The basic process for taking a dab in a banger (also called a nail) involves heating up the banger, generally with a butane dab torch. When your quartz reaches your preferred temperature you use a dab tool to place your concentrates inside the banger where they will vaporize. Carb caps placed on top of the banger ensure none of the vapor is wasted. Quartz bangers should generally be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol while warm (but not hot) to keep their appearance pristine.

The dab world is relatively new in the timeline of cannabis consumption and as such we are experiencing rapid development and innovation. Different style bangers have different properties in terms of what inserts they can accomodate, how much air flows through the banger (and where), how long they retain heat, and many other factors. While terp slurpers have become a very popular standard, fun designs like Banger Supply's Turbine shows you can accomplish more with less.

Like everything when it comes to dabs there is no unanimous best, just lots of great options and individual preferences. We tend to carry our affordable bangers in 14mm as it is the most common connection size and maximizes the chances a customer can use their current gear. For mid and top-tier products we go with a 10mm connection as we like how it slightly restricts airflow to maximize vaporization given the awesome heat retention of high-quality quartz. We also carry a host of reducers and glass adapters in case you're looking at a banger that is a different connection size from your current rig.

An ERig is an all-in-one device that combines the banger / nail, heat source, and air path which typically includes water filtration. Some common examples include the Puffco Peak Pro and the Ispire Daab. These devices provide maximum convenience explaining why so many dabbers have adopted them as their on-the-go consumption method.

An ENail is a digital device that uses a heater coil for perfect temperature dabs, every time! Temperatures are set on a PID controller and the coil wraps around your banger for even heating. These are technologically very similar to ball vaporizers, but attach to a dabbing banger as opposed to a housing for dry herb.

Hot knifes are dab tools that include a battery and typically ceramic tip for easy management of any texture concentrates. For most looser textures you can pick up your dab while the tool is cool and then heat it while holding over your banger for a perfect dab. Alternatively, heating before handling your dabs can be helpful if you're dealing with shatter or other hard and crumbly consistencies.