Quartz Bangers/Nails

What Is a Dab Banger?

A dab banger is a bucket-shaped attachment for your dab rig, designed to vaporize cannabis concentrates. Instead of combusting dry herb like a bong, a dab rig equipped with a banger allows you to inhale potent vapor created by heating the banger and applying your concentrate onto it.

Bangers have largely replaced old-school dabbing nails and domes due to their improved heat retention, larger surface area, and compatibility with accessories like carb caps, terp pearls, and dab tools.

Why Use a Dab Banger?

• Better vapor quality: Dab bangers retain heat efficiently and allow lower-temp dabbing for improved flavor.

• Customizable airflow: Most bangers pair with carb caps or terp slurper marbles to control airflow.

• Stylish and functional: Choose from a range of materials, shapes, and joint sizes.

• Easy to maintain: Quartz bangers especially are easy to clean and last long with proper care.

Types of Dab Banger Materials

At Smoke Meg, we stock a wide selection of dab bangers in premium materials, each offering unique benefits:

✔ Quartz Bangers

• Heats quickly and evenly

• Preserves flavor

• Cools faster for better temp control

• Perfect for low-temp dabs

• Durable, especially in thick-wall versions

✔ Titanium Bangers

• Ultra-durable and shatter-resistant

• Holds heat well

• Ideal for outdoor and travel use

• Can slightly alter flavor at high temps

✔ Ceramic Bangers

• Excellent heat retention

• Great for longer sessions

• Smooth vapor production

• Takes longer to heat up

✔ Glass Bangers

• Budget-friendly

• Clean and clear aesthetics

• Fragile, best for occasional use

Popular Styles of Dab Bangers

Whether you’re into simple setups or next-level airflow and flavor control, there’s a dab banger design for you:

• Flat Top Quartz Bangers – Best for carb caps and terp pearls

• Thermal Bangers – Double-wall design keeps heat in longer

• Core Reactor Bangers – Added quartz core for extra heat retention

• Opaque Bottom Bangers – Heats fast and stays hot longer

• Seamless Terp Slurpers – Ultimate for flavor chasers

• Angle Cut and Beveled Edge Bangers – Sleek looks, perfect cap fit

• Color-Changing Bangers – Visual temp cues + cool factor

• Diamond Knot or Blender Bangers – Designed for complex airflow and diffusion

You can also choose your joint size, gender, and angle to match your rig perfectly:

• Joint sizes: 10mm, 14mm, or 18mm

• Joint genders: Male or female

• Neck angles: 90° (vertical rigs) or 45° (angled rigs)

How to Choose the Right Banger?

When picking your banger, consider the following:

• Material – Quartz is best for flavor, titanium for durability.

• Size – Match your rig’s joint size and choose based on your dab size preferences.

• Style – Flat tops work well with most caps; slurpers and blenders are for advanced users.

• Heat Retention – Thicker walls and core inserts retain heat longer for bigger dabs.

• Compatibility – Make sure it works with your carb cap and accessories.

Dab Banger Maintenance Tips

To keep your banger clean and efficient:

1. After each dab: Use a cotton swab to wipe off residue while warm.

2. Deep cleaning: Soak the banger in isopropyl alcohol with salt, then rinse with warm water.

3. Avoid overheating: Too much torching can degrade the quartz or glass and affect flavor.

Shop Dab Banger Online at Smoke Meg

From classic flat tops to high-end terp slurpers, Smoke Meg has everything you need to customize your dab rig for the ultimate concentrate experience.

Pair your banger with a dab tool, carb cap, or terp marble set for smoother, more satisfying hits.

👉 Browse our full collection of dab bangers and accessories now!

General FAQs About Dab Bangers

Is a dab banger the same as a dab nail?

Not exactly. Both serve the same purpose, but bangers are bucket-shaped and better for modern dabbing styles, while nails are older and usually don’t offer the same airflow control or surface area.

How long should I torch my banger?

• Quartz: 30–45 seconds, depending on thickness

• Ceramic/Titanium: Up to 60 seconds
  Let it cool for 30–45 seconds before dabbing.

Can I use a banger with a bong?

Yes! You can convert a bong into a dab rig using a banger that fits your joint size.

What are terp pearls and do I need them?

Terp pearls (or spinner beads) improve heat distribution and keep concentrates moving, leading to smoother and more flavorful hits. They’re optional but highly recommended for advanced dabbing.

Which banger is best for low-temp dabs?

Quartz bangers, especially those with core reactors, opaque bottoms, or terp slurper designs, are ideal for low-temp dabbing.