Temple balls are the original solventless concentrates, first produced thousands of years ago as a way to not only store and preserve cannabis resin, but actually to enhance it. Temple Balls were born in traditional hash-making regions of the world, where hashishins developed an intimate relationship with the cannabis plant over many generations. There is a certain mystique to Temple Balls, as the nature of the cannabis resin contained inside seems to morph over time, becoming richer and more complex, taking on different qualities than the fresh trichomes at the beginning. Adding to this allure of Temple Balls is the fact that new terpenes are formed within Temple Balls, as the resin ages like fine wine over time. 

The exact science behind what’s happening within a Temple Ball remains mostly unknown, yet there are certainly chemical processes taking place, a natural interaction between the various components of cannabis trichomes and the resin they produce. 

Looking like an ordinary ball of resin, rolled together with no more thought than a child would roll a ball of play-doh, nothing could be further from the truth. There is much more to a Temple Ball than meets the eye. Thorough activation of the cannabis resin, followed by proper storage, are necessary to evoking the apparent magic of the Temple Ball. 

Activation of the resin is where the Temple Ball Roller comes in. 

After hash makers collect the loose resin using the Ice Water Extraction technique and then dry the wet hash (preferably with a freeze dryer), it’s ready for light pressing. This is nowhere near the heat and pressure that’s required for pressing rosin, rather it’s done just to make a pancake or patty with the hash. 

Check out the detailed instructions in our article The Ultimate Guide To Making Frenchy Cannoli Traditional Temple Balls.

Boiling water poured into a wine bottle makes a good tool to roll over the hash. But, The Press Club Temple Ball Roller is even better. This gear is custom-designed just for rolling and pressing loose resin for making Temple Balls. 

The Press Club Temple Ball Roller has two-sided handles to allow even pressure to be applied across the hash patty, which helps press the trichome heads more evenly when rolling it out. 

Both handles are also blown with a vacuum chamber in the middle (like a vacuum cup) which improves insulation, preventing the handles from getting too hot to handle. This is a great improvement over a plain wine bottle, which gets very hot to handle with bare hands.

The middle section holding the water is wider than a traditional wine bottle too, which prevents it from losing heat as quickly so you can use the bottle for longer.

Here are the features of The Press Club Temple Ball Roller:

Material: Made of 100% borosilicate glass for enhanced durability and safety.

Double Sided Handles: Ensures even pressure during pressing.

Vacuum Sealed Handles: Heat barrier to prevent burns from boiling water.

Wider Middle Design: Allows for more boiling water which means longer press times and fewer water changes

Heavy Duty Styrofoam: Protects the roller during transport.

Storage Compartment: Integrated underneath for storing accessories on the go.

Conclusion

The Press Club Temple Ball Roller offers significant benefits compared to a wine bottle when it comes to rolling and pressing loose resin for making Temple Balls. While a wine bottle may work it comes with limitations such as pressure application and the risk of burns due to its single neck handle and lack of insulation. The Press Club Temple Ball Roller is specially designed with two handles for pressure distribution across the hash patty, a vacuum chamber for insulation to prevent overheating of the handles and a wider middle section that retains heat effectively for prolonged use without frequent water changes. 

The standout features of The Press Club Temple Ball Roller lend to its high-quality and convenience. Crafted from 100% borosilicate glass, it features handles for uniform pressure distribution. The vacuum sealed handles act as a barrier while the broader middle design allows for pressing times. Furthermore it includes leak proof construction, wooden supports to prevent rolling, a travel case, robust styrofoam protection and an integrated storage compartment for accessories. Collectively these attributes make The Press Club Temple Ball Roller a safer effective tool that is fun to use.

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