Empire Glassworks New Peak + Proxy Joystick Caps

The Empire Glassworks joystick cap in this listing is designed to fit both the Puffco New Peak and the Puffco Proxy Version 2. The New Peak ships with a joystick-style tether that directly accepts this cap size. The Proxy Version 2 also uses a joystick-style cap with a similar tether design. This dual compatibility means a single cap works across both devices if a user owns both. Puffco Peak Pro devices with 3DXL chambers require a different, longer-stem joystick cap and are not compatible with this version.

A joystick carb cap is a directional airflow cap with a protruding handle that the user can rotate and tilt to direct airflow inside the heating chamber. When placed over the chamber opening, the cap restricts the airflow path and lowers the internal pressure. Moving the joystick changes the angle of the airflow stream, which guides concentrate movement across the heated surface and improves full vaporization. This is especially effective when used with terp pearls, which spin in response to the directed airflow and help distribute heat evenly throughout the material.

Yes. Each Empire Glassworks joystick cap is individually handblown at their studio in Atwood, California. Because each piece is crafted by hand, slight variations in shape, color saturation, and finish are expected and are considered part of the artisanal quality of the product. No two caps are exactly identical. Empire Glassworks is a recognized name in heady functional glass, and their caps are valued both for their performance as directional airflow tools and as collectible glass art pieces in the Puffco accessory community.

UV-reactive glass contains compounds that absorb ultraviolet light and re-emit it as visible glow, causing the glass to appear to light up under a blacklight or UV lamp. The Eclipse and UV Pink colorways from Empire Glassworks use UV-reactive borosilicate glass that glows in UV light while appearing as a standard colored cap under normal lighting conditions. The UV-reactive property is purely aesthetic and does not affect the cap’s functional performance or durability. Under normal indoor lighting, these caps display their base color without any glow effect.

Each Empire Glassworks joystick cap is a handmade art piece produced in small batches. Unlike mass-produced caps, the production volume is limited by the time and skill required for individual glassblowing. Specific colorways sell out and may not be restocked in identical form, as glassblowing involves natural variation in each batch. This limited availability makes each cap somewhat collectible. Stock at Haze Smoke Shop reflects current availability, and popular colorways such as UV Pink and Eclipse tend to sell faster than standard color options.

To install, press the base of the joystick cap firmly into the silicone tether on the Puffco New Peak or Proxy until it seats securely. After loading concentrate and activating the device, allow the chamber to reach temperature, then place the cap into the tether opening. Grip the joystick handle and rotate or tilt gently to direct airflow across the heating surface. Tilting toward pooled concentrate encourages vaporization of that area. After each session, remove the cap from the tether and clean the interior with an isopropyl-alcohol-soaked cotton swab to remove residue.