This thing hits like butter and is bigger than it looks- I love the feel of the texture and the bowl piece's slightly more rounded interior than others is really nice for cleaning it out ash. I adore every bong on this site and would own so many if I could, but this was a helluva awesome first purchase. I'm a very happy camper, especially given I will hopefully be safe from my glass bong breaking curse! This thing is solid but pliable enough it doesn't feel too rigid either which I enjoy. I think my only small gripe is that the shape is slightly odd to hold, but I've just taken to holding it by the spot just above the bowl with one hand around it and that works better!