Need a guide? No worries, we have the info you need right here! Keep reading to learn more about banger joint size, gender, and angles!
Male Vs. Female Banger
Believe it or not, just like anything else, glass joints have a gender too! Joints can come in male and female genders. Two male joints cannot connect, and two female joints cannot connect.
In order to get a proper connection and joint seal, you must have a male and a female part to connect. The female joint is wider than the male joint, as the male joint fits into the female joint.
Banger Size Guidance
While you could have a custom size or custom banger made, most bangers come in 3 different joint sizes.
18mm Banger Joints:
An 18mm is your large joint size. This joint size is not commonly used or found unless you bought a glass piece with an extra large joint, and that is the size of the banger it came with. You can easily find them online compared to in-store at an actual shop.
14mm Banger Joints:
14mm joints are going to be your most commonly found and most commonly used dabbers in the community. This size is considered your standard joint size. This joint size is easily found in smoke shops and comes with the most standard glass pieces you can purchase.
10mm Banger Joints:
A 10mm joint is your smallest joint size. This joint size is most commonly used with Heady Glass. Most glass artists design their pieces to be compatible with a 10mm joint unless otherwise specified. 10mm are intricate but just as durable as a 14mm and 18mm banger.
How To Measure Your Banger?
Measuring the joint of your banger is fairly simple. Most people use a penny but you can also use a tape measure or ruler of some kind. If you want to use the penny method, simple grab a penny and place it over the opening of the joint. Here is an example of what it should look like!
Joint Neck Angles: What You Need?
Joints come in two different angles, 90°-degree and 45°-degree angles. Here are the facts on both:
90°-Degree: A 90°-degree angle is an angle that sits straight up and down at a 90°-degree angle. This angle typically requires a 90°-degree banger to pair with the joint. This ensures that your banger does not fall out or tip over out of the joint of your glass and is secure in place.
45°-Degree: A 45°-degree angle is important for slanted glass pieces because they come equipped at a 45°-degree angle. The 45°-degree joint needs the 45°-degree banger so that it is angled to match and ensures that your product still gets vaporized and a good vortex of airflow, all while staying snug in place.
In this article, you can gather more detailed information about the differences between 90° vs. 45° bangers.
Conclusion
There you have it! Everything you need to know about angles, joint sizes, and banger genders all broken down into one nice read! Learning about all the different sizes, gender, and angles doesn't have to be complicated. Follow us on our social channels for more!
