It is essential to know more about the different materials dab tools are made from. Different material means different dabbing experiences. For example, titanium dab nails heat up faster than ceramic dab nails, but ceramic dab nails will retain heat longer. Let’s take a look at different dab gear material.
The material used for dab tools and accessories:
Glass. Glass has always been a standard material for pretty much any type of smoking. It is easy to source, can be blown into different styles, shapes, and comes in a variety of cool colors. Sadly, glass doesn’t really fit when it comes to dabbing tools and accessories. Your dab rig may be glass, but you definitely want a different material for your dab nail or banger, like ceramic, titanium, or quartz.
Titanium. Titanium is a staple when it comes to dab nails. It heats up fast, holds heat fairly well, and is very durable. Many expert dabbers use titanium dab nails for their rigs.
Ceramic. Ceramic is just as good as titanium when it comes to dab nails. However, ceramic can take longer to heat. But the retention of heat is better, letting everyone in your dab circle dab from one heated nail. Ceramic is also not as durable as titanium.
Quartz. Quartz is used to make a number of nails and bangers. This material for dab tools heats fast, around 5 to 15 seconds under the torch. Quartz has been touted as offering the best dab flavor.