When Sluggers Hit New York made its official debut, it didn’t just arrive—it changed the game. The cult-favorite California brand, known for its infused pre-rolls and bold packaging, is now delivering that same legacy of craftsmanship through its newest line of Sluggers vapes. Co-founders Josh Schmidt and Seth Sznapstajler sat down with Honeysuckle to talk about quality, innovation, and why Sluggers New York is already one of the most in-demand cannabis brands on the East Coast.
From California Legacy to New York Energy
“We’re launching with over a hundred stores right off the bat,” Schmidt told Honeysuckle. “People have been asking for Sluggers New York before Sluggers were even available.”
For years, Sluggers built a loyal following in California for its flower, infused joints, and limited collabs. Now, Sluggers New York brings that same energy to a new market—offering verified, lab-tested cannabis products that stand apart from the counterfeits and inconsistencies of the gray market.
“This is a way to make sure someone’s getting the real product,” Schmidt emphasized. “Clean, tested, and amazing.”
The Grand Slam Arrives in New York
At the center of the Sluggers New York launch is the Grand Slam All-In-One vaporizer—an innovation years in the making from co-founder and hardware pioneer Seth Sznapstajler. A veteran of cannabis hardware design, Sznapstajler has developed products for top-tier brands including 710 Labs, CBX, Cresco, Pax, G-Pen, and hundreds more. His vision with the Grand Slam was to redefine what a disposable vaporizer could be—focusing on flavor, consistency, and longevity.
“The goal was simple,” Sznapstajler said. “Create something that actually honors the oil. Most vapes burn hotter every second you inhale, and that destroys the flavor. The Grand Slam does the opposite—it gets cooler as you hit it, so you’re always getting the cleanest, purest expression of the strain.”
Already the #1 all-in-one vape in California, the Grand Slam is now hitting New York with the same promise: delivering true flavor and uncompromising performance.
Smarter Heating. Better Flavor.
The Grand Slam is the first vaporizer to feature an intuitive heat curve that starts low and decreases voltage every second of your draw. While most devices intensify heat the longer you hit them—burning the oil and distorting flavor—the Grand Slam takes the opposite approach. Its controlled heat curve ensures every puff stays smooth, flavorful, and true to the strain’s terpene profile.
“This was built to taste the way cannabis lovers intended,” Sznapstajler explained. “You get the notes of the terpenes, not the taste of a hot coil.”
Precision Ceramic Coil and Cold Start Anti-Clog System
At the core of the Grand Slam is a proprietary ceramic heating plate that distributes heat evenly across the surface. This ensures the oil vaporizes consistently without hotspots, producing the same smooth, terpene-rich vapor hit after hit. Combined with a Cold Start Function that stabilizes oil viscosity before each draw, the Grand Slam prevents clogs and maintains airflow even after long periods of non-use.
“We engineered it to solve every problem that frustrated us about disposables,” Sznapstajler said. “No clogs, no burnt taste, and no wasted oil. Just consistent, even heat from start to finish.”
Battery Built for New York Life
The Grand Slam’s battery is engineered for the pace of the city that never sleeps. With a long-lasting lithium-ion cell, smart power management, and auto-sleep functionality, the device delivers hundreds of hits per charge while conserving energy when idle. A rapid-charge system restores full power in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for anyone always on the move.
Every Grand Slam is sealed to preserve freshness and paired with a medical-grade stainless-steel airway to ensure a clean, untainted vapor path.
The Sluggers New York Secret Sauce
At the heart of Sluggers New York is an obsession with integrity. “When we created the brand, we saw other products that looked good but didn’t smoke good,” Schmidt explained. “We literally cut them open and didn’t like what we saw. So we built Sluggers for the people doing that—cutting it open, analyzing what’s inside.”
Every Sluggers product—from vapes to pre-rolls—is infused with solventless hash, THCA, and carefully preserved terpenes. “Our vapes never leak, the flavors hit, and the expansion is real,” Schmidt said. “You feel it.”
Culture Over Commerce
Even as Sluggers New York scales, its soul remains rooted in authenticity and community. “Our collabs aren’t transactions—they’re relationships,” Schmidt said. “We break bread with people, we travel with them, we believe in what they’re building. That’s how we choose partners.”
Future collaborations are already in the works—each one built on shared ethos and organic connection. “It’s not about who pays the most,” he added. “It’s about who really lives the culture.”
A Perfect Fit for the City That Never Sleeps
Sluggers New York is designed for New Yorkers—the grinders, creators, and night-owls who keep the city moving. “Not everyone has time to burn a whole gram,” Schmidt said. “That’s why our smaller pre-rolls and vapes are perfect for people on the move—they pack a punch without wasting time.”
As the New York cannabis scene evolves, Sluggers feels right at home. “The stigma’s gone,” Schmidt reflected. “You can smell the plant in the air here. It’s only right we’re part of that energy.”
The Final Word
The Sluggers Grand Slam isn’t just another vape—it’s the future of cannabis hardware. Born in California, built for New York, and perfected for flavor chasers everywhere, it represents everything Sluggers stands for: innovation, authenticity, and the relentless pursuit of better.
