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Best Rolling Papers, and Which Tip to Pair With Each
Quick answer: There's no single best rolling paper. Choose on four things: material (hemp, rice or wood pulp), thickness, bleached or unbleached, and size. Then match the tip to the size: 6mm for single wide, 7mm–8mm for 1 1/4, and 8mm–12mm for king size.
Material
| Material | Feel | Burn | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemp | Slightly textured, easy to grip | Medium | Most people, especially beginners |
| Rice | Very thin, slick, can be static-y | Slow | Experienced rollers who want little paper taste |
| Wood pulp | Thicker, sturdy | Faster | Learning to roll, humid weather |
Thinner paper means less paper taste but is harder to handle. If you're still learning, a slightly heavier hemp paper is more forgiving.
Bleached or unbleached
Unbleached papers are brown because they skip the whitening step. Bleached papers are white. Which tastes better is personal. For how a paper is made, read the brand's description; color alone doesn't tell you much.
Size
| Paper size | Approx. length | Das tip that fits |
|---|---|---|
| Single wide | ~70mm | Slim Jim (6mm x 28mm) |
| 1 1/4 | ~78mm | Midway (7mm x 28mm) or Big Boy (8mm x 37mm) |
| King size slim | ~110mm | Midway (7mm) or Big Boy (8mm) |
| King size | ~110mm | Big Boy (8mm) or 12mm (12mm x 30mm) |
Sizes and widths vary a little by brand. More detail is in rolling paper sizes.
Why the tip matters
The tip sets the width of the mouth end. Too thin and the paper pinches around it; too wide and the paper won't wrap. Matching the tip to the paper gives an even draw and a firm end. For more, see what is a filter tip.
A simple way to choose
- Pick the size for how much you usually roll.
- Start with a hemp paper of that size.
- Pair it with the tip from the table.
- Try rice paper later if you want less paper taste.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best rolling papers?
There isn't one. Thin hemp papers are a common all-round pick; choose the size first.
Are unbleached papers better?
They skip the whitening step. The difference most people notice is taste.
What tip size goes with king size papers?
8mm, or 12mm for a fuller roll.
What tip size goes with 1 1/4 papers?
7mm, or 8mm for a slightly wider draw.
Products are for adults 21+.
