Pinweel Review: Budtender Tested D8, HHC, THCO & THCP
I personally managed a dispensary for over five years, and know what separates cannabis brands you can trust from those you want to stay away from.
Pinweel is new to the hemp scene, and with their commitment to quality, incredible menu, potent products and world-class customer service, they’re definitely doing things right.
Keep reading for our honest take on one of the newest, hottest brands in this Pinweel review.
Is Pinweel Legit?
Yes, Pinweel is legit.
The brand offers expertly crafted hemp products that are full-panel tested for purity and potency. This means anything Pinwell creates is safe to consume.
They’re also totally transparent. Certificates of Analysis (COAs) are available and easily accessible for all Pinwheel products.
All their products are also backed by a 30-day exchange policy.
Pinweel Review: Brand Overview
Run by a self-described “blended team of misfits,” Pinwheel is a Southern California hemp company with a vibe that embodies the laid back SoCal lifestyle. They use the highest quality ingredients to create their line of ethically sourced products that include hemp cartridges, disposables and gummies.
We personally love everything they’ve done. From their overall vibe to their packaging, product selection and commitment to quality, Pinwheel has quickly become one of our new favs.
- Potent Products
- Excellent Value
- Third Party Tested
PROS (+)
- Super potent gummies and vapes
- All products are full-panel third party tested
- Products are categorized by experience (mild / light / heavy)
CONS (-)
- Must spend $100+ for free shipping
- Limited product selection
1. Pinweel Product Range
Cartridges
Fruity Pebbles
Mimosa
- Cannabinoids: Delta 8 + THC-V
- Potency: 90.622% total cannabinoids
- Experience: Light
Pineapple OG
- Cannabinoids: Delta 8 + HHC + HHC-P
- Potency: 90.389% total cannabinoids
- Experience: Mild
Disposables
Lemon Meringue
- Cannabinoids: Delta 8 + HHC
- Potency: 84.891% total cannabinoids
- Experience: Mild
Peanut Butter & Jesus
- Cannabinoids: 82.676% total cannabinoids
- Potency: Delta 8 + Delta 11 + THC-P
- Experience: Heavy
Grand Daddy Purp
- Cannabinoids: Delta 11 + HHC
- Potency: 83.106% total cannabinoids
- Experience: Light
Strawberry Shortcake
- Cannabinoids: Delta 8 + THC-P
- Potency: 82.150% total cannabinoids
- Experience: Light
Gummies
Blue Raspberry
- Cannabinoids: Delta 8 THC
- Potency: 25 mg per gummy
- Experience: Mild
Pomegranate Lemonade
- Cannabinoids: Delta 8 THC
- Potency: 25 mg per gummy
- Experience: Mild
2. Fully Third-Party Lab Tested
Pinweel boasts some of the most throughly tested products in the business. Every single item is third-party tested by an independent laboratory.
The brand doesn’t just stop at potency testing. They check for purity too, which is a rarity in the cannabis industry.
By conducting full-panel testing, you can be certain that what you’re consuming is safe and free from icky ingredients like pesticides, residual solvents and heavy metals.
Pinweel’s COAs are also extremely easy to access. Simply scan the QR code on the label or go to the individual product page. Their complete transparency shows how much they believe in their products.
Pinwheel doesn’t print cannabinoid content on their labels, so there’s no listed amount to cross reference in the lab reports. That said, COA shows product potency and purity testing for pesticides, mycotoxins, microbial contaminants, heavy metals and residual solvents.
3. Potent Effects
Pinwhee’s products are plenty potent. Seriously, these vapes are the real deal.
Pinweel’s “heavy” carts and disposables are just as they’re described. Heavy and heady. After just a couple hits, I experienced a high that was even stronger than I expected it was going to be.
Their “mild” products offered much more mellow effects that would be ideal for consuming during the day or when you want a head change but don’t want to get super stoned.
Pinweel’s gummies got me straight baked. At 25 mg per gummy, I was blissfully buzzed for almost four hours.
4. Excellent Customer Service
Pinweel provides top notch customer service. You can contact them by email, by phone or on their website.
They also have an awesome 30-day return policy.
If you’re unsatisfied with any purchase just mail back the product and receipt and include your contact info. Pinweel will exchange your used item for another new product of the same or larger value!
Pinweel Gummies Review
Even though Pinwheel’s line of gummies is limited, the gummies themselves are fantastic. So fantastic, in fact, that they’re frequently sold out.
Available in two delicious flavors (Pomegranate Lemonade and Blue Razz), each package of gummies is available in 2-count or 20-count options. We love this because the 2-count lets you try them before committing to a huge package.
Pinweel’s gummies contain 100% hemp-derived cannabinoids and a proprietary blend of live resin. These delish vegan gummies are crafted with organic ingredients using the latest technology.
Flavor
Unfortunately, Pinweel’s gummies only come in two flavors: Pomegranate Lemonade and Blue Raspberry. But what they lack in selection, they make up for in taste.
Pinwheel’s Pomegranate Lemonade gummy is a perfectly balanced blend of sweet and sour. The gummies are made with organic flavor extracts, which makes them taste like you’re sipping on pomegranate-flavored lemonade.
Then there’s the Blue Raspberry, which tasted like decadent candy. While the flavor didn’t taste natural, it tasted amazing.
Effect
Overall, the effects are mellow yet enjoyable. After eating one gummy I was soaring in the cannabis clouds but the high was mild enough to remain alert. Within an hour my anxiety melted away and feelings of happiness took over.
Packaging
Packaged in colorful mylar bags, the gummies are perfect to take anywhere on-the-go. The package is resealable too, keeping your goodies fresh to the very last bite. The groovy rainbow colors invoke a beautiful California sunset.
Who Pinwheel Gummies are Good For
Pinwell’s gummies are good for users seeking a chill high that isn’t too sedating. If you want to have a daytime buzz that you can remain awake through, these edibles are ideal.
Price Point
You can pick up a 2 count pack for $4.99 or a 20 count pack for $27.99. And of course you’ll save a lot of cash by opting for the bigger package. Per mg of Delta 8, the gummies cost $0.40 and $0.05 respectively. Yup, the 20 pack is a killer deal!
Pinweel Vape Cartridges Review
Pinwheel Vape Cartridges are all 2 grams and crafted with unique live resin blends. These vapes are super clean and only contain two ingredients: hemp-derived cannabinoids and terpenes. That’s it.
They offer three different strains to choose from:
- Fruity Pebbles (Heavy: HHC / Delta 11 / THC-P)
- Pineapple OG (Mild: Delta 8, HHC, HHC-P)
- Mimosa (Light: Delta 8 / THC-V)
Flavor
The flavor of each Pinwheel vape cart is designed to be true to the strain it’s named for.
That said, you’ll find the flavor of the Fruity Pebbles strain is sugary sweet, with notes of berry and pineapples. Pineapple OG contains more of a spicy pineapple flavor, with subtle notes of diesel and pine. Mimosa flavors are those of tropical citrus and sweet fruit, with a hint of earthy skunk on the exhale.
Effect
Depending on the strain, you have a choice between a mild, light and heavy high. This designation makes it easy to find the buzz that perfectly suits you.
Packaging
All carts are packaged in thick cardboard boxes adorned with trippy colors and artwork. Nestled in a plush insert, the vapes arrive in pristine condition. The container ensures that the delicate glass product isn’t bouncing around during shipping.
Who Pinwheel Vape Carts Are Good For
Pinweel’s vape cartridges are ideal for users seeking well-balanced effects geared toward a specific time of day. Whether you’re looking for a vape to get you through the morning or ease you through the night there’s something for everyone.
Price Point
The vape carts are some of the cheapest I’ve seen (and I’ve seen it all after working at a dispensary). The 2 gram vapes are priced at $28, which is pretty much unheard of.
It comes up to about $0.014 per mg of THC.
Pinweel Disposable Vape Pen Review
Pinwheel Disposable Vape Pens are 3 grams and each contains a special blend of hemp-derived cannabinoids and terpenes. There are four different options to choose from:
- Peanut Butter & Jesus (Heavy: Delta 8 / Delta 11 / THC-P)
- Grand Daddy Purp (Light: Delta 11 / HHC)
- Strawberry Shortcake (Light: Delta 8 / THC-P)
- Lemon Meringue (Mild: Delta 8 / HHC)
I was lucky enough to try all four strains. And let me tell you, these vape pens are fire. From effects to flavors, they seriously deliver with their one-of-a-kind experience. And whether taking a huge hit or a light draw, the pen consistently delivers an ultra smooth hit.
Flavor
When it comes to flavor, my favorite was the Lemon Meringue pen. Notes of sugary Meyer lemons and fresh baked pastries coated each hit. The masterly crafted terpene profile tasted like the actual dessert.
Effects
Not only were the flavors incredible, the effects were pretty spectacular. The Peanut Butter and Jesus pen delivered the most potent high. Two puffs in and I felt a euphoric and uplifting high. The buzz produced intense happiness for about an hour before I mellowed out into the perfect state of supreme chill.
Packaging
Each vape pen is securely packaged in a vivid cardboard box with a foamy insert. The pen itself is impressive. The hardware is high-quality and you can tell they spent a lot of time on research and design with this one.
Who Pinwheel Disposable Vape Pens are Good For
Pinweel’s vape pens are great for users who want a varied vaping experience. Those after mega stoniness would enjoy the Peanut Butter and Jesus strain. Those after a mellow high would like the Lemon Meringue vape.
Price Point
The pens are a bit pricier than their carts but they also come with an extra gram. A 3 gram disposable is priced at $38.99. This equates to about $0.0129 per mg of THC.
So when you get down to the per mg cost, the vape pens are actually a better deal. This is surprising as pens are typically more expensive than carts since they’re all in one.
The Final Verdict: Pinweel Hemp Review
Pinweel is a breath of fresh air and California sunshine in the saturated hemp space. This unique, high-vibe hemp company offers a nice selection of spectacular, high-quality products.
While their collection isn’t huge, the impressive quality more than makes up for it. Their premium goods crafted with their proprietary live resin blend makes for great tasting products that consistently deliver.
- Potent Products
- Excellent Value
- Third Party Tested
Pinweel has the tolerance levels of all cannabis consumers covered. Those who like a more mellow high might enjoy their mild vape products or Delta 8 gummies. Pinwheel products marketed as “heavy” are perfect for consumers with a high tolerance or those looking to get super stoned.
All Pinweel products are crafted with high quality ingredients and full panel tested. If you’re interested in safe, effective hemp products with a fun, refreshing vibe, we highly recommend checking out any of Pinwheel’s products.
