Quartz Banger Types: Which Banger Should You Buy?

A quartz banger is a bucket-shaped nail made of quartz glass that fits on a dab rig. You heat it with a torch, let it cool for a moment, then drop in your concentrate. Bangers come in different shapes, joint sizes and angles, and each one changes how the banger heats up and holds heat.

This guide explains the main quartz banger types and how to pick the right one for your rig.

Why Quartz?

Quartz handles high heat without cracking, heats up fast, and does not add any taste. That is why quartz has replaced most titanium and ceramic nails. Shop all quartz bangers.

Quartz Banger Types

Flat top banger

The classic bucket with a flat rim. Simple, affordable and works with most carb caps. A good first banger.

Beveled edge banger

The rim is cut at an angle so a carb cap sits tighter and seals better. Good for low-temperature dabs.

Thick bottom (opaque bottom) banger

A thicker or frosted base holds heat longer, so you have more time before the banger cools down.

Terp slurper

A two-part banger with a dish on top and a pillar or marble inside. Air spins the concentrate as it melts. Needs terp pearls or marbles and a matching cap.

Blender banger

Has side air holes that create a spinning vortex inside the bucket. Usually sold with a spinner cap and pearls.

Core reactor banger

A solid quartz rod in the bottom of the bucket holds extra heat for longer.

Hourglass and control tower bangers

Brand designs (for example from GRAV and MJ Arsenal) with a narrow middle or a raised center for even heat.

Full Weld vs Regular Weld

A regular weld banger has the bucket joined to the neck at one point. A full weld banger is sealed all the way around, so it looks seamless and has no gaps where residue collects. Full weld bangers cost more.

Joint Size, Gender and Angle

  • Size: 10mm, 14mm or 18mm. It must match your rig's joint. Most rigs use 14mm; mini rigs often use 10mm.
  • Gender: a male banger fits a female joint on your rig, and a female banger fits a male joint.
  • Angle: 90 degree bangers fit rigs with an upright joint. 45 degree bangers fit rigs with an angled joint.

Not sure what you have? Use our joint size guide.

What Goes With a Banger

Cleaning a Quartz Banger

Swab the banger with a cotton swab while it is still warm after each dab. For a deeper clean, let it cool fully and soak it in isopropyl alcohol. Supplies: cleaning products.

Quartz Banger FAQs

Which quartz banger is best for beginners?

A flat top or beveled edge banger in the joint size that matches your rig. They are simple, affordable and work with most carb caps.

What size banger do I need?

Match the banger to your rig's joint: 10mm, 14mm or 18mm, and choose the opposite gender (male banger for a female joint).

45 or 90 degree banger?

Use a 90 degree banger if your rig's joint points straight up and a 45 degree banger if it is angled.

What is a terp slurper?

A two-part quartz banger with a top dish and an inner pillar or marble that makes concentrate spin as it melts.

How long does a quartz banger last?

With regular cleaning and no sudden temperature shocks, a good quartz banger can last for years.

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