Top 5 Best Rolling Papers in 2025
The rolling paper you choose can make or break the entire smoking experience. In 2025, the game has stepped up, with brands pushing ultra-thin innovations, smoother, slower burns, and cleaner materials. This is a handpicked list, by @TheHighestStreet, of the Top 5 Best Rolling Papers you need to try this year – tested, trusted, and perfect for your next session. We will also include some honourable mentions at the end. Let’s go!
5. RAW Black Classic Rolling Papers. Available here.
You know this was a tough list to create when the RAW Blacks come fifth. These papers are truly a community favourite. They’re available at most corner shops, they’re double pressed, super-thin and 100% organic, with no additives, no chalk and no burn agents – just pure unbleached paper and natural hemp gum. You can’t go wrong with RAW Black Rolling Papers – however, for experienced rollers, connoisseurs and flavour-chasers, there is undoubtedly better out there.
4. OCB Ultimate King Size Slim Rolling Papers. Available here.
OCB Ultimates are the thinnest papers that OCB make. At just 10g/m², OCB Ultimate Rolling Papers are amongst the lightest on the market. They’re designed for minimal ash and maximum purity, so you can maximise the taste of your herb. These extremely slow-burning papers are proudly vegan and GMO-free, catering to smokers with health-conscious preferences. OCB use natural acacia gum to seal their papers, enhancing the pure taste of your smoke. These papers are for those smokers that really appreciate a slow burn and clean, flavourful draws.
3. Elements King Size Wide/Slim Rice Papers. Available here.
A 'Top 5 Best Rolling Papers' list would not be complete without the classic Elements Rice Papers. Despite not being the thinnest, lightest or the slowest burning, these papers are undeniably a stoner favourite and a top-tier choice for @TheHighestStreet. They’re easy to find, easy to roll with, inexpensive, good-looking, burn very clean, form oil-rings effortlessly, and are made from ultra-thin, pressed rice paper with no chemicals, pulp, or hemp. They’re designed to deliver minimal ash - only a tiny line caused by the natural Acacia tree sap gum. Elements Rice Papers are a clean, reliable and smooth smoke, every single time.
2. RAW Ethereal Classic Rolling Papers - King Size Slim, Pre-rolled Cones, 1¼. K/S Slim available here.
Now we’re really getting into the premium, upmarket rolling papers – a bit harder to find and pricier than your average paper, yet worth every penny. RAW Ethereals are, without a doubt, the thinnest rolling papers on the market. Crafted with unbleached vegan gum, these papers are expertly crafted to deliver an almost transparent smoking and tasting experience. They’re designed phenomenally thin and lightweight, to feel as if there was almost no paper at all. If you’re a serious smoker or skilled roller that values the taste of your herb, a slow-burn, organic experience and gorgeous packaging, then RAW Ethereals need to be in your setup.
It is also worth mentioning that they are available in various forms, like in 1¼ size and cones, which are both fantastic. The RAW Ethereal Pre-rolled Cones are, in our opinion, the best pre-rolled cones that money can buy right now. They come with a long, w-shaped filter tip, with ‘RAW’ and ‘Ethereal’ written on the sides in red, they’re super-easy to fill up and even come back-rolled!
1¼ Size available here. Pre-rolled Cones available here.
1. Elements Phantom King Size Slim Rolling Paper. Available here.
Introducing @TheHighestStreet’s favourite rolling papers – the ridiculously thin, Phantom Edition Elements. They 20% thinner than standard Elements papers, feel weightless, burn exceptionally slow, and produce minimal ash, leaving only a trace of 100% natural Acacia gum making it an essential choice for true enthusiasts. Phantoms take the iconic Elements quality to the next level with a sleek, modern aesthetic, making these papers not just a smoking essential, but a statement of sophistication. Whether you're a seasoned stoner or simply appreciate the finest rolling papers, these are the thinnest Elements papers ever made - a true game-changer for those who want nothing but the best.
In truth, it was difficult to pick between the Phantoms and Ethereals, as both are top-tier, ridiculously thin papers, crafted using similar manufacturing processes, and are mostly targeted towards skilled rollers who appreciate consistency, purity and flavour above all. However, the ease of use, ludicrously smooth draw, better taste profile and more consistent burn quality, thrust Phantoms to the very top of the rolling paper world. In addition, Phantoms are just that little bit more exclusive than the already rare Ethereals at the moment, ensuring that you pull up to the next session looking like a true connoisseur. In @TheHighestStreet’s opinion, for daily, consistent use, either by established stoners or by curious beginners, the Elements Phantoms just cannot be beaten.
Here are some honourable mentions, in no particular order:
The RAW Classic King Size Supreme Creaseless Papers – a great paper for those who want that perfect, uninterrupted oil-ring around their joints. Perfect for those picturesque, bigger joints. Available here.
The last RAW item on our list is the classic RAW Organic Hemp Rolling Papers. These are perhaps the most commonly available papers, and for good reason – they’re reliable, trusted, consistent, natural and perfect for newcomers or seasoned veterans alike. Available here.
Rizla Precision Ultra-Thin King Size Slim Papers are another formidable pick. They’re the thinnest papers that Rizla make – 7x thinner than Rizla Green Papers, for reference. Precisions are very easy to roll with, and always burn slowly, consistently, and smoothly. Available here.
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