Ducky Bong
Water pipes & bongs
by Hemper
Ducky Bong by Hemper — A Glass Bong That Actually Makes You Smile
The Ducky Bong is a limited-edition 15 cm glass bong from Hemper that places a sealed glass duck figurine inside the water chamber — and yes, it bobs around in bubbles every time you take a hit. Built from 3 mm thick borosilicate glass with a showerhead percolator for smooth filtration, this compact piece is equal parts novelty and function. It ships with a 14.5 mm female joint and a matching bowl piece, weighing roughly 280 g — about the heft of a sturdy drinking glass. It's the kind of bong that sits on a shelf looking adorable until someone picks it up and realises it actually rips properly.
What Makes the Hemper Ducky Bong Worth Grabbing
The Ducky Bong combines a functional showerhead percolator with a sealed glass duck figurine in a 15 cm borosilicate body — making it one of the few novelty bongs that actually performs as a daily-use piece. Most novelty bongs sacrifice performance for looks. Cheap silicone shapes, thin glass, no percolation — they're shelf ornaments that happen to have a downstem. The Ducky Bong doesn't do that. Hemper built this around a showerhead percolator, which breaks your smoke into fine bubbles through multiple slits at the base of the downstem. That means cooler, smoother hits than you'd get from a straight-tube piece of the same size.
The glass duck sealed inside the chamber is a solid little figurine, not a sticker or a painted detail. When the chamber fills with water and you draw, bubbles swirl around the duck like a tiny jacuzzi. It's genuinely entertaining to watch — we've seen people pass this around a table just to show off the effect. At 15 cm tall and roughly 8 cm in base diameter, it's compact enough to sit on a desk or nightstand without dominating the room. The 3 mm borosilicate is the same lab-grade glass used in scientific equipment, so it handles heat and the occasional knock better than soda-lime glass ever could. According to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), water filtration in devices like bongs can reduce the temperature of inhaled smoke, though it does not eliminate all harmful compounds — something worth keeping in mind regardless of which piece you use.
The honest limitation? It's small. If you're used to a 30 cm beaker bong with ice notches and a tree percolator, this isn't a replacement — it's a second piece. The chamber volume of approximately 150 ml means smaller hits, which some people actually prefer for flavour, but it won't deliver the same lung-filling clouds as a full-size rig. Think of it as the bong you bring to a mate's house or keep bedside for a quiet evening session.
Ducky Bong Specifications
The Ducky Bong measures 15 cm tall with 3 mm borosilicate walls, a showerhead percolator, and a 14.5 mm female joint — here's the full breakdown.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hemper |
| Height | 15 cm (6 inches) |
| Base Diameter | Approx. 8 cm |
| Glass Thickness | 3 mm |
| Glass Type | Borosilicate |
| Joint Size | 14.5 mm female |
| Percolator | Showerhead |
| Weight | Approx. 280 g |
| Special Feature | Sealed glass duck inside chamber |
| SKU | HS2619 |
| Availability | Limited edition — while stocks last |
How the Ducky Bong Compares to Other Small Glass Bongs
At 15 cm and 280 g, the Ducky Bong sits in the compact-bong category alongside pieces like the Hemper Pineapple Bong, the Black Leaf Mini Beaker, and various 15–18 cm straight tubes from brands like Grace Glass and Blaze Glass. Here's how they stack up on the features that actually matter at this size.
| Feature | Ducky Bong (Hemper) | Typical 15 cm Mini Beaker | Basic 15 cm Straight Tube |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 15 cm | 15–18 cm | 15 cm |
| Glass Thickness | 3 mm borosilicate | 3–5 mm borosilicate | 2–3 mm (often soda-lime) |
| Percolator | Showerhead | None or diffused downstem | None |
| Joint Size | 14.5 mm | 14.5 mm | 14.5 mm or 10 mm |
| Novelty Feature | Sealed glass duck | None | None |
| Availability | Limited edition | Ongoing production | Ongoing production |
The showerhead percolator is the real differentiator. Most mini bongs in this height range either skip percolation entirely or rely on a basic diffused downstem with 3–4 slits. The Ducky Bong's showerhead disc offers roughly 8–12 slits, producing noticeably finer bubbles and better cooling per draw. If you want to order a compact piece that filters as well as many 25 cm bongs, this is a strong pick.
Complete your setup: A bong this size pairs well with a set of brass pipe screens to keep debris out of the downstem, and a small cleaning brush kit to reach inside that compact chamber. A grinder with a kief catcher will also help you get the most from each bowl — finely ground material burns more evenly and keeps the showerhead percolator cleaner for longer. For deep cleaning sessions, grab a bottle of Formula 420 or use coarse salt with 90%+ isopropyl alcohol.
Why a Showerhead Percolator Matters in a Small Glass Bong
A showerhead percolator splits smoke into dozens of fine bubbles through 8–12 slits arranged in a disc, increasing water contact surface area by roughly 4–5 times compared to a single-hole downstem. In a 15 cm bong, every centimetre of water contact counts. Without a percolator, smoke passes through a single opening at the bottom of the downstem — one big bubble, minimal cooling, harsh on the throat. The showerhead percolator in the Ducky Bong splits that single stream into dozens of smaller bubbles. More surface area touching the water means more heat transfer, which means a noticeably smoother draw.
For a piece this compact, that's a real difference. We've handled plenty of small bongs that are basically glorified pipes with a water reservoir — they cool the smoke a bit, but you still cough. The showerhead actually earns its place here. You can feel the difference on the first hit compared to a basic straight-tube mini bong.
The trade-off with any percolator is drag. You'll pull slightly harder than on a perc-free piece, but on the Ducky Bong the resistance is mild — nothing that requires lung-athlete effort. It hits that sweet spot where you get filtration without feeling like you're sucking a milkshake through a coffee stirrer.
How to Use the Ducky Bong
Using the Ducky Bong takes about 30 seconds to set up: fill with water to 1–2 cm above the percolator slits, pack a loosely ground bowl, and draw slowly to watch the duck bob through the bubbles.
- Fill with water. Pour water through the mouthpiece until the showerhead percolator slits are submerged by roughly 1–2 cm. The glass duck should be partially floating — if it's fully submerged with no room to bob, you've overfilled. Tip a bit out.
- Grind your material. A medium-fine grind works best. Too coarse and it won't burn evenly; too fine and it'll pull through into the water.
- Pack the bowl. Fill the 14.5 mm bowl piece loosely — don't tamp it down hard. Air needs to flow through for the percolator to do its job.
- Light and draw slowly. Hold the flame to the edge of the bowl (corner lighting preserves the green for the next hit) and inhale at a steady, gentle pace. You'll see bubbles form around the duck inside the chamber.
- Clear the chamber. Lift the bowl piece from the downstem and inhale sharply to clear any remaining smoke.
- Clean after each session. Small bongs get dirty fast. Rinse with warm water after every use. For a deeper clean, shake with coarse salt and isopropyl alcohol (90%+), then rinse thoroughly. The duck is sealed inside, so it won't interfere with cleaning — just make sure no salt granules get stuck behind it.
