Wham strain guide
Wham is a hybrid of Super Runtz and ADL from The Holding Company. People know it for a gassy, lemony, fruity smell and for listings that report some of the highest THC numbers around. It's a recent strain, so there's less written about it than about older names.
Where does Wham come from?
Wham was bred by The Holding Company, and one strain database describes it as the lead strain of the company's collaboration with rapper Lil Baby. That database, another database and Grow Diaries all give the same cross: Super Runtz with ADL.
ADL itself is not well documented, so the second half of Wham's family tree is hazy. Wham has since been used as a parent for other strains, such as Wham Boom from Anesia Seeds.
What does Wham smell and taste like?
Wham smells like a mix of gas and fruit. Listings mention diesel and skunk up front, with lemon candy, cherry, berry and a hint of mint behind it. One strain database also notes a tropical side.
Myrcene is the main terpene reported for Wham, and we couldn't find a reliable breakdown beyond that. The flavour is usually described as lemon and diesel, with sweet fruit coming through on the exhale.
Wham effects: what people report
People most often describe Wham as euphoric, happy and relaxed. Some reviewers say it feels creative or focused at first, and hunger comes up too.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints.
How strong is Wham?
Wham's listings are striking: one strain database reports about 37.5% THC and Grow Diaries about 37%, with almost no CBD. Those look like headline lab results rather than a typical range, and other batches may well test lower.
Either way, this is a very strong strain. Start with a small amount and give it plenty of time before having more. To understand how high numbers like this are calculated, see our guide to THCA vs THC.
Buying Wham in Canada
Make sure the package says Wham and not a related cross like Wham Boom, which is a different strain from the same family. If the label lists Super Runtz and ADL as parents, you have the original.
Read the THC number on your batch rather than going by the strain's reputation, and check the packaging date for freshness.
Wham vs Super Runtz
Super Runtz is one of Wham's parents, and you can smell it in the sweet fruit and citrus. The difference is the gas: Wham adds a strong diesel and lemon edge that Super Runtz doesn't usually have. Both are described as happy and relaxed, though Wham leans more euphoric and its listed THC runs higher. If you like sweet candy strains, start with Super Runtz. If you want that sweetness with a punch of fuel, try Wham.
Strains like Wham
If you like Wham, these are worth a look:
- Super Runtz: one parent, sweet and fruity with a happy reputation.
- Runtz: the family's best-known strain, all candy and fruit.
- White Runtz: a softer, sweeter member of the Runtz family.
- Sour Diesel: no family link, but a classic for the gassy, lemony side of Wham's smell.
