When grinding your cannabis, it’s important to remember the importance of a good grind – a poor quality grind can lead to a loss of oils, crystals, flavour, and potency. A good quality grind comes from a good quality grinder. The problem with finding a good grinder is that people tend to get in a bit of a habitual rut: they find something that works just okay, and they never deviate. This is why grinding needs are often forgotten and never re-evaluated by many.

Manual

When most people start out with grinding, they buy a simple manual grinder. These consist of two (or more) plates with pillar-shaped blades. When turned against each other, the plates grind the herb in a relatively effective way. Unfortunately, manual grinders nearly always provide an inconsistent grind due to several factors: too much or too little bud, the number of rotations, the speed of the rotations, and user error. Frequently, trying to transfer your ground herb results in spillage and subsequent wastage. While a manual grinder can get the job done, it leaves much to be desired from anyone looking for a high-quality experience. When using a manual grinder, you must use two hands, which is often difficult for those with dexterity challenges or limited mobility – and those medicinal users are often turning to cannabis as an effective pain reliever.

Electric

Electric grinders are easier and faster to use than manual grinders. However, many poor-quality electric cannabis grinders leave much to be desired as well. The battery life can be inconsistent (imagine the devastation of your grinder just stopping and needing to be recharged mid session!), and the spillage problem still exists. Many electric grinders, despite a hefty price tag, will jam from too much bud, insufficient bud, or seemingly no cause at all. With inconsistent power comes an inconsistent grind, leading to all the same issues as a manual grinder (but for more money). Notably, most electric grinders still require a two-handed operation when it comes time to disassemble the grinder in order to transfer the ground bud to the desired receptacle. Electric grinders tend to be better than manual grinders, however, it is important to make sure you find a quality electric grinder that isn’t going to cost you an arm and a leg.

Our recommendation

The Mamba grinder addresses all of these manual and electric grinder issues with high quality parts, attention to detail, and superior design. Mamba’s battery operated herb grinder eliminates the spill issue that other grinders haven’t been able to rectify. The cone shape easily delivers your ground herb exactly where it needs to go – with no spillage or waste. The Mamba parts are high quality, aircraft grade aluminum, and the motor power doesn’t fluctuate with usage, which delivers you a fluffy, consistent grind every time you use it. The key to getting the most potency, aroma, and flavour out of your weed is an effective grind. If you are still using an outdated method of grinding, check out the history of herb grinders to learn more and make a decision that works best for you and your use.

The Mamba electric grinder has effectively eliminated the downsides of existing grinders (both manual and other electric/battery units), and surpassed the exceptionally more expensive competition in performance. The one-handed operation, with its easy to operate features, additionally removes the accessibility barrier for herb enthusiasts with concerns about pain or dexterity limitations. Everyone should be re-evaluating your grinder needs regularly to get the most out of your product and accessories. A simple change of grinder – whether switching to electric or changing the manufacturer – can make a huge difference in unlocking the true potential of your cannabis.

Francisco Butler