Choosing between different accessories can really be a process, especially if you are extremely considerate of what you like to use. This includes what material you prefer when it comes to picking your bowl piece. What's better? When it comes down to Glass or Ceramic, we can help lay it out for you.
Why The Bowl Piece Matters?
Bowl Pieces are important because it is what your product is initially going to be loaded into, heated, and what your smoke is pulled through, giving you that desired hit you are looking for.
The Case For Glass Bong Bowls
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What Makes Glass Popular? Glass is popular for a few different reasons, but like anything, it can have its drawbacks.
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Pros: Glass is clear and transparent, so you can see the product and combustion happening, as well as know when it's time for it to be cleaned, but you can also get in a variety of patterns. Glass also doesn't alter your flavor, and you can heat it quickly.
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Cons: The biggest con with Glass products is, well, the fact that they are glass. Glass can break and become murky and worn down over time, losing that clean and clear appeal.
The Case For Ceramic Bong Bowls
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What Makes Ceramic Stand Out? Ceramic is often overlooked, but it is also a fantastic material to use with its own set of pros and cons.
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Pros: Ceramic is nice to look at and is usually white. The taste of the product is flavorful and unaltered, and they are easy to clean. Usually tougher than glass, but can still be broken.
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Cons: They can also be fragile like Glass and crack easily if the temperature is changed too abruptly.
Pro Tips: Try Honeybee Herb's two-minute bong bowl cleaning guideline .
Head-To-Head Comparison: Glass Vs. Ceramic
| Feature | Glass | Ceramic |
| Flavor | No change in flavor | No change in flavor |
| Durability | Can be worn and broken easily if not careful | More durable than glass. Can still break. |
| Design | Clear and transparent or colored/patterned | Can usually be found in white. |
| Heat Resistance | Can be heated, but too much, too quickly, can still cause damage. | Overheating or too extreme temperature changes can easily damage ceramic. |
| Cleaning | Cleaned with ISO and salt easily. Can be shaken or soaked. | Cleaned with ISO and salt easily. Can be shaken or soaked. |
Which One Is Better?
Personally, for us? Ceramic is a better material than glass. It's tougher, tastes good, and looks good. However, if you need somewhere to start, Glass isn't a bad choice at the end of the day either.
FAQs
Neither alters the flavor, and both should pack a punch.
Yes, overall, Ceramic is a tougher material.
Both materials are easily cleaned in iso with coarse salt.
Ceramic bowl pieces don't need to retain heat as you're just lighting your favorite herbs vs dabbing a concentrate, and too much heat can crack ceramic.
