Vanta-Black Edition Mercury M2 Wireless Tattoo Machine
The Vanta-Black was built specifically for blackout, tribal and geometry work, but it’s also become a favourite among traditional artists and black & grey realism tattooers.
M2 features
- Fixed 3.8 mm stroke
- Faulhaber 4.5 W high-speed motor: up to 182 Hz at 15 V
- 36 mm aluminium and stainless steel grips, both with ratchet adjustment
- MOTHERFUCKER Mode and speed readout in Hz
- Motor Health Flight Recorder
- RCA corded option
- NITRO Jumpstart, configurable ON/OFF
See how Vanta-Black’s 3.8 mm stroke compares across linework, tattoo styles and shading in the Mercury family stroke guide.
Why it matters for Blackout
This is a machine that lets you work at very high speeds—like no other.
The Vanta is a wireless pen with extra power, designed to stay stable no matter how heavy the fill.
We developed the new MOTHERFUCKER mode, multiplying motor torque x4 at low speeds. It gives you the strength you need when working on those stubborn areas where machines usually struggle.
The weight is perfectly balanced so your hand doesn’t suffer in long sessions. And it comes with a stainless steel grip that adds stability to your lines and geometric work—its weight feels like an anchor in your hand, steady and precise.
What’s included
- Faulhaber motor reaching up to 182 Hz at 15 V
- ROVER R-1 VantaBlack battery with real speed reading (Hz)
- 36 mm black aluminium grip
- 36 mm stainless steel grip, autoclavable
What’s different from other Mercury M2 machine models
- A different motor with higher speed
- A new 3.8 mm stroke, the best balance we’ve found between speed and efficacy
- A special ROVER R-1 battery with speed reading in Hz
- A new mode you can activate to multiply motor power by x4 when working on difficult areas that need extra force
Get it if…
- You’re a traditional artist who loves pulling bold lines and packing solid colour.
- You’re a seasoned black & grey artist looking for that sweet spot in the hit — a 3.8 mm stroke with enough punch to build saturation and enough finesse for smooth blends.
- Blackout, tribal or geometry is your style. There’s nothing like having a machine built specifically for the kind of work you do every day.
- You love your current machine but need more punch in tough spots like the neck, hip, or armpit. The Vanta-Black’s MOTHERFUCKER mode gives you that extra drive right where you need it.
- You’re pushing your speed higher and your current machine is starting to fall short.
- You want a truly wireless pen with a strong, stable battery—and you’re tired of sealed batteries that burn out after a year. With the ROVER R-1 you get the same wired-level power, and it runs on standard rechargeable lithium cells you can replace anytime.