Bangers 101: What is a Banger and What are all those different Styles?!

What’s the Difference Between All of the Different Banger Styles?

As dabbing becomes increasingly popular, we are hearing more about the different ways in which you can dab your favorite concentrates. A person who gets into dabbing for the first time can feel overwhelmed by all of the different styles of hardware that exist.

Buying a banger can greatly improve your dabbing experience, but it is important to know how to choose the best one for your needs. There is an almost dizzying array of banger types on the market today, which is why we’re going to offer a comprehensive guide to understanding and identifying each one. As you will see, some bangers are more capable of satisfying your needs than others.

What is a Banger?

A banger is a dab rig attachment that contains the concentrate, almost like a bowl, acting as a dish that holds the dabs while the product is heated. Bangers fit into the joint of the dab rig, and the concentrate is then heated which allows the concentrate to become vaporized. A banger is heated using a butane torch. Quickly, it begins to glow, and then you can wait several seconds and apply your concentrate so that as soon as it contacts the hot banger, it vaporizes.

What Types of Bangers are There?

Now, let’s talk about the different kinds of bangers. First, however, we gotta cover the various materials from which bangers can be made, before even discussing about the different shapes of bangers, and how they play a role in your ultimate experience.

Glass Bangers

Glass bangers are usually made from a fairly resilient glass, like the same kind of glass used to make bongs and glass pipes. This type of glass can handle the heat, generally speaking, and does not seem to negatively interfere with flavor.

Glass bangers are, however, still a more fragile option, as even if the glass is durable, it cannot survive any drop. And here is a Did You Know: Glass was the first type of banger to hit the market and is still widely available today. It’s also a fairly cheap option compared to other materials, so if you are on a budget, this may be for you.

Quartz Bangers

Quartz bangers are currently considered superior to all other materials because of the following:

• Quartz can withstand even higher temperatures than glass, which is good, as butane torches are extremely hot.
• Quartz is considered easy to clean and heats up faster than the other materials.
• Quartz seems to promote the cleanest taste of all, while offering the best durability as well, which is great if you happen to be clumsier than you’d like to admit.

A quartz banger can last a lifetime, simply put. That alone gives it a lot of value. Keep in mind that Quartz is not as easy to clean as glass, but it’s not the hardest to clean either.

Ceramic Bangers

Ceramic bangers are just below quartz in terms of superiority. While they don’t heat up as quickly as quartz, they do retain heat for a longer period of time, which can positively impact your dabbing experience. Ceramic also offers positive effects to flavor, promoting a clean and rich taste.

However, ceramic is more fragile than quartz, and can crack if you’re not careful. Also, ceramic can be tricky to clean, as the material naturally has tiny ridges and pores that vapor can build up in over time. When using a ceramic banger, you will need to maintain a frequent cleaning schedule, or else this debris can slowly impact the flavor in a negative way.

Titanium Bangers

Titanium is definitely a super strong material that can generally handle heat. On that flipside, it can get too hot very easily, which could end up burning your product. To have success with a titanium banger, you need to know exactly what you are doing, as one second too long can become an issue. Titanium is exceptionally durable and long-lasting, and fairly easy to clean. But one drawback is that it can add a metallic note to your dabs, which alone makes it not worth it for many seasoned dabbers.

Banger Styles

Now, the fun part, getting into the different styles of bangers.

Banger Buckets

Banger buckets are one option, and their shape makes them great for dabbing at lower temperatures. They also heat up very quickly, but do not retain heat very well if you plan on taking multiple hits in one session.

Flat Top Bangers

Flat-top bangers are extremely popular right now, mainly because one torching session can produce several satisfying hits that are full of thick and flavorful vapor. Flat top bangers do not have any real disadvantages that we know of, and they are the most widely used today.

Thermal Bangers

Thermal bangers are known for being a pain to clean, but they retain heat very well, making them still quite popular. There is an inner bowl within the banger that allows your dabs to be insulated, so that it stays hot for a longer period of time.

Other Quick Ways in Which Bangers Differ from Each Other

Even beyond the factors listed above, there are still more ways in which bangers differ from each other.

Size

Yes, in the world of bangers, “size does matter”. Bangers are measured by the milliliter, and this determines how much product a banger can fit. Pay attention to this if you have precise needs for how many puffs you can get out of a single dabbing session.

Angle Cut

Angle cut bangers are pretty new to the scene, and the angle of the cut is said to aid in airflow, offering better vapor circulation. This is still not as popular as flat top bangers but may offer some unique benefits.

Center Core

Center core bangers have a center core inside of them that simply adds an influx of heat internally.

Quick Thoughts

As you can see, bangers can differ from each other in all kinds of ways. The most important things to remember are that as far as today’s dabbers are concerned, quartz bangers are a step above everything else, and flat top designs are the way to go.

SEO Description: This piece will be talking about one component of a dab rig, which is a banger and why it matters as well as the different types.