In the smoking world, bubblers offer the best of both worlds - the portability of a hand pipe and the excellent water filtration of a bong. In this guide, we'll explore the top bubblers for 2023 and how their innovative designs enhance your smoking experience by providing convenience and quality hits.
What is a Bubbler?
A bubbler is a unique fusion in the world of smoking accessories. It's a hand pipe at its core but boasts a water chamber, so each hit is water-filtered for a smoother experience.
While borosilicate glass reigns supreme as the preferred material, offering both durability and an eye-catching aesthetic, bubblers also come in materials like silicone. This versatility ensures that every stoner finds a piece that resonates with their style and functionality needs.
Types of Bubblers
Hammer Bubblers
A favorite among many, the hammer bubbler boasts a signature hammer shape. Its water chamber serves as a sturdy base so you can sit it upright.
Beyond its iconic design, many hammer bubblers come equipped with internal percolators, enhancing the smoking experience with smooth hits and added functionality. This fusion of style and features makes it a top bubbler water pipe.
Sherlock Bubblers
These bubblers have a distinctive "S" shape inspired by Sherlock Holmes' pipe. They are widely available in headshops, and their unique design offers excellent portability.
However, their intricate curves can make cleaning a bit challenging, so knowing how to clean them is essential.
Double Bubblers
Double bubblers will elevate your smoking experience with two water chambers and percolators, doubling the filtration for smoother hits. While their unique design is eye-catching and offers unparalleled functionality, they can be unstable and prone to tipping.
Though harder to find and a bit challenging to clean, these bubblers are a high-end novelty item for enthusiasts seeking that extra touch of refinement in their smoking sessions.
Recycler Bubblers
Recycler bubblers have a specialized recycler chamber that cycles smoke continuously for ultra-cool, highly-filtered rips. They are ideal for dry herbs and concentrates, and their intricate designs are a visual treat.
However, this complexity can make them less stable and challenging to maintain. Recycler bubblers are for you if you want a smooth hit and a unique design.
Silicone Bubblers
Silicone bubblers have carved a niche in the smoking realm, especially for those on the move. Unlike their glass counterparts, these bubblers boast a resilience that makes them virtually unbreakable. Glass pieces remain popular for their clear, eye-catching aesthetics. However, silicone offers a practical alternative for stoners seeking durability without compromising quality.
The 10 Best Bubblers in 2023
Here are the ten best bubblers of 2023, all available for purchase online at GrassCity!
Best Dual Chamber Bubbler: Cheech & Chong’s Clyde Bubbler
The Clyde Bubbler from Cheech & Chong is made of top-notch borosilicate glass. Its reinforced dual chamber design and dual black glass showerhead diffusers guarantee you a smooth hit. The bubbler has a sturdy base, a curved neck leading to a round mouthpiece, and a convenient carb hole. It also features a stylish Cheech & Chong decal, making it practical and stylish.
Quick Features:
- Reinforced dual chamber design
- Dual black glass showerhead diffusers
- Stable base chambers
- Bent neck with bulbous mouthpiece
- Carb hole
- Decorated with black Cheech & Chong's decal
Best Fancy Bubbler: Glass Fancy Hammer Bubbler
Each Glass Fancy Hammer Bubbler is individually handcrafted from high-grade borosilicate glass, ensuring durability and clarity. Its built-in downstem guarantees smooth hits, while the strategically placed carb hole on the left side of the bowl offers easy control.
Quick Features
- Individually handmade
- High grade borosilicate glass
- Built-in downstem
- Carb hole on left side of bowl
Best Sherlock Bubbler: G-Spot Glass Sherlock Bubbler
The G-Spot Glass Sherlock Bubbler Pipe masterfully combines functionality and style. Standing under 6 inches, it offers the water filtration benefits of a bong, ensuring smooth, tar-reduced hits, yet boasts the portability of a hand pipe. Its deep chamber holds ample water for optimal smoke cooling, while the captivating black and white swirl design makes it an eye-catching piece.
Quick Features:
- Individually handmade
- High grade borosilicate glass
- Deep chamber holds water for smoke cooling and filtration
- Carb hole
Best Disc Diffuser Bubbler: Heisenberg Highlander Glass Bubbler
The Heisenberg Highlander Glass Bubbler stands out with its turbine disc diffuser, ensuring smooth hits every time. Crafted from high-quality borosilicate glass, it boasts durability and a sleek design accentuated by the signature Heisenberg logo. While it lacks ice notches and a carb hole, its clear glass 18.8 mm slide bowl and flared mouthpiece enhance functionality, complemented by a fixed downstem.
Quick Features:
- Turbine disc diffuser
- Heisenberg logo
- Clear glass 18.8 mm slide bowl included
- Flared mouthpiece
- Fixed downstem
Best Glycerin Chamber Bubbler: Freeze Pipe Bubbler Pro
The Freeze Pipe Bubbler Pro is an excellent bubbler for your dry herb. This upgraded version boasts a double showerhead percolator, an 18.8mm honeycomb herb bowl, and a detachable glycerin chamber for enhanced cooling. Its improved airflow, bulbous mouthpiece, and black glass accents make it functional and eye-catching. Compact and easy to clean, it's the ideal companion for smooth hits on the go.
Quick Features:
- Upgraded double showerhead percolator
- Upgraded 18.8mm male honeycomb herb bowl
- Upgraded & detachable freezer compatible glycerin chamber
- Improved air flow
- Improved cooling
- Includes plastic keck clip
Best Hammer Bubbler: G-Spot Glass Hammer Bubbler Pipe
The G-Spot Glass Hammer Bubbler Pipe is handcrafted from high-grade borosilicate glass, and at a compact 6 inches, it's travel-friendly. It offers a deep chamber for effective water filtration, filtering tar and carcinogens, and cooling the smoke, ensuring smooth hits.
Quick Features:
- Individually handmade
- High grade borosilicate glass
- Deep chamber holds water for smoke cooling and filtration
- Carb hole
Best Affordable Bubbler: Rainbow Speckled Hammer Bubbler
The Rainbow Speckled Hammer Bubbler is a durable smoking device made of borosilicate glass. It stands 6 inches tall and features vibrant rainbow speckles that are eye-catching. Its water filtration results in a gentler and smoother smoking experience, and the glass material preserves the natural taste of your dry herbs.
Quick Features:
- Durable Build
- Glass Hammer Bubbler
- Hand Worked Borosilicate Glass
- Easy to Use and Maintain
- Rainbow-Colored Speckles
Best Silicone Bubbler: Ooze Trip Silicone Bubbler Rig
The Ooze Trip Silicone Bubbler Rig is made from clear borosilicate glass and durable silicone. It promises powerful filtration for a pristine smoking experience. Boasting a rimmed mouthpiece, removable diffuser downstem, and a 14.5mm quartz banger, it's designed for easy use and cleaning. Its robust build makes it perfect for enjoying your favorite dry herbs or concentrates on the go.
Quick Features:
- Portable and durable design
- Protective colorful silicone skin
- Use with herbs, wax and concentrates
- 14.5mm female joint
- Removable diffuser downstem
- 14.5mm male quartz banger
Best Percolator Bubbler: Heisenberg Triple Double Bubble Bong
The Heisenberg Triple Double Bubble Bong has a durable borosilicate glass build for longevity and high-quality rips. Its triple chamber design, paired with an inside-cut shower head perc diffuser downstem and two built-in percolators, guarantees smooth hits. The bong features an 18.8mm male bowl, a thick-rimmed mouthpiece, and a stable base, all adorned with a gold HNBG decal.
Quick Features:
- Triple chamber design
- Inside-cut 29.2mm > 18.8mm shower head perc diffuser downstem
- 2 built-in shower head percolators
- 18.8mm male bowl
- 29.2mm bi-stable joint
- Gold HNBG decal
Best Scientific Bubbler: Glasscity Recycler Vapor Bubbler
The Glasscity Recycler Vapor Bubbler is made from high-quality clear borosilicate glass. It has a multi-tubed recycler system for optimal filtration, and its showerhead and honeycomb disc percolators ensure smooth hits. Its reinforced fixed downstem, 14.5mm male ground joint, female glass banger, flared mouthpiece, and stable circular foot are accentuated by black Glasscity decals and glass highlights.
Quick Features:
- Multi-tubed recycler system
- Showerhead percolator
- Honeycomb disc percolator
- Reinforced fixed downstem
- 14.5mm male ground joint
- 14.5mm female glass banger
Buy the Best Bubblers Online at GrassCity
At GrassCity, we take great pride in selecting only the best bubblers for 2023, each one showcasing exceptional quality and functionality. This guide showcases the standout pieces, but our online store offers a broader selection of top-tier bubblers.
For a superior smoking experience, visit our bubblers page to explore our complete collection.
Adam Frost - Content Specialist - LinkedIn
I've been a digital content expert in the cannabis space for over 6 years, producing curated content for a wide range of businesses within the cannabis industry. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, skiing, hanging out with dogs and playing drums in the Denver-based thrash metal band Condemned to Burn.