Terp Pearls Guide: Better Dabs Every Time

Terp Pearls Guide: Better Dabs Every Time

Part of our Dab Rigs Guide

Terp pearls are small spheres that spin inside your banger, distributing concentrate and heat for better dabs.

How Terp Pearls Work

When you inhale through a spinner carb cap, the airflow causes the pearls to spin rapidly. This:

  • Spreads concentrate across the hot surface
  • Distributes heat more evenly
  • Maximizes vaporization at lower temps
  • Preserves terpene flavor

Pearl Materials

Quartz

Most popular choice. Good heat retention, easy to clean, durable.

Ruby/Sapphire

Premium option. Excellent heat retention, beautiful appearance, higher cost.

Ceramic

Good heat retention, affordable. Can be more fragile.

Silicon Carbide (SiC)

High-tech option with excellent heat properties. Premium pricing.

Sizes

  • 4mm: Best for smaller bangers
  • 6mm: Most common, works in most bangers
  • 8mm: For larger bangers, fewer needed

How to Use

  1. Place 1-2 pearls in your banger before heating
  2. Heat banger as normal
  3. Add concentrate and carb cap
  4. Inhale—pearls should spin
  5. Remove pearls for cleaning (they'll be hot!)

Tips

  • Use a spinner or directional carb cap—standard caps won't create spin
  • Start with 1-2 pearls; more isn't always better
  • Clean pearls regularly in isopropyl alcohol