Water pipes & bongs
by EHLE
The EHLE Glass Dabbing Bong Malachite is a handmade borosilicate glass rig that doubles as both a dab rig and a herb bong. Standing 25cm tall in a deep malachite green, this compact piece from Thomas Ehle gives you a full dual-purpose setup without cluttering your shelf with separate kit. It ships with an oil dome set ready to go — swap in a standard SG 14.5mm bowl and you're smoking herb instead. One piece, two modes, zero faff.
Most people end up with a bong and a separate dab rig, which means double the glass, double the cleaning, and double the chance of knocking something off the table at the worst possible moment. The EHLE Malachite cuts that in half. The interchangeable head system means you switch between an oil dome for concentrates and a standard 14.5mm grinding joint for dry herb — takes about five seconds.
Thomas Ehle has been blowing glass in Germany for decades. Each piece is handmade and signed, which you can actually see on the glass. That's not marketing fluff — pick it up and you'll notice the weight distribution feels deliberate, the walls are consistently 2.5mm thick, and there are no thin spots or bubbles in the borosilicate. The malachite colour isn't a sticker or a sleeve either; it's worked into the glass itself, so it won't peel, fade, or look tired after six months of use.
At 25cm, it's compact enough to store in a cupboard or tuck behind a monitor, but tall enough to give your vapour a decent path through water before it hits your lungs. The carb hole gives you direct control over airflow — clear the chamber in one go instead of pulling the bowl mid-hit.
The EHLE Malachite ships ready for dabbing out of the box. Here's exactly what's included:
What's not included: an SG 14.5mm bowl for dry herb. If you want to use both modes from day one, grab one separately. They're a standard size, so any 14.5mm grinding joint bowl will fit.
The 2.5mm borosilicate glass is the industry standard for mid-range rigs. It's not the 5mm tank glass you'd find on a heavy-duty beaker bong, and it's not trying to be. For a 25cm rig that you're mostly using at home on a table, 2.5mm is plenty — it keeps the piece light and easy to handle while still being resistant to thermal shock from dabbing. Borosilicate handles rapid temperature changes far better than soda-lime glass, which is why every serious glassblower uses it for rigs.
The one thing to watch: because it's compact and the glass is on the thinner side, don't leave it on the edge of a desk or near an elbow-heavy zone. This isn't a piece that'll survive a drop onto tiles. Treat it with the same respect you'd give any handmade glass, and it'll last years. We've seen EHLE pieces from the early 2010s still in daily rotation — the glass holds up if you don't test gravity.
The malachite colour has a deep, slightly translucent green that catches light nicely. It looks more expensive than it is, which is always a bonus.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | EHLE (Thomas Ehle, Germany) |
| Height | 25cm |
| Glass Thickness | 2.5mm |
| Glass Type | Borosilicate |
| Colour | Malachite (green) |
| Joint Size | SG 14.5mm |
| Included Accessories | Oil dome set |
| Carb Hole | Yes |
| Handmade | Yes — signed by Thomas Ehle |
| SKU | HS1274 |
Complete your setup: grab an SG 14.5mm glass bowl to unlock the dry herb mode on this rig. A set of dab tools and a small silicone mat will also save you from sticky fingers and scorched surfaces. If you're after a torch for heating the nail, check the lighters and torches section — a reliable jet flame makes all the difference to an even dab.
Here's the thing — most smokers end up dabbing eventually, and most dabbers still smoke herb. Buying two separate pieces means more glass to clean, more glass to store, and more glass to accidentally break when you're rearranging the shelf at midnight. The EHLE Malachite sidesteps all of that. One base, two heads, done.
The 25cm height is a sweet spot we've come to appreciate. Taller rigs give you cooler hits but they're a pain to store and clean. Shorter rigs are portable but can splash. At 25cm with a carb hole for airflow control, you get smooth draws without needing a PhD in fluid dynamics to clear the chamber. The water volume is enough to cool the vapour meaningfully, whether you're running concentrates through the dome or herb through a bowl.
And because it's EHLE, you're not gambling on quality. Thomas Ehle's workshop has been producing glass in Germany for longer than most online headshops have existed. The SG 14.5mm joint is a universal standard — if you ever crack a bowl or lose a dome, replacements are everywhere. You're not locked into proprietary parts or brand-specific accessories that cost three times what they should.
Yes — that's the whole point. It ships with an oil dome set for concentrates. Swap in any standard SG 14.5mm bowl (sold separately) and it works as a regular herb bong. Switching between the two takes seconds.
Dabbing involves vaporising a small amount of concentrate (wax, shatter, oil) on a heated nail, then inhaling the vapour through water. It produces a more concentrated hit compared to combusting dry herb in a bowl. The EHLE Malachite handles both methods with its interchangeable head system.
For a 25cm rig used at home, 2.5mm borosilicate is solid. It handles the thermal stress of dabbing without issue. Just don't drop it on hard floors — no glass survives that, regardless of thickness. Handle it with care and it'll last for years.
The carb hole lets you control airflow. Cover it while you draw to build up smoke or vapour in the chamber, then release it to clear everything in one clean hit. It gives you more control than pulling a bowl mid-inhale.
Not for dabbing — the oil dome set is included. You will need a torch lighter to heat the nail, and a dab tool to handle your concentrates. For dry herb use, you'll need a separate SG 14.5mm bowl.
Empty the water after each session. For weekly deep cleans, pour in some isopropyl alcohol (90%+) with a tablespoon of coarse salt, cover the openings, shake gently for a minute, then rinse with warm water. The malachite colour is in the glass, so it won't be affected by cleaning.
The main differences are glass consistency, joint precision, and longevity. Cheaper rigs often have uneven walls, wobbly joints, and thin spots that crack under heat. The EHLE is handmade with consistent 2.5mm borosilicate and a properly ground 14.5mm joint — parts fit snugly and the glass handles thermal cycling without stress fractures.
Last updated: April 2026
