Are Glass Tips Worth It? Glass vs Roach Tips + Size Guide (UK 2026)

Quick answer: yes, for most people glass tips are worth it. One glass tip replaces hundreds of card roaches, gives a cooler, smoother draw and lasts for years if you clean it. Start with a Bakery 5-pack (£19.99) in 6mm or 8mm.

Glass tips vs card roach tips

	Glass tip	Card roach tip
Cost	One-off (about £4 a tip in a 5-pack)	Pennies each, but you keep buying
Draw	Cooler and smoother	Can get hot and soggy
Waste	Reusable for years	Single use
Look	Loads of designs and colours	Plain
Upkeep	Quick clean every few uses	None

Which size glass tip do I need?

• 6mm: fits slim papers and smaller rolls. The most popular size for king size slim.
• 7–8mm: a little wider. Good for wider rolls and cones.
• 11–13mm: premium multi-hole tips for bigger rolls and wraps.

Rule of thumb: match the tip to the paper. Slim papers, slim tip.

Single-hole vs 7-hole tips

Single-hole tips are simple, cheap and easy to clean. 7-hole premium tips (like Black Jacks and Milky Way by The Bakery) spread the airflow for an even smoother pull, and they look the part.

How to use a glass tip

1. Pick a tip that matches your paper size.
2. Roll your paper around the tip like you would a card roach, tip at one end.
3. Pack your blend evenly and roll as normal.
4. When you're done, let the tip cool, slide it out and keep it for next time.

Keep them clean

A clean tip tastes better and lasts longer. Soak tips in The Bakery glass tip cleaner, or keep them all in a Tip Tank, which holds up to 8 tips up to 13mm. Full method here: how to clean glass tips in 2 minutes.

Save on glass

Mix any 3 or more glass tips and get 10% off automatically. Shop all glass tips or the full Bakery range.

FAQs

Do glass tips get hot?

They can warm up near the end, so always let a tip cool before you handle it.

Are glass tips reusable?

Yes. That's the point: clean them and they last for years.

What size glass tip for king size slim papers?

6mm is the usual fit for king size slim.