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Unless you’ve been under a rock for the past decade, you’ve certainly heard of the latest craze in marijuana consumption: concentrates. Call it what you will - dabs, shatter, wax - these 10mm dab rig concentrates are absolutely everywhere, and with good reason! They’re extremely strong, fun to smoke, and usually a better bargain than a raw plant.
Of course, as with all new innovations in the smoking world, these concentrates come with a world of new tools and terminology. First, we’ll cover everything you need to know to get you rolling with your first dab. After this short guide, even the most veteran joint smokers will be ready to try concentrates.
What do I need to take a dab?
First off, you’ll need your concentrate. These come in various forms, from soft, crumbly wax to sticky, gooey shatter. With that out of the way, you’ll need either a nail or a banger, a dabbing tool, and a basic torch to heat up your banger. If you’re wondering “Which dab nail is best?” try looking here. For now, we’re going to chat about quartz bangers.
What size banger do I need?
You’ll need to know whether your bubbler, bong, or banger hanger has a 10mm dab rig or 14mm joint, and you’ll need to make sure you get the appropriate gender of a banger to pair with your piece. A female joint on your piece would need a male banger and vice versa. In this guide, we’ll cover some of the quartz bangers on the market.
What is the best dab banger?
Although we’ll get into our exact choices soon, the best dab banger is simply this: a banger made of quality quartz that fits your dab rig correctly. Each 10mm dab rig quartz banger will offer different ups and downs, so the best quartz banger is subjective to your preferences. Heat retention, carb cap, American quartz, best price - whatever factors matter to you most.
Terp Slurper Quartz Banger - $24.99
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Between efficiency, flavor, and quality 10mm dab rig, this flat top quartz banger was an easy choice for our staff pick. This banger offers new technology that gives the best efficiency of any of the bangers we tried. Whereas some quartz bangers can leave unused products behind, this one makes sure you get every bit of your dab.
Sugar Cube Quartz Banger - $160
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If you’re looking to invest in an amazing quartz banger, look no further than Sugar Cube. These unique square bangers are made of some of the best quartz on the market, offer fantastic heat retention, and are entirely American-made. This quartz banger also offers great airflow, ensuring you get the best flavor out of every dab.
Eyce Quartz Bucket - $29.99
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Another of the 10mm dab rig bangers on the market is this quartz bucket from Eyce. Made from “a fused silica noncrystalline form of silicon dioxide,” aka very high-quality quartz, these bangers offer fantastic heat distribution coupled with extreme durability. The price is pretty hard to beat for a new quartz banger of this quality.
GRAV Quartz Banger - $17.99
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GRAV has always been about function, and this quartz banger is no exception. This all-American, no-fuss quartz banger is the right price for any new dabber. You can always couple it with your favorite carb cap to really get the most out of your wax.
420 Science XL Quartz Core Reactor Banger - $24.99
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The science of dabbing is half of the fun, and this 10mm dab rig is all about science. The heat well at the bottom of the banger holds and distributes heat so that it stays the ideal temperature for dabs for longer. Pop this in your favorite glass dab rig, heat it up, and pass it around without concern.
Sugar Cube XL Quartz Banger - $180
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We couldn’t help but include this XL version of one of our favorite quartz bangers. The basic version is great, but this big guy is AWESOME. The bigger banger holds heat for longer, and the improved airflow means you can take dabs right to the face with less effort.
420 Science Quartz Double Chamber Thermal Banger - $29.99
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This double-walled quartz banger offers fantastic heat distribution and retention. Where other bangers may have hot spots, this one is sure to distribute the heat evenly so you get the best hit possible. Even with the second layer of quartz, this banger comes in at a great price.
Dankgeek XXL Jumbo Bucket Banger - $25
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If you thought the last XL banger sounded good, but don’t have the money to invest in a piece that expensive, you should check out this jumbo bucket. Also made of high-quality quartz, this big banger will give you improved airflow and better hits. Use this with your favorite glass piece and you’ll see why it made our top 10 list.
Smoke Cartel Quartz Honey Bucket with swing arm - $29
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This one was way too cool to leave off our list. This banger has a swinging arm that allows you to heat up the bucket more evenly without distributing the heat to your rig, making it especially ideal for smaller glass pieces, certain silicone pieces, and, let’s face it, cheap glass. Just swing the bucket up, heat it, lower it back into the dome, then take your dab.
Tag High Airflow Quartz Banger - $34.99
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We enjoyed all of the high airflow quartz bangers we tried, and this one was no exception. It’s got a slanted top and big downstem for the best airflow possible. You’re sure to get huge rips out of this quartz banger. Better yet, this glass is American made in Colorado, so you can count on it to be the highest quality glass around.
Conclusion
No matter which you find to be the best quartz banger, we can all agree that concentrates are one of the best new trends in the smoking world. They’re clean, strong, and usually quite affordable. You can even get CBD concentrates for dabbing! These trendy new smokeable are definitely here to stay, so you can rest assured that you’ll get a lot of use out of your new banger. If you enjoy concentrates like these, consider looking into:
- What is the best CBD cart?
- Raw CBD flower versus concentrates
- Can I smoke out of my dab rig?
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Written by Megan Medeiros (BA)
Megan Medeiros has a bachelor’s degree in English and is currently working on a master’s in English at James Madison University. She's the owner and operator of Medeiros Writing, and has been working as a cannabis writer for the past three years, mostly following the legal climate of marijuana, especially in areas like California, Colorado, Oregon, Canada, and other legal areas.
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