Pre-Rolls vs Rolling Your Own: Pros, Cons, and When Each Makes Sense

Every single weed smoker will have an opinion regarding whether the grab-and-go option of pre-rolls or the ritual of making your own joints are better. While neither side is incorrect, there are definitely some real trade-offs that should be known prior to committing.

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The Advantages of Using Pre-Rolls

There exists only one reason why pre-rolls were created: convenience without compromise. There is no grinder, no papers, and no time wasted crouched over a rolling table attempting to perfect the tapers. Simply open up the package and you’re good to go!

• Even burn – machine rolled or professionally hand rolled pre-rolls usually burn evenly. They provide a more predictable draw compared to a person’s first attempt at creating a joint by themselves.
• Portable – pre-rolls travel extremely well, especially multi packs. This makes them portable. Also, you don’t need to bring any additional equipment with you while traveling.
• Zero skill required – extremely helpful for someone who has never rolled before or does not wish to learn how.
• Flexibility with timing – you won’t be fiddling around with papers at a festival or in a parking lot. Your pre-roll is ready for consumption once you need it.

The Trade Off Is Quality Control

While cheaper pre-rolls often contain shake or trim instead of actual buds, there is always a degree of trust involved in purchasing pre-rolls. Since you’re not the person who packed your pre-roll, you cannot verify the content.

Advantages for Creating Your Own Joints

Creating your own joints completely reverses the equation. More work is put into it, however you have 100% control over the material used within the joint.

• Choose the flower used in the joint – you know exactly what you’re putting into the joint because you’ve selected the flowers, ground them, and then packed the joint. Therefore, you’ll never have to question what’s inside the joint.
• Customizable strength and size – you can create your own customizable strength and size for the joint based on your personal preferences. If you desire an easy draw, you can pack the joint loosely. If you prefer a slow burn, you can pack it tighter. You can also customize the exact length of the joint.
• Fresher – because the flower was freshly rolled immediately prior to consumption, it has been able to retain its terpenes. Terpenes lost during storage are typically found in pre-rolls that sit in packaging for extended periods of time prior to being consumed.
• The ritual of making your own joints – many consumers view making their own joints as part of the overall experience. Making your own joints isn’t simply a method to reach your desired level of intoxication.

Disadvantage to Creating Your Own Joints

Obviously the greatest disadvantage to creating your own joints is that it requires a learning curve. A poorly rolled joint may cause the paper to canoe (burn unevenly down one side) or have too much resistance in terms of drawing smoke from the joint. If you’re a novice at rolling your own joints, it could take several attempts at rolling to achieve a high level of consistency.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Choosing the Right Option to Suit Your Situation

Pre-rolls are best used for:

• When you are leaving somewhere and want to take as little equipment with you as possible
• If you are completely new to cannabis and just learning how to roll (and would like a guaranteed way to know that you will get the correct burn every single time)

Rolling is best used for:

• When you are at home, have the space and time to allow you to complete the rolling process correctly
• When you want to be able to choose the exact strain of weed that you desire, the quality of the grind and whether or not the bud has been tightly packed
• When you want to make sure that the buds that are being used were freshly ground immediately prior to use.

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