{"product_id":"softglass-core-water-pipe","title":"Softglass Core Bong – 9\" Borosilicate \u0026 Silicone Water Pipe with Bowl \u0026 Downstem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Softglass Core Bong is a 9\" borosilicate water pipe with silicone armour moulded onto the two places bongs actually break — the neck and the base rim.\u003c\/strong\u003e A magnetic sleeve holds your lighter, a slot holds the included metal tool, and the silicone foot stores the caps. It ships as a complete kit with a 14mm bowl and a 4\" downstem, in four colourways: Onyx, Pistachio, Cerulean and Sienna. $44.99 at Angies Boutique in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThink about how your last bong died. It probably wasn't a dramatic fall — it was a knock against the tap while you were rinsing it, or a slide off the edge of a table onto a rim that chipped. Bongs almost always fail at the \u003cstrong\u003emouthpiece rim\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003ebase edge\u003c\/strong\u003e, because those are the two points that contact hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoftglass moulded thick, ribbed silicone onto exactly those two points. That's the whole idea, and it's a better one than it sounds — this isn't a silicone bong pretending to be glass, and it isn't glass with a decorative rubber band. The airpath is 100% borosilicate. The silicone is structural, and it sits only where the damage happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the design earns its keep too. The neck band is \u003cstrong\u003emagnetic and holds a standard lighter\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the one thing you always lose is attached to the one thing you never lose. There's a slot for the metal poker. The base ring stores the mouthpiece and bowl caps. At $44.99 with a bowl, a downstem and a tool in the box, it is a genuinely complete piece rather than a starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne thing to be clear about before you buy: this is a flower piece, and Softglass says not to use torch lighters with it.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want to dab, buy something else — more on that below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone armour where it matters\u003c\/strong\u003e — a ribbed band at the neck and a deep ribbed foot at the base, covering the two highest-risk contact points on any water pipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic lighter holder\u003c\/strong\u003e — the neck sleeve holds a standard Bic-size lighter flat against the body. Our product photos show it in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated tool slot\u003c\/strong\u003e — the included metal poker stores in the neck sleeve rather than in a drawer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCap storage in the foot\u003c\/strong\u003e — the silicone base holds the bowl cap and the removable mouthpiece cap, so both travel with the piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone grip on the bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 14mm flower bowl has its own silicone collar, so you can pull it hot without a burnt fingertip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — pipe, 14mm bowl, 4\" downstem, mouth cover, bowl\/joint cover and metal tool, all included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick borosilicate\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% borosilicate glass airpath, so nothing but glass touches the smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour colourways\u003c\/strong\u003e — Onyx, Pistachio, Cerulean and Sienna.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's In The Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1× Softglass Core Water Pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1× Softglass Core 14mm Flower Bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1× Softglass Core 4\" Downstem\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1× Softglass Silicone Mouth Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1× Softglass Silicone Bowl\/Joint Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1× Softglass Metal Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorth pausing on: a removable downstem and a matching bowl are both in the box. Plenty of water pipes at this price arrive as a body only, and a replacement downstem alone can run a third of what this whole kit costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftglass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore Bong (Core Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlask-style rounded base with a flat silicone-wrapped foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJoint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14mm female, angled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDownstem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\", removable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBowl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14mm male, with silicone grip collar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% borosilicate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSilicone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck band (magnetic, with tool slot) and base foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntended use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColourways\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnyx, Pistachio, Cerulean, Sienna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe body takes a \u003cstrong\u003e14mm female\u003c\/strong\u003e joint, and the included 4\" downstem drops straight in. Because the downstem is removable and standard-sized, you are not locked to Softglass parts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBowls\u003c\/strong\u003e — any 14mm male flower bowl will fit the downstem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDownstems\u003c\/strong\u003e — a standard 14mm downstem of matching length will fit the body. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/downstems\"\u003edownstems\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsh catchers\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 14mm male ash catcher will seat in the body joint, though on a 9\" piece it will raise the centre of gravity noticeably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible with dabbing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Softglass states that their products are not for use with torch-style lighters. A banger would fit the joint mechanically, but the torch flame required to heat it is exactly what the manufacturer warns against near the silicone. Treat this as a flower-only piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeat the 4\" downstem in the angled joint, then seat the bowl in the downstem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFill with water until the bottom of the downstem sits roughly half an inch under the surface. On a base this wide, that's less water than it looks — start light and top up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePack the bowl, snap your lighter onto the magnetic neck band, and take your seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight and draw. There's no carb — lift the bowl out of the downstem to clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhen you're done, cap the mouthpiece and the joint with the two silicone covers and stow the tool in the neck slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Cleaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoftglass gives separate instructions for the two materials, and they're worth following exactly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass\u003c\/strong\u003e — a mixture of sea salt and at least 70% isopropyl alcohol, shaken and rinsed. Standard practice, and safe here: this is plain uncoated borosilicate with no decals, plating or iridescent finish to strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone\u003c\/strong\u003e — at least 70% isopropyl alcohol, then rinse with water and \u003cstrong\u003eallow it to dry completely\u003c\/strong\u003e. Softglass notes that alcohol can cause the silicone to temporarily expand. That's expected and it returns to shape; don't try to force a swollen part back on while it's still wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePull the silicone parts off before a long soak so they dry separately. For the downstem and the bowl's airway, pre-saturated swabs such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-dabber-iso-snaps\"\u003eDr. Dabber Iso-Snaps\u003c\/a\u003e reach the narrow sections without a full teardown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not use a torch on any part of this piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKnown Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo torch lighters, per the manufacturer.\u003c\/strong\u003e This rules out dabbing. It's the single most important constraint on the product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo percolator and no ice catcher.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtration is a single downstem into the base. It's smooth for the size, but it isn't doing anything clever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo carb hole\u003c\/strong\u003e — clearing is by pulling the bowl, which is normal for this style but worth knowing if you're used to a carb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9\" is a desk piece, not a pocket piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4\" foot makes it stable and hard to tip, but it isn't discreet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of each colourway in stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e If a specific colour matters, it's worth not waiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy pick it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/human-grade-6-beaker-water-pipe\"\u003eHuman Grade 6\" Beaker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$21.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheapest way into a water pipe; a true beaker with an ice catcher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftglass Core Bong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$44.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrop protection, lighter holder, complete kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hemper-sitting-balloon-dog-bong\"\u003eHemper Sitting Balloon Dog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$79.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA display object first — iridescent novelty glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hemper-balloon-dog-xl-bong\"\u003eHemper Balloon Dog XL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$119.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold electroplated statement piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Core sits in a useful gap. Below it, you're buying bare glass and accepting the risk. Above it, you're mostly paying for looks. This is the one in the range bought for how it survives rather than how it photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bongs\"\u003ebongs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/water-pipes\"\u003ewater pipes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pipes\"\u003epipes\u003c\/a\u003e at Angies Boutique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a beaker bong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The base is a rounded flask shape with a wide flat foot, not the straight-sided taper of a true beaker. It's every bit as stable — the 4\" foot is wider than many beakers — but if you specifically want beaker geometry, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/human-grade-6-beaker-water-pipe\"\u003eHuman Grade 6\" Beaker\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I dab with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Softglass states their products are not for use with torch-style lighters, and that rules out heating a banger on this piece. It's built for dry flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the silicone actually stop it breaking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt protects the neck and the base rim, which is where most bongs chip and crack. It is not a guarantee against a hard fall onto tile — nothing glass is. Think of it as armour on the two most exposed edges, not a case around the whole piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size lighter does the magnet hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA standard full-size lighter. Softglass photographs it with a classic Bic and our product images show the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a bowl and downstem?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — a 14mm flower bowl and a 4\" downstem are both in the box, along with two silicone caps and a metal tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put it in the dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDon't. Clean the glass with salt and isopropyl and the silicone with isopropyl, rinsing and drying both fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the four colours?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nColour only — the silicone changes shade, the glass stays clear on all four. Onyx is black, Pistachio a soft green, Cerulean a dusty blue and Sienna an earthy red-brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePick It Up In Los Angeles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Softglass Core Bong is in stock at \u003cstrong\u003eAngies Boutique, 838 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Chinatown just north of Downtown. Come in and handle all four colourways before you choose — the silicone has a texture that's hard to convey in photographs, and it's most of the reason people buy this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Softglass","offers":[{"title":"Pistachio","offer_id":44778848419883,"sku":"SOFTGLASS-CORE-WATER-PIPE-PISTACHIO","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cerulean","offer_id":44778848321579,"sku":"SOFTGLASS-CORE-WATER-PIPE-CERULEAN","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sienna","offer_id":44778848354347,"sku":"SOFTGLASS-CORE-WATER-PIPE-SIENNA","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Onyx","offer_id":44778848387115,"sku":"SOFTGLASS-CORE-WATER-PIPE-ONYX","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0052\/0808\/0419\/files\/softglass-core-water-pipe-pistachio-top-front-left.jpg?v=1786750229","url":"https:\/\/angies.boutique\/products\/softglass-core-water-pipe","provider":"Angies Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}