Best 9mm Bong: Who Needs It and When It’s Worth the Extra Cost
9mm glass is a specific upgrade. It’s not for everyone, and it’s not the right call in every situation. If you’re on carpet, rarely knock things over, and want lighter glass, a 5mm beaker is the right pick. If you have hardwood or tile floors, a history of broken pieces, or just want a bong […]
Puffco Peak Glass Top: Recycler, Dry or Perc? How to Pick
Seven new Roots Glass tops for the Puffco Peak Pro and new Peak, from a $39.99 dry pillar to full recyclers. Every piece photographed from every angle.
Dr. Dabber Switch 2 Glass: Recycler, Fab or Dry Top?
Six pieces for the Dr. Dabber Switch 2: two recyclers, a showerhead fab, a dry top, a joystick carb cap and a spinner insert.
New Glass at Roots Glass: Every Piece, Every Angle
A photo-first look at everything new on the shelf this summer: gridded stemless tubes, recycler rigs, seven Puffco Peak tops, two Dr. Dabber Switch 2 recyclers, and our first e-rig.
Spoon Pipe: What It Is and How to Pick One
Quick Answer: The spoon pipe to get has a built-in glass screen, like the Roots Glass Screen Spoon Pipe at $24.99. A spoon pipe is a small, dry glass hand pipe with a bowl, a mouthpiece, and a carb hole you cover, then release to clear the smoke. The screen helps keep ash out of […]
How to Clean Puffco Proxy Glass, Chambers and Base
Quick brief What do you need to know first? Iso and swabs do the whole job, and the base is the one part that never gets soaked. Quick Answer: To clean a Puffco Proxy, let it cool, take it apart, and soak the glass and the ceramic chamber separately in 90%+ isopropyl alcohol. Never soak […]
Best Beaker Bong: 5mm vs 9mm and What Size Actually Matters
Quick Answer: The best beaker bong for most people is a 14″ 5mm beaker with a diffused downstem. Our pick: the Roots Glass 14″ 5mm Beaker at $59.99. Want more heft? The 14″ 9mm Beaker is $79.99 — same height, heavier walls, same hit. Short on space? The 10″ 5mm Beaker is $39.99. Picking the […]
How to Clean a Quartz Banger: The 30-Second Routine
Quick Answer: To clean a quartz banger, swab it while it is still warm from the dab: one dry cotton swab, then one dipped in 99% isopropyl alcohol. Do it after every dab — the whole routine takes about 30 seconds. A $5.99 pack of 300 Glob Mops XL 2.0 swabs covers roughly 150 dabs […]
Dab Tool Guide: Tip Types, Materials, and How to Use One
Every dab tool tip explained — blade, scoop, paddle, carb cap combo. Pick the right material for your concentrate, learn how to use one, and keep it clean.
Cheap Dab Rig: What to Buy, What to Skip, What It Costs
Quick Answer: A cheap dab rig works fine if it’s borosilicate glass with a 14mm joint and a small chamber. The rig is the cheap part: ours start at $29.99. A complete setup with a banger, cap and pearls runs $74.99 in a bundle, plus a torch. Skip gas-station glass. A cheap dab rig can […]
