Filter Tips & Crutches for Rolling

Rolling Filter Tips & Crutches

Perfect your rolls with quality filter tips. Also known as crutches or roaches, filter tips provide structure to your roll, prevent material from pulling through, and keep your fingers burn-free down to the last puff. Essential for anyone who rolls their own.

Benefits of Using Filter Tips

Better Airflow: Consistent draw from start to finish
No Waste: Smoke everything without burning your lips
Structural Support: Keeps your roll from collapsing
Cooler Smoke: Creates distance between material and mouth
Easier Rolling: Gives you something to roll around

Types of Filter Tips

Perforated tips fold easily along pre-scored lines. Unperforated cardstock allows custom fold patterns. Glass tips are reusable and provide the smoothest draw. Activated charcoal filters add extra filtration for smoother hits.

Rolling Techniques

Create an "M" or "W" fold for optimal airflow, then roll remaining paper around it tightly. Insert into your paper before adding material for the easiest rolling experience. Glass tips are added after rolling.

Filter Tips & Rolling Crutches — FAQ

Do rolling filter tips actually filter anything?

Paper filter tips (unbleached natural or cotton-pulp crutches) don't filter toxins, but they dramatically improve the rolling experience: they keep the joint's shape, prevent herb from falling out, stop soggy tips, and add a comfortable mouthpiece. Activated carbon tips add real filtration.

Pre-rolled vs. perforated tips — what's easier?

Pre-rolled cone tips (already rolled into a cylinder) are the fastest — just tuck into the joint. Perforated paper tips require a 20-second accordion-fold-and-roll technique. Experienced rollers prefer perforated for precise fit; beginners prefer pre-rolled.

Are activated carbon filter tips worth it?

Yes, if you care about filtration. Carbon-filter tips (like Moose Labs, PURIZE) absorb some tars and particulates, delivering noticeably cooler, cleaner-tasting draws. They cost more than paper tips but last for multiple uses per tip if you're careful.

How do I roll a joint with a filter tip?

Place the tip at one end of your rolling paper (on the unglued side), distribute your herb evenly along the paper, pack lightly, then roll from the tip outward — the tip gives you a firm base to roll against. Tuck, lick, seal, and twist the open end.