So a lotttttta people ask me...
"Yo Blunt, which do you like better? Ben's 18" 9mm beaker bottom US Tubes or your 18" 7mm straight shot US Tubes?"
Well that's a pretty good question, there are definitely different qualities of each tube that out outweigh each other.
Durability: Because of the 9mm thickness, without a doubt the beaker bottom is a better constructed tube. You can literally beat someone to death with both tubes but the 9mm beaker bottom is definitely the clear cut winner over a 7mm straight shot. US Tubes is very unique because when they advertise 7mm or 9mm, it is 7mm or 9mm throughout the WHOLE tube... Base, joint, tube, and ALL!
Smoothness: Because the beaker bottom has more space to accumulate milky-deathly smoke, it tends to be a harsher hit. Without a doubt the straight shooter wins in this category because I literally don't feel a tingle in my throat when clearing a bowl vs. the 9mm beaker bottom. Just be smart when milking either tubes, try not to pack yourself a death rip and inhale 18 inches of pure yellow milkage.
Price: The beaker bottom was obviously more expensive because it takes more time and glass to construct it. $300 USD vs. $200 USD, who wins here? You decide.
Overall: I love both tubes to death. But I must admit, since getting my 18" 7mm straight shot US Tubes, Ben's18" 9mm beaker bottom hasn't seen much action.
