On a hot summer afternoon, I took the train from Jersey City into Manhattan, feeling increasingly confident navigating the city’s pulse. Each visit builds on the last, and this one had a special promise: a cannabis tasting hosted by PAX and Budist at Tucci, a cozy Italian restaurant known for its authentic comfort food.
The gathering brought together about 30 people: cannabis journalists, industry leaders, cultural influencers, and passionate consumers. Budist co-founders Jocelyn Sheltraw and Claudio Miranda greeted us with warmth, introducing their intuitive cannabis discovery app. Their excitement mirrored the energy building around the East Coast cannabis scene.
At the heart of the event was the launch of the new PAX FLOW vaporizer, a sleek, portable device that merges advanced tech with connoisseur-level design. With its hybrid heating system and precision temperature control, the FLOW delivered a standout tasting experience. Jocelyn and Claudio guided us through flower samples from Angel Therapy, grown by Mokotoke in New York’s Hudson Valley, encouraging us to tune into the subtleties of flavor and aroma.
We explored the Cannabis Flavor Wheel, breaking down notes into categories like floral, fruity, earthy, and spicy. Like a wine tasting, it was about slowing down and savoring. The FLOW helped bring those terpene profiles forward in a way combustion rarely can.
Throughout the night, conversations flowed as easily as the vapor. There was a sense that something is shifting; that cannabis culture on the East Coast is growing up. PAX provided plenty of premium flower for deep exploration, and the FLOW made each session smooth, flavorful, and easy.
On the train ride home, I had a moment of clarity. This wasn’t just another product launch. It felt like a glimpse of where things are headed. The PAX FLOW earned its place in my rotation, not just for how it performs, but for how it elevates the ritual of cannabis itself.
The Device: What Makes the FLOW Special
While the night was about the experience, the device itself deserves a breakdown.
PAX, a brand known for pushing the envelope in cannabis vaporization, introduced the PAX FLOW as its new flagship dry herb vaporizer. Designed for flower lovers who value flavor, potency, and ease of use, the FLOW brings together nearly two decades of design evolution.
Hybrid Heating for Clean, Flavorful Vapor
At the core of the FLOW is a new hybrid system that blends conduction and convection. The result is even heating, no combustion, and maximum terpene preservation. Users can dial in one of four heat modes with real-time temperature control to fine-tune the session.
“FLOW represents what’s possible when years of market-leading engineering meet a deep understanding of the cannabis plant,” said Justin Tacy, VP of Marketing at PAX.
Thoughtful Design Details
- Airflow: Up to 4x more than previous models, for smoother draws
- Oven: Side-mounted, fits 0.25g to 0.5g, easy to load like a pipe
- Cleaning: Simplified with an open airpath and removable mouthpiece
- Charging: USB-C, 50% charge in 20 minutes, full charge in 40
- Dock: Optional charging stand doubles as a sleek desktop display
Compact and discreet, the FLOW delivers the power and feel of traditional methods without the combustion. It’s designed to elevate the daily ritual while staying true to the plant.
A Quick Look Back: PAX Labs
Founded in 2007, PAX helped pioneer the modern vaporizer market. From the original PAX to the popular PAX 2 and 3, the brand has been a leader in hardware built for cannabis lovers. The FLOW continues that legacy, with a focus on flower-first appreciation and performance.
Availability
PAX FLOW launched globally on August 5, 2025, with a retail price of $350. It’s available in Onyx and Greenstone online and select retail stores.
