The primary reason most smokers prefer using a bong (rather than a traditional glass pipe or rolling paper) is because of the water filtration. When smoking from papers or regular glass pipes, you risk inhaling burnt ash or tar. Simply put, this is a pretty gross experience. No one has ever endured this experience and thought: “this is pleasant.”

Fortunately, with bongs, this isn’t something you need to worry about. The water traps the ash. Therefore, it instantly inhibits the debris and prevents it from going any further - specifically, your mouth.

Also, many celebrate bongs for their ability to trap more than ash. In addition, bongs maintain a stellar reputation for trapping and filtering out harmful carcinogens and smoke-borne toxins that anyone using a regular pipe inhales. Water filtration also cools down the smoke before it reaches the mouthpiece. As a result, it goes in smoother and doesn’t irritate our lungs or throats.

When comparing smoking a bong to a standard dry glass pipe, the difference is much smoother, cooler and better-tasting. If you prefer to smoke from smaller pieces, bubblers offer the portability of a hand pipe but with the exceptional filtration of a bong. A bong is still superior because of their ease of use, and the reduced likelihood of clogs.