Downstem Guide: How to Pick the Right Size and Style
Quick Answer: A downstem carries smoke from your bowl down under the water, and the right one matches three numbers: the joint it drops into, the bowl size on top, and its length from the bottom of the frosted joint. Our beakers and downstem tubes take an 18mm-to-14mm stem; our 14mm Downstem is $7.99, the […]
Stemless Bong: How It Works, Pros and Cons, What to Buy
Four new Roots Glass tubes from 12 to 18 inches – gridded stemlines, a 360 grid cap, a quad stem tree perc and a peyote pillar. Every angle we shot.
Best Bong for Beginners: What to Get, What to Skip, and Why Glass Thickness Matters
Your first bong matters more than you’d think — not because you need something expensive, but because the wrong choice makes for a frustrating first experience. Too big and you’re fighting to clear it. Too fragile and it breaks in month one. Too many percolators and you’re cleaning something you can barely pull. Three things […]
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 […]
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 […]
Best Ash Catcher: Wet vs Dry, 45 vs 90 Degree, and How to Choose
Most ash catcher guides focus on the percolator type. The decision that matters more: the angle. 45° ash catchers work with beaker bongs and most standard water pipes — the angled joint keeps the catcher level. 90° catchers are for straight tube bongs. Buy the wrong angle and the catcher either tilts water toward you […]
Best Percolator Bong: Which Perc Type Matches Your Hit
Quick Answer: The best percolator bong depends on your priorities. For ease of use and cleaning: matrix or honeycomb perc. For maximum smoothness: swiss or double perc. For visible action and thorough filtration: tree perc. Roots Glass perc bongs run $60–$100 across all major perc types. Not all percolators do the same thing. The type […]
Best Mini Bong: What Counts, What Hits, and What’s Worth Buying
Quick Answer: The best mini bong for most people is the Roots Glass 7” Faceted Mini Beaker at $39.99 — thick glass, beaker base, 14mm joint, desk-ready. Want a perc? The 6” THICK Mini Circ Perc at $44.99. Budget under $30: the 6” Warped Mini Rig. Anything under $15 is import glass — fine for […]
Silicone Bong vs Glass: What’s Actually Worth Buying?
Quick Answer: A silicone bong is a near-indestructible water pipe made from food-grade silicone instead of glass. Get silicone if you travel, smoke outdoors, or have a history of breaking glass ($20–$60). Get glass if you smoke at home and care about flavor and percolation ($30–$200+). Silicone wins on durability and portability; glass wins on […]
Bong Bowl Sizes: 10mm, 14mm, and 18mm Explained
Quick Answer: Bong bowls come in three standard sizes — 10mm, 14mm, and 18mm. 14mm is the most common — if you don’t know, that’s usually the right guess. The dime test: drop a dime into the joint, if it fits completely you have 18mm; if not, you have 14mm or 10mm. Joint gender matters […]
