Dab Banger Types and Sizes Guide
It’s no secret that dabbing has seriously influenced the evolution of cannabis culture. Though the concept has been around for decades (remember knife hits?!), the movement has seen a massive boom in the past 10 years. In response, ever-changing technology has evolved to produce new and improved products crafted to deliver the perfect dab.
Dab nails are a crucial part of the recipe — maybe even the most essential component of our rig. With a plethora of different types of quartz bangers out there, it’s time for us to make an educated choice in our selection.
Why Quartz Nails are Best for Dabbing
Quartz is a highly durable mineral that boasts all the benefits of glass, but can handle even higher temperatures. Because our nail is used to heat our concentrates, its thermal properties are an essential factor in the competition for the best nail. Our Quartz Bangers are food and medical grade, meaning there are no adverse side effects when heating the nail to extreme temperatures. Out of all the materials from which dab nails are made – quartz, glass, titanium, and ceramic – a quartz nail secures the cleanest taste. An added bonus? It can likely withstand our clumsiest friend.
Anatomy of a Quartz Banger
A quartz banger is comprised of three main sections: the bucket, the neck, and the joint. Bucket style and size can change drastically, but the piece is always considered a bucket and performs the same function. The neck connects the bucket to the joint or the base of the nail, which fits on our rig. Joint sizes vary, so we should read a Joint Size Guide to ensure we’ve got the proper setup.
Types of Quartz Bangers
Thanks to recent innovations in the dab tool space, there are now various dab banger types that we can choose to suit our personal preferences and dabbing accessories.
Quartz Banger Buckets
Banger buckets get the job done with low heat and optimal flavor. Made from food and medical-grade quartz, Yo Dabba Dabba’s Quartz Bangers are available in a variety of sizes with matching Quartz Carb Caps to improve heat retention and allow lower temperature dabs.
Our standard 2mm Quartz Banger can be heated in 10 seconds or less and is more durable than both glass and ceramic. We can opt for the thickest quartz nail on the market and pick up the 4mm Quartz Banger for quadruple the heat retention, with all the added benefits. Or, we can grab the Sumo Banger, with a 25mm diameter plus the thick and robust 4mm sidewall.
PROS: Dab-ready in 10 seconds or less.
CONS: Low heat retention.
| Nail Style | Bowl Size | Wall Thickness | Heat Up / Cool Down Times | Compatible Accessories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4mm Quartz Banger |
21.65mm |
Side: 4mm
Bottom: 4mm |
30 / 30 seconds |
Carb Caps, Pearls |
|
2mm Quartz Banger |
21.65mm |
Side: 2mm
Bottom: 2mm |
20 / 20 seconds |
Carb Caps, Pearls |
|
Quartz Sumo Banger |
29mm |
Side: 4mm
Bottom: 4mm |
40 / 45 seconds |
Carb Caps, Pearls |
Quartz Flat-Top Bangers
The latest and hottest nail to hit the market, our Quartz Flat Top Banger is the nail for any dabbing enthusiast and is available with a 20mm, 25mm, or a beastly 30mm-wide bucket. Our 25mm bucket comes in three different styles: a regular Flat Top, an opaque-bottomed Flat Top, and a core style that features an internal raised platform in the middle of the bucket which allows for greater heat retention. Both the 25mm and 30mm flat top bangers allow for the use of dabbing accessories like Terp Pearls and Quartz Insert Dishes (or quartz drop-ins) tailored to the cutting-edge dabber. For more information, check out our article on how to use the insert dishes.
PROS: We get several quality hits from just one use of our torch.
CONS: We haven’t found one yet!
| Nail Style | Bowl Size | Wall Thickness | Heat Up / Cool Down Times | Compatible Accessories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20mm Flat Top |
15.5mm |
Side: 2mm
Bottom: 4mm |
30 / 30 seconds |
Carb Caps, Inserts |
|
25mm Flat Top |
20.5mm |
Side: 2mm
Bottom: 4mm |
40 / 45 seconds |
Carb Caps, Inserts, Pearls |
|
30mm Flat Top |
26.25mm |
Side: 2mm
Bottom: 4mm |
40 / 45 seconds |
Carb Caps, Inserts, Pearls |
|
Opaque Flat Top |
20.5mm |
Side: 2mm
Bottom: 4mm |
30 / 45 seconds |
Carb Caps, Inserts, Pearls, Tweezers |
|
Core Nail |
21.17mm |
Side: 2mm
Bottom: 4mm |
40 / 60 seconds |
Carb Caps |
Quartz Thermal Bangers
Thermal bangers work like a double-paned window. Their built-in inner bowl creates an insulated air pocket which aids heat retention. This allows the inner bowl to remain hot for much longer because it’s not exposed to the ambient temperatures. Our Quartz Thermal Bangers are high-end, pure quartz pieces that will make a quality addition to our collection. At 25mm in diameter, they’re the perfect banger for the globiest of globs.
PROS: The inner bowl keeps it cookin’.
CONS: Can be difficult to clean.
| Nail Style | Bowl Size | Wall Thickness | Heat Up / Cool Down Times | Compatible Accessories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Thermal Banger |
16.5mm |
4.83mm |
40 / 60 seconds |
Carb caps |
|
Thermal Banger – 45° |
16.5mm |
4.83mm |
40 / 60 seconds |
Carb caps |
