By RQS Editorial Team


With the expansion of the extract market and the popularity of vaping and dabbing, there are a lot of new pieces of equipment and accessories to get your head around. One of those is “terp pearls”.

The mechanisms and techniques of dabbing are constantly evolving. Consumers strive for the smoothest smoke, a more powerful hit, and the best flavor. It is not as simple as just heating things to the highest temperature and inhaling. There is an expert technique connected to dabbing.

With that in mind, follow along for an explanation, and evaluation, of terp pearls.

What Are Terp Pearls?

Terp pearls are miniature balls of about 0.2 – 0.2 inches constructed of borosilicate glass, quartz, or other materials. They are placed in the banger of your dabbing rig to improve the overall experience by evenly distributing heat and the concentrate itself. This, in turn, provides consistent results and optimises flavor at lower temperatures.

Note that terp pearls are sometimes referred to as "banger beads" or "dab beads".

What Are Terp Pearls?

Can Terp Pearls Melt?

Some terp pearls can melt or change shape when exposed to extreme heat for extended periods. Your terp pearls can also be at risk of thermal shock. Thermal shock is when a sudden variation in temperature, either from hot to cold or vice versa, causes tension in the material. It can cause the terp pearls to crack or break abruptly, and is most common with brittle materials like ceramics.

One of the popular ways to clean terp pearls is with a butane torch. So be especially careful during cleaning. Terp pearls, just like bangers, come in various sizes and materials. Additionally, just like bangers, the material they're made of will ultimately dictate their heat retention and durability. We will look at the individual pros and cons of each type of terp pearl in more detail later on.

Can Terp Pearls Melt?

Why Use Terp Pearls for Dabbing?

Once you stop applying heat to your dab nail or quartz banger, it immediately begins to cool down. Even when using a top-quality banger, some parts of the dabbing surface will cool down quicker than others. Terp pearls are the answer to this problem.

Terp pearls push the concentrate around, allowing it to touch the entire surface area of the banger. This means that the concentrate will vaporize at a uniform rate as the banger cools down evenly. Therefore, puddles of concentrate are avoided, and vaporization is optimised. The concentrate hits the hottest spots on the banger and vaporizes much more exhaustively, without burning in any particular hotspot.

Most terpenes have low boiling points and degrade at higher temperatures. This means that flavor is compromised when dabbing at over 216°C (~420°F). You can take big rips at lower temperatures with terp pearls, safe in the knowledge that you are not losing any flavor.

Another incredibly cool and satisfying benefit is watching the beads spinning about.

Why Use Terp Pearls for Dabbing?

Different Types of Terp Pearls

The different materials that terp pearls or dab beads are made from come at various prices and feature various designs. To get an idea of which may be best for you, below we offer a breakdown of what to expect from each type.

Quartz Pearls Most bangers are made of quartz, and for the same reasons, quartz terp pearls are usually a good choice. They offer a good balance of cost, heat retention, and durability. Quartz is also relatively resistant to thermal shock. This means that your pearls can be torch-cleaned or cleaned in isopropyl alcohol with no hesitancy.
Ceramic Pearls
Ceramic terp pearls offer decent heat retention, similar to quartz, and are believed by some to preserve the flavors of your concentrate the best. Similarly to a ceramic dab nail, ceramic pearls can be hard to keep clean and are the most delicate of all the variations. Ceramic pearls are not suitable for torch-cleaning as they will likely break under the direct heat. Letting them cool down completely is the safest way to keep them intact. However, this does make them hard to maintain over time.
Borosilicate Pearls
Borosilicate glass pearls are a reasonably priced all-rounder. They provide adequate surface area and spin for vaporization. On the other hand, though, borosilicate glass is not known to possess the best heat-retaining capabilities. Borosilicate pearls are at risk of changing shape or melting under intense heat.
Ruby Pearls
To clarify, these are not genuine rubies—they’re simply lab-produced to have the same qualities as natural rubies. These pearls offer superior heat retention for optimal flavor delivery. However, they are prone to thermal shock, so take care when cleaning them. Also, the red color makes for a great-looking spin. Ruby pearls are also UV-reactive and shine bright under a blacklight.
SIC Pearls
Constructed of silicon carbide, these pearls have superior heat retention and conductivity, making for good flavors. SIC pearls are also incredibly resistant to thermal shock. As such, they are easy to clean via torch or alcohol. Altogether, they are the ideal pearl for any dabbing rig.

How To Use Terp Pearls

Terp pearls are suitable for use with a bucket-style banger. They will distribute any heat originating from the surface they are sitting on as they move around.

You should also use a carb cap with decent airflow to control the hits. Use a bubble cap, directional flow carb cap, or a spinner cap to get the most out of your pearls. Place a couple of pearls inside your banger and heat it with a torch. Allow it to cool down to the ideal temperature, and take your dab as usual.

  • How Many Terp Pearls Should I Use?

We would recommend using 1 or 2 pearls. This seems to generate the best spin. Any more, and they tend to get caught up on each other and spin poorly or slide.

Why Aren't My Terp Pearls Spinning?

You may be using the wrong carb cap. A directional airflow carb cap is required when using terp pearls to achieve a spin. If the carb cap is not the problem, it might be time to give your terp pearls and banger a thorough clean. Residue buildup over time can cause friction, stopping the pearls from spinning freely.

Are Terp Pearls Worth It?

Terp pearls are worth it if you want to get the most out of dabbing, especially if taking huge rips at lower temperatures is your thing. Terp pearls also come in various materials and styles to personalise your setup—another attractive factor.

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COMPANY NAME: SNORKEL SPAIN, SL (hereinafter ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS)

C/ Vilar d'Abdelà, 5 (nave 1) CP: 08170 de Montornès del Vallès

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support@royalqueenseeds.com


The present Privacy Policy sets out the terms on which we will treat personal data at ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS; this includes any personal data collected through our website https://www.royalqueenseeds.com/ as well as any other data we process in the course of our business activities.

ROYAL QUEEN SEEDS collects the following personal data for the purposes listed below:

SECTION 1 – PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Account purchases

Account purchases can only be made if you are in possession of a personal account. When you create an account or purchase something from our shop, as part of the buying and selling process we collect the following personal information that you provide to us:

This information is required for delivery. In addition, when you browse our shop, we automatically receive the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer. Based on this information, we can optimise your online experience and at the same time protect our online environment.

Purpose of data collection

We collect and store account-related data for the following purposes:

(a) to carry out obligations arising from any contracts between you and us, and to provide you with information, products and services that you may request from us;

(b) to set up, manage and communicate with you about your account and your orders;

(c) to conduct market research and analysis;

(d) to confirm your age and identity, and to detect and prevent fraud.

1.2 Newsletters

With your explicit permission, we may send you newsletters about our shop, new products and other updates. We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. In the event that you purchase a product, and in accordance with current regulations, we may send you commercial communications in accordance with the legitimate interest of our company, always about products or services similar to those you have purchased or contracted. In any case, you may exercise your right of opposition through the channels announced in this Privacy Policy. The following information is collected in relation to the newsletter:

We do not need to know the sex of the person in order to send the newsletter (data minimisation: by law we must ask for data that is strictly necessary to provide the service, and in this case knowing the sex is not necessary to send the newsletter).

Purpose of data collection

The data collected is used to:

(a) personalise our emails, including your name and gender;

(b) provide gender-specific content.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by using the link provided in the newsletter or the contact information provided in section 2.

1.3 Customer service and contact form

In order to provide appropriate support, our customer service employees have access to information related to the account. Consequently, their support will be highly effective and friendly. The data provided in our contact form is used by our CRM provider, SuperOffice. We will only use your details to respond to your message.

SECTION 2 – LEGITIMATE INTEREST

If you have purchased any of our products, please note that we may process your personal data for promotional purposes, based on Royal Queen Seeds' legitimate interest only to offer you products or services from our company and about products or services similar to those you have purchased. You may exercise your right to opt out of future messages by the means set out in this Privacy Policy or through any notification you receive.

2.1 How do you withdraw consent?

If you change your mind, you can withdraw your consent for us to contact you for the purpose of collecting, using, or disclosing your data at any time by reaching out to us at: support@royalqueenseeds.com.

SECTION 3 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or if you breach our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 – HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR DATA?

At Royal Queen Seeds, we will not retain your data for longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods apply for different types of data; however, the longest period we will normally hold any personal data is 10 years.

4.1 Account information

Data relating to the account remains relevant for as long as the consumer is in possession of an account. Therefore, the data remains documented for as long as the account exists. When our customers delete an account, the associated data will be deleted within a reasonable period of time. Requests regarding the inspection or correction of stored personal data or the deletion of an account can be sent to support@royalqueenseeds.com.

4.2 Newsletters

In the event that you give us your consent to inform you about our products or services, we will keep your data until you express your wish not to receive any further communications from us. However, we regularly (every month) carry out a relevance check. Registered customers (and their personal information) will be deleted whenever customers do not reply to our request. In addition, our newsletter mailing has an opt-out feature. Consumers can withdraw their consent by using this opt-out feature.

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Functional cookies are used to enhance your online experience. Among other things, these cookies track what is added to your shopping cart. The use of these cookies does not require prior authorization.

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Third-party services are required to conduct transactions and provide our services. In general, the third-party providers we use will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to enable them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies regarding the information we must provide to them for your transactions.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of these providers so that you can understand how these providers will handle your personal information.

In particular, certain suppliers may be located or have facilities located in a different jurisdiction than yours or ours. Therefore, if you choose to proceed with a transaction involving the services of a third party, your information may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

Once you leave our website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Service of our website.

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On this website we have integrated an element of a web analytics service (with anonymisation functionality). Web analytics can be defined as the gathering, processing and analysis of data about the behaviour of visitors to websites. An analytics service collects, among other things, data about which website a person came from (the so-called referrer), which sub-pages they visited or how often and for how long they visited a sub-page. Web analytics is mainly used for website optimisation and for a cost–benefit analysis of internet advertising.

Courier service

To complete deliveries we use a courier service. This courier service carries out the delivery between our company and the consumer's home. To complete these logistics, the company requires access to the consumer's name and address information.

Mailing service

Royal Queen Seeds uses a third-party mail service provider to send its newsletter. This provider has access to limited account information related to opt-in consent (e.g. email address).

Marketing services

Royal Queen Seeds has the support of a company that specialises in marketing and communication activities. Their access to personal information is very limited and mostly anonymous.

Payment services

At Royal Queen Seeds we use external payment services to handle our transactions (e.g. credit card payments).

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To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry standard best practices to ensure that it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored using AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional industry standards that are commonly accepted. Information related to the account is protected with a hashing method. This method transforms the information into a generated hash. As a result, confidential information is protected and invisible, even to us. In addition, our databases are exceptionally protected against unauthorised access. For example, access to the database is only possible and permitted via approved IP addresses (e.g. from Royal Queen Seeds headquarters). Other attempts and addresses are rejected at all times.

Furthermore, data is anonymised as much as possible, so it cannot be directly linked to a specific consumer. With this data, however, we may be able to carry out market research and analysis. In addition, the third parties concerned (e.g. mailing service) are examined prior to our collaboration, comply with the GDPR from the EU and receive a processing agreement. Within Royal Queen Seeds, employees are assigned different access permissions. Specific permission provides access only to information that is strictly required to perform a task. Digital security measures are subject to change and must meet high requirements to ensure the safety of online customers. That is why, at Royal Queen Seeds, we appoint a security officer. Regular verification and improvement of security measures (where necessary) are part of the role.

SECTION 7 – CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, so please check back regularly. Changes and clarifications will be effective immediately upon being published on the Website. If we make substantial changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated so you will know what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

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