“I’ve been chasing a good Hawaiian Punch vape for over a year. Most brands attempt it and end up with generic ‘red candy’ — sweet, flat, forgettable. RAZ cracked it because they built this flavor in layers, not as a single blend. The first thing that hits your tongue is Maraschino Cherry — not fresh cherry, not sour cherry, specifically that syrupy, candied, bright red cherry you’d find at the bottom of a Shirley Temple. That’s the hook.
Then the mid-palate opens up into Guava and Papaya — tropical, musky, thick. This is where the ‘body’ of the drink lives. It’s what separates Hawaiian Punch from every other red-flavored vape on the market. And finally, a Pineapple top-note cuts through the sweetness on the exhale, keeping it from going cloying. I tested this across both the DC25000 and the VUE 50K — the VUE’s dual mesh coil pulls the guava layer forward in a way the DC25000 doesn’t quite match, making the tropical depth even more pronounced. This is the Heavyweight Champion of the Punch Edition, and honestly, of the entire beverage category.”
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Hawaiian Punch started as a DC25000 Punch Edition exclusive, but now it’s also available on the VUE 50K. Thick, syrupy flavors like this one respond dramatically to coil type and wattage — the hardware matters more here than with lighter fruit or mint flavors. Full breakdown from the RAZ Vape store:
| Device | Sweetness | Tropical Depth | Alex’s Take |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAZ VUE 50K Kit | 9/10 | 9/10 | Dual mesh coil pulls the guava and papaya forward — you actually taste the tropical layers separately instead of one blended sweetness. Normal Mode = smooth nectar; Boost Mode = thick syrup pour. My new #1 pick for this flavor. |
| VUE 50K Pod (Refill) | 9/10 | 9/10 | Same dual mesh coil, same layered tropical experience. $19.99 restock if you already own the VUE base. Best way to keep Hawaiian Punch in permanent rotation. |
| RAZ DC25000 | 9/10 | 8/10 | The original home of Hawaiian Punch. Boost Mode at 24W saturates the vapor with cherry and guava — thick, dense, syrupy. Slightly less layer separation than VUE but more raw intensity. |
💡 Alex’s Device Pick: The VUE 50K in Boost Mode is the definitive way to experience this flavor. The dual mesh coil gives guava and papaya their own space instead of blending everything into “red candy.” Already own the VUE base? The $19.99 replacement pod is the move — swap it in when you want that tropical dessert hit, swap back to your daily driver when you’re done.
Hawaiian Punch isn’t a single-note flavor pretending to be complex. It’s genuinely built in three stages, and each one lands at a different point in the draw:
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🫁 Act 1 — The Cherry Hook (Inhale):
Bright, syrupy Maraschino cherry hits first. Not the sour Montmorency cherry you get in craft cocktails — this is the neon-red, candy-sweet cherry from the bottom of a Shirley Temple. It’s instant nostalgia, and it sets the sweetness ceiling for everything that follows. -
🌊 Act 2 — The Tropical Body (Hold):
The guava and papaya emerge in the mid-palate. This is the “meat” of the flavor — musky, dense, almost creamy. It’s what makes Hawaiian Punch feel like an actual beverage rather than just another candy vape. The thickness here is why people describe this flavor as having a “mouthfeel” — you almost feel the syrup viscosity in the vapor. -
🍍 Act 3 — The Pineapple Exit (Exhale):
Pineapple cuts through on the exhale like a citrus knife through butter. It’s sharp enough to prevent sugar fatigue but subtle enough not to turn the whole thing into generic tropical fruit. The pineapple is the reason you can chain-vape this flavor without your palate collapsing — it resets just enough for the next draw.
Not what you’re looking for?
- 👉 Want lighter tropical? Try Tropical Storm — more citrus, less syrup, easier all-day carry.
- 👉 Want tropical + gummy candy? Try Tropical Gush — juicy gummy texture without the heavy “drink” body.
- 👉 Want cherry without the tropical? Try Cherry Lemon — sharp cherry + citrus, zero guava, much lighter.
- 👉 Want another beverage vape? Try Dragonfruit Lemonade — light, refreshing, lemonade-stand vibes.
- 👉 Want berry depth instead of tropical? Try Triple Berry Ice — strawberry, blueberry, blackberry with ice finish.
- 👉 Browse everything: Check the full RAZ Vape Flavors Ranked list.
The Punch Edition is RAZ’s beverage-inspired flavor line — five distinct fruit punches, each built around a different base fruit. They all share that “canned drink” quality: syrupy, sweet, designed to taste like something you’d pour into a glass. Hawaiian Punch is the heaviest and sweetest of the group. Here’s how the family stacks up:
| Flavor Name | Beverage Profile | Sweet | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Punch ★ | Red Fruit Nectar | 9/10 | Classic, Heavy, Syrupy. The nostalgic heavyweight. |
| Orange Pineapple Punch | Citrus Soda | 7/10 | Bright & Zesty. Like a Fanta with pineapple — lightest of the family. |
| Blueberry Punch | Sparkling Blue Juice | 8/10 | Deep & Hydrating. Like a blueberry Capri Sun — sweet but clean finish. |
| Triple Berry Punch | Berry Cocktail | 7/10 | Most Balanced. Three berries share the stage equally. |
| Sour Raspberry Punch | Pink Lemonade | 6/10 | Sharp & Electric. Most sour of the family — the “wake-up call” Punch. |
Key takeaway: Hawaiian Punch is the “dessert drink” of the Punch family — thickest, sweetest, most indulgent. If that sounds like too much sugar, start with Orange Pineapple Punch (lightest) or Sour Raspberry Punch (most sour). All five are available on the DC25000.
Heavy beverage flavors respond to wattage changes more dramatically than light fruit or mint vapes. The difference between 12W and 24W isn’t just “more vapor” — it fundamentally changes the flavor’s weight, viscosity, and which fruit notes dominate. With Hawaiian Punch, this is the difference between drinking Diet punch and drinking the full-sugar can.
| Attribute | Normal Mode (12W) | Boost Mode (24W) |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Intensity | Present but polite — more like cherry-flavored water | Full Maraschino — syrupy, saturated, candied |
| Guava / Papaya | Barely detectable — tropical depth hides behind the cherry | Fully unlocked — musky, creamy, gives the flavor its body |
| Pineapple Top Note | Clean and sharp — dominates the exhale, keeps things fresh | Softer — still present but cherry and guava overpower it |
| Overall Feel | “Diet Hawaiian Punch” — lighter, more casual, easier to chain-vape | “Full-sugar from the can” — thick, rich, genuinely satisfying |
| Best For | Afternoon sipping, work breaks, pairing with actual food | Post-dinner dessert replacement, evening sessions, weekend treat |
💡 Pro tip: On the VUE 50K, Boost Mode + dual mesh coil is the combination that gets closest to drinking actual Hawaiian Punch from a can. The DC25000 Boost is a close second but blends the layers more. If you only ever use Normal Mode on this flavor, you’re missing about 40% of what it can do.
“Red flavor” is the most crowded category in the vape industry — every brand has some variation of cherry-berry-tropical. I bought four of the most popular ones and ran them through the same testing protocol. The quality gap is wider than you’d expect:
| Brand / Device | Flavor Notes | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| RAZ Hawaiian Punch | Cherry → Guava/Papaya → Pineapple Three-layer beverage formula. Thick syrupy body. |
✔ Only brand with genuine tropical mid-palate (guava + papaya) ✔ Layers survive across 25K+ puffs — no flavor degradation ✔ Available on VUE 50K dual mesh for best layer separation ✘ Too heavy for some users in Boost Mode — genuinely syrupy |
| Geek Bar Pulse (Cherry Bomb) | Pure Cherry. Single fruit note, no tropical depth at all. |
✔ Clean if you only want cherry — no competing flavors ✘ One-dimensional — boring after 500 puffs ✘ No guava, no papaya, no pineapple — just candy cherry in a loop |
| Elf Bar BC5000 (Tropical Prism) | Light Tropical Mix. Pineapple-forward, light vapor, minimal body. |
✔ Inoffensive and easy to chain-vape all day ✘ Feels like flavored sparkling water — zero body or mouthfeel ✘ The “tropical” notes are so subtle they barely register after 200 puffs |
| Funky Lands Vi15000 (Fruit Punch) | Generic Red Candy. Vague berry mix with artificial sweetener aftertaste. |
✔ Cheap and widely available at gas stations ✘ Tastes like melted popsicle runoff — no specific fruit is identifiable ✘ Artificial sweetener buildup on coil gets progressively worse |
Verdict: RAZ is the only brand that delivers an actual beverage experience rather than “red candy.” Geek Bar’s Cherry Bomb is clean but shallow. Elf Bar’s Tropical Prism is too light to satisfy anyone looking for punch. Funky Lands doesn’t even try — it’s generic red flavoring in a tube. If Hawaiian Punch the drink is what you’re chasing, RAZ is the only one that gets the recipe right.
Hawaiian Punch is decadent. At 9/10 sweetness, it’s not something most people chain-vape for 8 hours straight. But as a post-dinner treat — specifically in Boost Mode on the VUE 50K — it delivers a genuine dessert-drink satisfaction that replaces the craving for actual sugar. Three or four deep draws after a meal, and the cherry-guava combination hits the same reward center that a slice of cake would. Multiple customers have told us this flavor specifically replaced their after-dinner snacking habit.
If you grew up drinking Hawaiian Punch from the can — the actual brand, the red stuff, the one with the mascot on it — this flavor is going to hit different. It’s not “inspired by” fruit punch. It tastes like the real thing, down to the specific Maraschino cherry note that no other vape brand bothers to replicate. People who try this flavor for the first time almost always say the same thing: “That’s literally the drink.” Best enjoyed casually on the weekend, no rush, Normal Mode, sitting outside with nothing to do.
Hawaiian Punch is the opposite of a daily driver — it’s the special occasion flavor you swap into when you need something dramatically different from your usual rotation. If your everyday carry is Miami Mint or Polar Ice (cool, clean, neutral), switching to Hawaiian Punch in Boost Mode feels like going from sparkling water to a tropical cocktail. Keep a VUE pod loaded with Hawaiian Punch as your “weekend treat” — swap it in Friday evening, swap back to your regular Monday morning.
There’s something about outdoor cooking, warm weather, and fruit punch that just works together. Hawaiian Punch in Normal Mode (lighter, more pineapple-forward) pairs surprisingly well with grilled food — the tropical notes complement charred meat the same way a glass of fruit punch would at an actual backyard cookout. If you’re hosting, pass around the DC25000 — your guests will recognize the flavor immediately.
RAZ has multiple red and tropical flavor options across the lineup. If Hawaiian Punch is too heavy for everyday use, here’s where to explore next:
| Flavor | Primary Notes | Sweet | Weight | Best For |
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| Hawaiian Punch ★ | Cherry + Guava + Pineapple | 9/10 | Heavy | Dessert drink, special occasion |
| Cherry Lemon | Cherry + Citrus Lemon | 6/10 | Light | All-day use, refreshing cherry |
| Tropical Storm | Mixed Tropical Citrus | 7/10 | Medium | Lighter tropical, summer daily driver |
| Mango Colada | Mango + Coconut Cream | 8/10 | Heavy | Creamy tropical dessert |
| Strawberry Watermelon | Strawberry + Watermelon | 7/10 | Medium | Classic fruit combo, easy enjoyment |
| Peach Passionfruit | Peach + Tangy Passionfruit | 7/10 | Medium | Tangy tropical, afternoon treat |
Reviewed by Alex L.
Beverage & Tropical Specialist
“I judge every flavor by one question: does it taste like the actual thing it’s named after? Hawaiian Punch passes that test better than any other beverage vape I’ve tried. 20+ red and tropical vapes tested in the last year, and this is still the one I reach for on Saturday nights.”
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