Mast Tour Tattoo Pen Kit vs Dragonhawk A1 Pro Tattoo Machine Starter Bundle

The Mast Tour kit is the better pick for artists who want a light pen-style machine with a separate corded power supply and two swappable batteries. The Dragonhawk A1 Pro is the better pick for beginners and travel work: it is a self-contained cordless pen with a bigger battery, longer stroke and adjustable needle depth. The Mast pen is lighter and slimmer in the hand, while the Dragonhawk is heavier and thicker but needs no power box. Owners of both rate them well; the Mast kit scores 4.8 from 74 ratings, and Dragonhawk is an established name in entry-level tattoo gear.

• Choose the Mast Tour kit if you want a slim 82g pen with a dedicated Halo power supply, a foot pedal and two batteries for longer sessions.
• Choose the Dragonhawk A1 Pro if you are starting out or working on the move and want one cordless pen with a 2000mAh battery, a 4.0mm stroke and tool-free needle depth adjustment.