Steamrollers

Steamrollers — Straight Tube Pipes for Heavy Hitters

Steamrollers are not for the faint of heart. These straight-through pipes deliver massive, unfiltered hits that hit hard and fast. If you want the biggest dry hit you can get from a handheld pipe, a steamroller is what you are looking for.

The design is about as simple as it gets — a straight glass tube with a bowl on top and open ends on both sides. You cover the far end with your palm, light the bowl, let the tube fill with smoke, then release your hand to clear the entire chamber in one shot. The large bore diameter means zero restriction, and all that smoke rushes straight into your lungs.

Who Are Steamrollers For

Experienced smokers, mostly. Because there is no water filtration and no restricted airflow, steamroller hits are raw and intense. This is not a criticism — a lot of people specifically prefer the unfiltered flavor and hard-hitting nature of a steamroller. You taste everything, and you feel everything. If smooth, easy pulls are your priority, stick with a bubbler or bong. If you want power, grab a steamroller.

Size Matters

Smaller steamrollers around 4 to 6 inches are a bit more manageable and still deliver punchy hits. Larger pieces in the 8 to 12 inch range hold significantly more smoke and produce the kind of rip that makes the room look at you. Start small if you are new to steamrollers and work your way up.

Easy to Clean

One of the best things about steamrollers is how easy they are to maintain. The straight-through design means you can run a pipe cleaner or brush straight from one end to the other. Add some isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt, give it a few shakes, and it cleans up in minutes. No hard-to-reach percolator chambers, no tiny holes to scrub out.