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A hi ball glass is the tall, straight-sided glass a bar pours into all night: a spirit with a mixer, a spritz, a long cocktail, a soft drink, a juice or table water. One shape covers that much of the drinks list, which is why pubs, cafés, nightclubs, hotels and cocktail bars all keep hi ball glasses behind the bar, and buy them for durability and fast wash cycles.

High ball glasses come in toughened glass and in polycarbonate for outdoor areas, poolside service and anywhere glass is restricted, in the sizes Australian bars commonly use from 300ml to 420ml. Stackable models stand up to being racked, washed and stacked again all through a service. Buy highball drinking glasses by the carton, in one pattern, so you can start with the areas that need covering now and add more as your business grows.

The rest of the bar goes with them: Ice Crushers and Commercial Blenders for the drinks themselves, Underbench Fridges to chill glasses before service, and Bar Cleaning Supplies to keep them clear.

Buying in one pattern across the bar? The price guide prices the toughened glass and the polycarbonate together. Related ranges: commercial drinkware, bar mats and beer glasses.

These are the top FAQs for Hi Ball Glasses

What drinks go in a hi ball glass?

Hi balls are ideal for mixed spirits, spritzes, soft drinks, and long cocktails. They pair well with Ice Crushers for consistent ice supply.

Why use a tumbler instead of stemware?

Tumblers offer durability, easy handling, and suitability for water, juice, and casual cocktails.

Are stackable hi ball glasses durable for commercial use?

Yes—many models feature reinforced rims and bases to minimise breakage in high-volume venues.

How do I stop tumblers going cloudy?

Proper glasswasher cycles and Bar Cleaning Supplies help maintain clarity.

What size hi balls are most popular in Australian bars?

Common sizes range from 300ml to 420ml depending on drink program requirements.

Can tumblers be used for desserts or appetisers?

Yes—many venues use smaller tumblers for parfaits, layered starters, or tasting dishes.

Should hi balls be pre-chilled before serving cocktails?

Chilling improves flavour and temperature control; storing them in Underbench Fridges supports fast service.

Are polycarbonate tumblers suitable for commercial venues?

They are ideal for outdoor areas, poolside service, and high-risk environments where glass is restricted.

Are hi ball glasses and high ball glasses the same thing?

Yes. It’s the same tall, straight-sided glass, and the spelling changes between suppliers, so hi ball, high ball and highball all describe it. Some venues call them highball drinking glasses, others just call them tall tumblers. The shape suits spirits with a mixer, spritzes, soft drinks, juice and water, and it racks easily behind a busy bar.

A collins glass is taller and narrower than a high ball and holds a little more, while a rocks glass is short and heavy for spirits served neat or over ice. REO offers them in toughened glass and in polycarbonate, and you can buy high ball glasses by the carton with delivery Australia wide.

What else are hi ball glasses called?

You will see high ball drinking glasses and highball glasses used for the same kind of equipment. The name changes with the supplier and the region, not the job it does. Compare models on capacity, construction and the specification on each product page, and check the full hi ball glasses range to see every option side by side.