Introduction
Hey AM - I want to start off by saying that Performax sent me 4 samples of this preworkout for my unbiased review. And that is exactly what you are going to get. A little about me... Im 24 and follow and bodybuilding/bro split. I AM one to spend large amounts of my paycheck on supplements that I believe in and are backed by data.
Ingredient Profile
(9/10)
I am in absolute love with this blend. Many people will challenge Beta Alanine as it has been shown to not be as beneficial to a bodybuilding program as once though, however, BA tingles really do get me in the zone for working out and aid me in knowing that my preworkout is kicking in.
The 6 G's of Cit and 1 G of agmatine proved to give me a nice pump. I’d LOVE to see the inclusion of VASO-6 in this product and really think that would complete this pump formula.
In terms of energy... this one will creep up on yak. It does not necessarily smack you in the face like some other preworkouts (I actually like when preworkouts smack you in the face) But there is no doubt that the energy is there... I am excited for Stim Max as I feel that I could have tolerated a bit more stimulants. This Pre is PERFECT for this is a Med-High stim intake tolerance.
Taste/Mixability
(7/10)
All of my samples were Strawberry Kiwi so that is what this rating pertains to. IMO this is where this preworkout takes the hit (THIS IS THE GOOD CATEGORY TO TAKE A HIT). The market is saturated with effective PreWo's with 10/10 tastes. This pre did have a bit of a chemical taste to it which does not bother me and mixed very well.
Effectiveness
(8.5/10)
This pre will give you both energy and pumps what more could one want?
If you are picky
In my case I would love to see
Vaso 6 to really complete this pump profile
And
Another stim of some sort... i know DMHA is out the window but a low dose of some sort of "exotic stim" IMO would be a great asest to this pre
Value
(8/10)
It seems to me that the cheapest this product can be purchased for is around 35+ shipping. I have never seen this pre on a BOGO of any sort and can think of a few pre's that compete with this one that have been sold on/are regularly put on BOGO sale.
Side Effects
10/10
NO STIM DICK. Thank god. The comedown is very easy... there is no real crash and no side effects to note.
Conclusion
Solid preworkout. Depending on how Stim Max turns out this may be the next PwO I purchase or Stim Max. I love the transparent label and clinical doses of everything included in this pre.
BONUS:
They sent me their Intra and it WAS DELICIOUS I will be purchasing it very shortly. Also, Performax lab reps are my favorite reps on this board. They seem very knowledgeable and they are not afraid to recommend another company’s product if they do not have a product that will give the desired goals a user is looking for.
FINAL SCORE based on average of above scores - 8.5