diff --git a/src/items/rubber_band.cpp b/src/items/rubber_band.cpp
index d135c5573..c70ace76e 100644
--- a/src/items/rubber_band.cpp
+++ b/src/items/rubber_band.cpp
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ RubberBand::RubberBand(Plunger *plunger, AbstractKart *kart)
 {
     m_attached_state = RB_TO_PLUNGER;
 #ifndef SERVER_ONLY
-    if (ProfileWorld::isNoGraphics())
+    if (ProfileWorld::isNoGraphics() || !CVS->isGLSL())
     {
         return;
     }