MATEO GONZALEZ GLASS DICK PILLAR

The Mateo Gonzalez Glass Dick Pillar is a handcrafted quartz insert designed to elevate your low-temp dabbing experience. Made in the USA by glassblower Mateo Gonzalez, this pillar insert adds thermal mass to your banger, extending heat retention so you can take longer, more flavorful hits without rushing. Available in multiple colors to match your setup or add some personality to your daily driver.

Why use a terp pillar

• Longer heat retention — the added mass keeps your banger at optimal temps for extended sessions without constant reheating
• Better vaporization — concentrates make contact with more heated surface area, reducing waste and improving flavor
• Spin and movement — when paired with a directional carb cap, the pillar helps distribute oil evenly across the banger floor
• American craftsmanship — handmade by Mateo Gonzalez, not mass-produced overseas
• Color options — pick one that matches your rig or stands out against your quartz

Best for

Dabbers who prefer low-temp sessions and want to squeeze every bit of flavor from their concentrates. If you're tired of cold starts that cool off too fast or hot dabs that scorch your terps, a pillar insert bridges that gap. Also solid for anyone building out a heady setup who wants functional American glass that actually does something beyond looking cool.

How to use it

Drop the pillar into your flat-top banger before heating. The pillar sits on the banger floor and heats up along with the quartz. Once you've reached your target temp, drop your concentrate—it'll hit both the banger floor and the pillar, vaporizing more efficiently than a bare banger alone.

For best results, use a spinner cap or directional carb cap to push airflow around the pillar. This creates movement in the oil, coating more surface area and keeping things vaporizing evenly. The pillar's extra thermal mass means you can take your time—no need to rush before the banger cools.

Cold start users: load your concentrate, drop in the pillar, cap it, and heat. The pillar extends how long you stay in that sweet spot after the initial melt.

Specifications

Compatibility notes

Fits standard flat-top bangers. The pillar shape works best with bangers that have a flat floor rather than rounded or beveled bottoms. Check your banger's inner diameter before ordering—most standard 25mm bangers accommodate pillar inserts without issue. Won't work well with slanted or angled bangers where the pillar can't sit upright.

Care and cleaning

Let it cool completely after your session. Drop it in isopropyl alcohol to soak off any residue, then rinse with warm water and dry before your next use. For stubborn buildup, a longer soak or gentle scrubbing with a cotton swab does the trick. Keeping your pillar clean ensures consistent heat distribution and flavor.

Frequently asked questions

What's the point of a terp pillar?

It adds thermal mass to your banger. More mass means the quartz holds heat longer, giving you extended low-temp dabs without reheating. The pillar also creates additional surface area for your concentrate to vaporize against, which improves efficiency and flavor.

Will this fit my banger?

It's designed for standard flat-top bangers with a flat floor. Most 25mm inner diameter bangers work fine. If your banger has a rounded, beveled, or angled bottom, the pillar won't sit properly and you'll want a different style insert.

Does the color affect function?

Nope. The color is purely aesthetic—pick whatever matches your setup or catches your eye. All colors are made from the same material and perform identically.

Can I use this with a spinner cap?

Absolutely. Spinner caps and directional caps both work great with pillar inserts. The airflow pushes oil around the pillar, coating more surface area and keeping things vaporizing evenly throughout your dab.

How do I know when my banger is at the right temp with a pillar?

The pillar adds mass, so your banger will take slightly longer to heat and cool. If you normally wait 45 seconds after heating, you might need to adjust to 50-60 seconds with a pillar. A temp gun or terp timer takes the guesswork out entirely.

Is this better than terp pearls?

Different tools for different preferences. Pearls spin around the banger and distribute oil that way. Pillars stay stationary and add consistent thermal mass. Some dabbers use both together. If you want longer heat retention without chasing spinning pearls, a pillar is the move.

Who is Mateo Gonzalez?

Mateo Gonzalez is an American glassblower known for functional quartz and glass accessories. His work shows up in smoke shops and heady collections—this isn't factory-made overseas stuff, it's handcrafted domestically by someone who knows the craft.