UPG bowls are manufactured by a company named “Forma” since 2012 in Saints-Petersburg, Russia. These bowls quickly became one of the most used devices around the hookah lounges due to their quality, flavor transfer, and heat resistance. Today we are going to go over the history of these bowls.

Why are they popular?

 1. Quality. Forma company managed to deliver a consistent quality level over the span of the company’s existence. The percentage of defective products from this company is close to none, this means more happy customers and more consistent result. Hats down for QC department of Forma.

 2. Materials. The bowls are made out of a white clay. This material allows for optimal heat management, while being sturdy.

 3. Capacity. UPG bowls fit anywhere between 13 to 20 grams of flavor. Of course this will depend on the packing method you choose, but in general you can rely on UPG bowl to suite any hookah session needs.

 4. Unique form. The form of this bowl reminds a classic, traditional hookah bowl with 5 large airflow outlets. Even though the holes on this bowl are enlarged they are smaller than the traditional bowl. This prevents tobacco from slipping through these holes while pulling. The lip of the bowl are thinner than the traditional bowl which make it easier to create a tight seal when using heat management device or foil. On top of that, this lip protects tobacco from overheating due to the unique form factor. It is due to this form, this bowl heats up evenly from the top all the way to the bottom and allows consistent hookah sessions.

 5. Simplicity. Even though the market has been filled with various options for any hookah smokers needs, UPG has managed to keep it simple. All you’ll need to do is put some flavor inside, wrap it with foil or put heat management device, wait for about 4 minutes, and you are done. No fiddling with the pressing of the tobacco, creating a hole in the middle, all you’ll need is 3 simple steps.

Overall, UPG bowls were and still are top bowls for any commercial and personal use due to the simplicity and materials. In case you want to pick up some new gear for your hookah, UPG bowls are must have in your arsenal.