Dab Banger Types: A Comprehensive Guide

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the variety of dab banger styles available? This guide is meant to simplify the choices for you!

In this guide, you will get information on traditional styles like thermals and cadmium. You will also be informed about recent additions such as slurpers, blenders, and cold starts. We discuss various materials, their applications, and how they retain heat.

What is a Dab Banger?

A dab banger is a nail that you heat in your dab rig, but it is shaped like a bucket and has a long neck. This design allows better vaporization of wax or shatter. It also improves airflow during hits. Just be sure to swab the banger out with a Q-tip so it stays in top shape. 

Why Quartz Nails are Best for Dabbing

Quartz nails are hands-down the best option for dabbing.

• Quartz holds heat well, so your temperature stays consistent throughout the hit.
• Quartz can take some serious torching without cracking like glass might.
• Quartz has a cleaner, smoother taste than titanium or ceramic.
• Terp pearls and bubble caps? They work like a dream with quartz, too.

Whether you like bigger, hotter dabs or lower temp flavor savoring, quartz banger nail does it all. It also heats up fast, so you aren't waiting around. Plus, the clear look makes the whole rig look stunning. 

Types of Quartz Dab Bangers

Quartz dab bangers are available in many forms and designs. Each one is created to the dabbing experience distinctively. Below are a few of the more common types:

• Thermal Quartz Bangers

Structure: Double-walled with a bubble cap.

Advantages: Excellent heat retention, allowing for longer sessions without needing to reheat.

• Color Changing Cadmium Bangers

Structure: Changes color based on temperature (bright orange when hot, bright yellow when cool).

Benefits: Visual temperature indicator helps achieve the perfect dab temperature without a timer.

• Opaque Bottom Bangers

Structure: Opaque bottom with higher heat retention than the side walls.

Benefits: Retains heat longer, reducing the need for frequent reheating.

• Low Temp Core Reactor Bangers

Structure: Features a thick quartz core in the center of the bucket.

Benefits: Superior heat retention, ideal for larger dabs at lower temperatures.

• Round Bottom Quartz Bangers

Structure: Curved bottom for even heat distribution.

Benefits: Better vaporization and easier cleaning due to the lack of corners.

• Angle Top Quartz Bangers

Structure: Angled top for aesthetic appeal.

Benefits: Easy to clean, suitable for small to medium-sized dabs.

• Terp Slurper Bangers

Structure: Multiple buckets and air pathways create a vortex effect.

Benefits: Maximizes flavor extraction and ensures no concentrate is wasted.

• Terp Blender Bangers

Structure: Similar to Terp Slurpers but with a simpler design.

Benefits: Enhances flavor with fewer components, making it more user-friendly.

• Flat-Top Quartz Bangers

Structure: Flat, even surface for heating.

Benefits: It is compatible with many carb caps. This allows for efficient, mess-free dabbing.

• Slanted Bangers

Structure: Angled cut neck.

Benefits: Prevents concentrate from running down the sides, enhancing vaporization.

• Beveled Edge Bangers

Structure: Rounded or beveled edge.

Benefits: Easier to guide the dab onto the heated surface, reducing waste.

• Cold Start Bangers

Structure: Designed for cold start dabbing.

Benefits: Allows for precise control over the heating process, preserving terpenes.

Dab Banger Angles

When it comes to quartz bangers, they mainly come in 45 or 90-degree angles. The neck is welded at that angle to fit how the rig's joints point.

• 45s are perfect for smaller rigs with angled joints - they give nice airflow. They're better for low-temp dabs too, since the heat doesn't get trapped as much.
• If you've got a bigger rig with joints pointing straight up, a 90 is the way to go. Since it's welded straight, it can take hotter dabs with no problem. The heat also spreads evenly across the whole banger.
• 45s might not heat up as consistently since it's only on one side. Plus, the airflow could get tricky.
• The 90s retain heat longer, so you've got more time to work with.

When it comes down to it, match the angle to how your rig joints point. It'll give you the best performance and smoothest rips! Proper matching is key to your dabbing experience.

Dab Banger Gender

"Banger genders" refers to the connection between the banger and the rig's joint. Joints are either male or female-shaped. So you need the opposite gender banger to match your rig's joint.

For example, if your dab rig has a female-shaped joint, you'll need a male banger to fit inside it - and vice versa. These male and female pieces are also different sizes, usually 10 mm, 14 mm, or 18 mm. Be sure your banger gender matches your rig and the sizes line up too.

If you have a mismatched set, no worries - you just need an adapter. These come as female-to-male or male-to-female to make the connection. Just be sure when shopping for a new banger that you know your rig's gender and size first, so you end up with a perfect fit. Proper matching is key for a secure seal and optimal hits every time.

Size and Thickness

When picking out a new banger, you’ve got to think about size and thickness - it makes a difference. 

• First, match the joint size to your rig, usually 10, 14, or 18 mm.
• Then consider the bucket diameter; - a bigger bucket holds more dabs but takes longer to heat. 
• Depth matters too, based on how much wax you like to use. Also, a longer banger keeps the heat farther from your face.
• As for thickness, they usually range from 2-4mm. Thicker ones, about 3-4mm, retain heat and last longer. They're great for low-temperature dabs.
• Thinner 2-3mm materials, on the other hand, heat up quickly, making them ideal for large, hot rips.
• Of course, match the angle and gender. 

Think about your personal style - do you prefer big or small dabs, hot or low temps? Pick size and thickness based on what fits you best, so you get the greatest experience!