4″ ENCORE MATRIX ASH CATCHER

The 4" ENCORE Matrix Ash Catcher is a compact glass add-on for people who are tired of scrubbing their bong after every few bowls. It’s built for smokers who want cleaner function, smoother draws, and way less junk ending up in their main piece. At just 4 inches (102mm) tall with a matrix perc inside, it delivers solid diffusion without turning your setup into a bulky science project.

Why It Works

• Keep your bong way cleaner — The matrix perc catches ash and debris before it ever hits your main chamber, so your water stays clearer for longer.
• Smoother, cooler pulls — All those tiny diffusion points in the matrix perc break up the smoke, taking the edge off every hit.
• Drops into most setups — Available in both 14mm and 18mm joint sizes with 45° or 90° options, so it plays nice with a ton of standard glass.
• Compact but effective — 4 inches (102mm) tall means it adds filtration without making your piece top-heavy.
• Protects your investment — Catching crud before it gets inside your tube helps keep nicer glass looking new way longer.
• Color accents that actually pop — Multiple color options so your ash catcher looks like part of the setup, not an afterthought.

Best For

This ash catcher is made for daily drivers who are tired of dumping out dark, nasty bong water but still want big clouds. If you’re running a favorite tube or beaker and want to upgrade the function without buying a whole new piece, this is an easy win. Pair it with a sturdy dab mat so you’ve got a safe landing zone when you’re swapping bowls and attachments between seshes.

The Basics: How to Use It

Using the 4" ENCORE Matrix Ash Catcher is straightforward: pick the joint size and angle that match your bong (14mm or 18mm, 45° or 90°), then slide it into your piece’s joint like you would any regular bowl or adapter. Your bowl or banger goes into the joint on the ash catcher instead of directly into the bong, so all the ash and debris lands in this chamber first.

The built-in matrix perc sits in the lower section of the ash catcher and pulls smoke through a bunch of small openings, which gives you extra diffusion and helps cool things down a bit before it even hits your main perc. It’s a nice quality-of-life upgrade when you’re a few hits deep and just want the piece to stay tasting clean.

When it starts to look cloudy or you notice function slowing down, pull the ash catcher off, empty the water, and give it a quick clean. Let it cool, then wipe off residue; for a deeper reset, soak it in isopropyl alcohol, rinse, and dry before you toss it back on your setup. If you’re rotating multiple pieces or attachments, it’s handy to keep your bowls, slides, and other small parts together with your other smoke shop accessories so you’re not hunting for joints and adapters mid-sesh.

Specifications

Fit & Compatibility

To make sure this ash catcher fits your glass, you only need to confirm two things: joint size and joint angle. If your bong has a 14mm or 18mm female joint, you can match it with the same-sized male joint on the ash catcher. Then check whether your piece is built around a 45° or 90° joint angle — straight tubes and more upright pieces usually take 90°, while beakers and slanted-neck pieces often use 45°.

Once those two boxes are checked, it should drop right in and sit naturally without tilting or splashing. If you’re building out a full concentrate setup and want to keep your rig clean the same way, you can stash your favorite extracts in proper concentrate jars instead of leaving them open on the table collecting dust.

FAQ

• How do I know if the 4" ENCORE Matrix Ash Catcher will fit my bong?

  Check your bong’s joint size (usually 14mm or 18mm) and whether it’s a 45° or 90° joint. Pick the ash catcher that matches both, and you’re good. If the angle is wrong, the ash catcher will hang awkwardly or splash, so matching that part matters just as much as the size.

• What does the matrix perc actually do?

  The matrix perc breaks up the smoke through a bunch of small openings around a cylindrical section, creating lots of tiny bubbles instead of a few big ones. That extra diffusion helps take some harshness off your hits and keeps more debris trapped in the ash catcher instead of getting pulled into the bong.

• Will this make my piece too top-heavy?

  Most medium-sized tubes and beakers handle a 4" ash catcher just fine, especially if they have a solid base. If your piece is already super small or has a very narrow foot, just be mindful when you set it down. Keeping everything on a stable surface like a padded smoke shop tray or mat helps avoid surprise knock-overs.

• How should I clean the ash catcher?

  Let it cool, empty the water, and wipe away any loose residue. For a deeper clean, soak it in isopropyl alcohol, then rinse with warm water and let it dry completely before putting it back on your piece. Regular quick rinses will keep the matrix perc from clogging up.

• Is this better for flower, concentrates, or both?

  It shines with flower because of how much ash it catches, but it can absolutely be part of a dab setup too. If you’re mostly dabbing, pairing it with good tools from our dab tools collection keeps the whole station dialed in.

• Do I need any extra adapters to use this?

  If your piece is already 14mm or 18mm with the same angle you choose on the ash catcher, you don’t need anything else. If you’re trying to connect this to a less common joint style or want to swap between different pieces, you may want to keep a couple of simple adapters on hand along with your other storage and small-part organizers so everything’s easy to grab.

• Will it change how hard I have to pull?

  Any extra perc adds a little bit of drag, but the matrix style is designed to stay relatively open as long as it’s clean. Most people notice the hits getting smoother way more than they notice any extra effort, especially if they’re used to running a straight tube or simple beaker without an ash catcher.