I used a dab rig for the first time when I got a free dab with a purchase at a dispensary in LA. I remember being completely confused by the titanium banger they had attached — I didn't understand what it was or why it worked so differently from anything I'd used before. The budtender walked me through it and that first hit was genuinely eye-opening. Cleaner flavor, stronger effect, smoother than anything I'd tried from a standard bong. That experience stuck with me and it's part of why we've built such a wide dab rig collection at Stoned Genie. I've handled thousands of rigs from manufacturers around the world since 2017 and every piece in this collection has been personally selected for build quality, vapor performance, and real-world durability. Every rig ships with a quartz banger — because quartz is what delivers the cleanest, most flavorful hit, and I won't send you a setup that starts you off on the wrong foot.
— Rahul Lavingia, Founder of Stoned Genie | Selling glass since 2017 | Riverside, CA
Shop our full collection of dab rigs, with prices starting at $19.99. Whether you're buying your first rig, upgrading to a recycler, or want a statement piece like our Octopus Dab Rig or Jellyfish Bong — we carry a wide range of glass dab rigs for every experience level and budget. All made from thick borosilicate glass, all shipped with a quartz banger included, factory-direct from Riverside, CA. Free shipping on all domestic orders over $125. Browse the full dab rig collection below and find your next setup.
What Makes a Dab Rig Different From a Bong
A dab rig is a water pipe specifically engineered to vaporize cannabis concentrates — wax, shatter, live resin, rosin, and oil — rather than combust dry herb. The difference isn't just in what you put in it. Dab rigs are typically smaller than bongs because the goal is flavor preservation, not maximum filtration. Too much water filtration on a dab rig actually dilutes the terpenes and reduces the taste of your concentrate. A shorter vapor path means the flavor of your material reaches you intact — which is why experienced dabbers almost always prefer a compact, well-made rig over a large bong-style setup for concentrates.
The other major difference is the banger. Instead of a bowl packed with herb, a dab rig uses a quartz banger — a bucket-shaped attachment that you heat with a torch, load with concentrate, and cap to trap and vaporize every drop. Quartz is the gold standard for bangers because it's thermally neutral — it adds nothing to the flavor of your material. Every rig in our collection ships with a quartz banger included so you're set up correctly from the start.
Exploring the Dab Rigs in This Collection
Here's a breakdown of what we carry and who each one suits best.
Our SG Mystery Genie Box Dab Rig is our best seller in this collection and one of the most popular products on the entire site. You get a handpicked dab rig selected from our collection — a great way to try something new at a genuinely unbeatable price. Each box is put together with real care and every rig inside is one we'd recommend on its own. If you're buying your first rig or want to surprise yourself, this is the place to start.
Our 7.5" Sherlock Octopus Dab Rig is one of the most distinctive pieces we carry and a consistent customer favorite. The octopus design wraps around the body in a way that's genuinely striking — this is the kind of rig that earns a permanent spot on any shelf and gets asked about every time someone sees it. The Sherlock neck adds extra smoke travel distance for passive cooling, and the compact size preserves the terpene profile of your concentrate. Functional, beautiful, and impossible to forget.
Our 10" Jellyfish Bong in Milky Purple is the statement piece of the collection. The jellyfish design is genuinely mesmerizing — the bubbling effect in action looks as good as it performs. At 10 inches with a jellyfish percolator, it delivers serious filtration and a smooth hit while looking like something you'd display as art. The milky purple glass is striking and the piece has been consistently one of our most photographed and reviewed products.
Beyond those three, our dab rig collection covers the full range — compact mini rigs starting at $19.99 for anyone who wants the best flavor from their concentrates in the smallest possible package, recycler rigs for maximum smoothness, and scientific glass designs for anyone who wants clean lab-style aesthetics with precision percolation. All are borosilicate glass, all ship with a quartz banger.
How to Choose the Right Dab Rig
Size is the most important decision. Smaller rigs — anything under 8 inches — are generally preferred by experienced dabbers because the shorter vapor path preserves more flavor from your concentrate. A large bong-sized rig will cool the vapor too much and you'll lose the taste your material has to offer. If you're new to dabbing, a 6 to 8 inch rig is the ideal starting point — compact, easy to use, and easy to clean.
If smoothness is your top priority, a recycler rig is the upgrade worth making. A recycler continuously cycles water through two chambers, filtering and cooling the hit without over-diluting it — the smoothest hit you can get from a handheld glass piece. For most beginners though, a standard single-chamber mini rig with a good quartz banger is all you need. The banger and your temperature control technique matter more for a quality dab than the complexity of the rig.
On accessories — every rig in our collection ships with a quartz banger included. You'll also want a dab tool to apply concentrate, a carb cap to trap heat and vapor for more efficient low-temp dabs, and a torch to heat the banger. We carry all of these in our dab accessories section so you can complete your setup in one order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dab rig?
A dab rig is a water pipe designed specifically for vaporizing cannabis concentrates — wax, shatter, oil, rosin, and similar extracts. Unlike a bong, which is designed for dry herb combustion, a dab rig is used with a heated quartz banger. You heat the banger with a torch, apply a small amount of concentrate, and inhale the vapor through the water chamber. Dab rigs are typically smaller than bongs because a shorter vapor path preserves more of the flavor from your concentrate.
What is the difference between a dab rig and a bong?
A bong is built for dry herb and uses combustion — you light the herb directly. A dab rig is built for concentrates and uses vaporization — you heat a banger and apply concentrate to it without a flame touching the material. Dab rigs are also generally smaller, since less water filtration is better for concentrate flavor. You can technically use a bong as a dab rig by adding a banger, but a purpose-built dab rig will always give you a better result.
What do I need to start dabbing?
To start dabbing you need six things: a dab rig, a quartz banger that fits your rig's joint size, a torch to heat the banger, your concentrate, a dab tool, and a carb cap. Every rig in our collection ships with a quartz banger included. We carry dab rig kits that bundle everything you need if you want to get started in one order.
What size dab rig is best for beginners?
For most people starting out, a 6 to 8 inch dab rig is the sweet spot. Small enough to preserve flavor and easy to clean, but large enough to hold sufficient water for smooth hits. Experienced dabbers often prefer even smaller rigs — 4 to 6 inches — for maximum flavor. Our SG Mystery Genie Box is a great way to start — you get a handpicked rig at a price that makes your first dab setup easy to commit to.
What is a recycler dab rig?
A recycler dab rig uses two connected chambers to continuously cycle water and vapor during a hit. Rather than filtering vapor once through a single chamber, the recycler loops it through multiple times — producing one of the smoothest, most flavorful hits available from any handheld glass piece. Recycler rigs are popular among daily dabbers who want the best possible experience from quality concentrates.
How do I clean a dab rig?
Clean your dab rig more frequently than a bong — reclaim from concentrates builds up faster than resin from dry herb. After each session, pour out the water and wipe the banger with a cotton swab while it's still warm. For a full clean, use isopropyl alcohol (91% or higher) and coarse salt, shake well, and rinse with warm water. We also carry 420 cleaning solution in our accessories section for a deeper clean.
How much does a dab rig cost?
At Stoned Genie, dab rigs start at $19.99 because we go factory-direct and cut out the retail markup entirely. Our collection runs up to $39.99 for larger or more detailed designs. A comparable piece at a dispensary or specialty headshop would cost two to three times more. Every rig ships with a quartz banger included — you're not paying separately for the most important accessory in your setup.
Does Stoned Genie ship dab rigs discreetly?
Yes. Every order ships in plain, unmarked packaging with no mention of Stoned Genie or any reference to the product inside. We use bubble wrap and protective foam on every glass piece to ensure it arrives safely. Free shipping is available on all domestic orders over $125.
Ready to build your dab setup? At Stoned Genie we're a family-owned shop that delivers factory-direct value — so you always get the best prices on dab rigs without the retail markup. If you're looking to complete your setup, check out our dab rigs under $50, browse our quartz bangers, explore our dab accessories, or take a look at our nectar collectors. Grab your next setup today or contact us if you have any questions — we actually answer.
— Rahul Lavingia, Founder of Stoned Genie | Selling glass online since 2017 | 250,000+ customers served | Riverside, CA
