The Top 10 Most Popular Types of Weed Pipes

Smoking weed out of a pipe is a time-honored tradition for any cannabis enthusiast. And it’s easy to see why.

They’re low tech, easy to use (no rolling papers!), and come in a dazzling array of styles to suit your preferences and aesthetic sensibilities.

But, the sheer amount of weed pipe options on the market can seem overwhelming if you’re not sure what to look for.

Luckily for you, we’ve put together a guide of 10 different weed pipe types to make your piece shopping experience as easy as possible. Read on to learn more!

1. Spoons

This is the classic weed pipe design. Like the name says, these are shaped like spoons.

The bowl at the end of the pipe is where the ground-up weed is held. It also has a hole to control the airflow. The rest of the pipe is a hollow stem with a mouthpiece or hole at the end to inhale from.

Using a spoon is simple: Cover the hole to light the bud and draw the smoke into the stem, then release it to inhale.

Spoons come in a range of styles and prices from just a few dollars to four-figure hand-blown works of art. Most spoons are made of glass, although some are ceramic, wood, or metal.

2. Steamrollers

Steamrollers take the concept of a spoon and super-size it. The same general idea applies a bowl to hold the ground-up flower, and a tube to inhale from.

Where steamrollers differ is the sheer size of the tube. It also is open on both ends, with the bowl on top of the tube itself.

This creates a much bigger and harder hit, hence the name.

3. Bongs

Bongs are another classic weed pipe type. As seen in pretty much every stoner comedy movie and tv show, these are the preferred pieces for the discerning smoker.

The basic design of a bong is simple. A vase-shaped chamber holds water at the bottom. There is a hole to hold a down-stem tube, which is attached to a bowl.

When using a bong, you put your mouth on the inside of the vertical tube, light the bowl, and inhale.

This draws smoke through the down-stem and through the water, filtering and cooling it. Then, you pull out the down-stem to release the smoke and inhale it.

Bongs can get pretty complicated (and pricey) through the addition of percolators, ice chambers, and other advanced features.

4. Chillums

In contrast to bongs, chillums are about as simple as it gets. The chillum design is ancient. They’re similar to spoons in that they have a bowl and a tube to inhale from. However, there is no hole to act as a carburetor.

This means that smoking out of a chillum is extremely simple. However, they don’t usually hold a lot of bud. These are a great option for a casual smoker or someone on a budget.

5. Bubblers

Bubblers are like a hybrid of a spoon and a bong. They’re typically a lot smaller than a bong and handheld.

Bubblers feature a little chamber full of water for filtration, but the smoke is drawn straight from the bowl. Airflow is controlled with a carburetor hole, like a spoon.

Bubblers come in a variety of styles and sizes. But if you’re looking for the smooth hit of a bong with the portability of a spoon, a bubbler is a great choice.

6. Glass Blunts

Glass blunts are a very different design from the other pipes we’ve talked about so far.

They’re generally made of glass and in a tube shape. Inside the tube, there is a metal corkscrew. The end of the tube has a shaped mouthpiece.

When you smoke out of the glass blunt, you can twist the corkscrew after a hit. This will dump the ash out, leaving fresh flower for your next hit.

The corkscrew design also holds the bud tight inside of the pipe so that it doesn’t spill out. These are a great option if you’re looking for something portable and discreet.

7. Sherlock/Wizard-Style Pipes

If you’re looking for a piece with style, you might want to look into getting a Sherlock-style pipe.

These are pipes with long curved stems, much like the famous detective’s or a fantasy wizard’s. Sherlock pipes are some of the most elegant and classy weed pipe designs you can find on the market.

This style of pipe is made from glass, ceramic, or wood. Design-wise they work in the same way as the spoon with a bowl, a carburetor hole, and a mouthpiece tube.

8. One-Hitters

One-hitters are also known as dugouts. These are an incredibly simple design, similar to a chillum.

These have a small tube with a tiny bowl designed to dig into a pile of bud to fill it up. They usually only hold enough for one or two hits, hence the name.

One-hitters are usually made out of ceramic or metal, although they also come in glass. They often come in a storage case, which also holds a small amount of bud.

These are an excellent option if you’re looking for something discreet and portable. Lots of one-hitters are even disguised as other items such as cigarettes.

9. Dab Rigs

Dab rigs are different from the other weed pipes on this list. They are used with concentrates such as wax and shatter instead of flower.

Aesthetically they resemble bongs or bubblers, with a down-stem and a chamber to hold water.

In place of a bowl, there is a piece called a banger or nail. This is where you heat up your concentrate with a butane torch lighter.

If you’re a seasoned smoker looking for an intensive hit, a dab rig is a perfect choice for you.

10. Vaporizers

Vaporizers are digital weed pipes that vaporize flower or concentrate instead of burning them.

This makes for a cleaner and more efficient smoking experience. Vaporizers come in a variety of sizes including pens and tabletop units.

If you want a great taste, less smell, and to save money on weed flower, vaporizers are the best choice.

Choosing Your Weed Pipe

When it comes to choosing the right weed pipe for you, it all comes down to your own personal preferences.

Pick a pipe that suits your needs and aesthetic sensibilities. Of course, over time you’ll end up building a collection of pieces for every occasion.

If you want the best weed pipe selection, check out our online store. And feel free to contact us for help with any of your shopping needs!

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