They cost more per millilitre but need no mixing and suit low-power devices. Shortfills win on cost and vapour volume; salts win on nicotine satisfaction per puff.
• Versus other 50ml shortfill ranges: there are plenty of competitors in the same format, including IVG, Doozy Vape and the rest of the Nasty catalogue. Premium dessert and custard ranges often cost noticeably more than Ballin. Value ranges at a similar price are common, so the real question is whether you like the flavour. Compare the current price per millilitre rather than relying on any list, because promotions move prices around.
• Versus prefilled pods: prefilled cartridges are convenient but cost more per millilitre and lock you into one device. A bottle of shortfill is cheaper and flexible, but you need compatible kit.
• Versus disposables: single-use vapes can no longer be sold in the UK, and even when they could, a bottle of shortfill gave far more liquid for the money. The switch requires a one-off spend on a device, which pays back quickly for regular users.

The honest weaknesses are worth stating. The flavour is not described in detail by the manufacturer, so you may need to try more than one before settling. The liquid needs a compatible device, and if you do not own one, the starting cost is higher than the bottle price suggests. Nicotine users must mix a shot and may want stronger nicotine than a shortfill delivers at sub-ohm power. None of these are deal-breakers for the right customer, but they are real.

The multibuy and bundle maths is straightforward. If you vape 5ml a day, one bottle lasts about ten days, so you would use around three bottles a month, costing in the region of £9 before shots and coils. Add a coil every fortnight and a shot per bottle, and the monthly running cost is still well below the price of a pack of cigarettes, though we make no claim about health outcomes. If you vape less, a single bottle may last a month.

Overall, Nasty Ballin 50ml represents solid value for adult vapers with the right kit. It is inexpensive, available in several fruit-led flavours and easy to buy, with free UK delivery on orders over £20 and same-day dispatch for orders before 4pm. It will not suit everyone, but for the people it is made for, the numbers work.