One of the oddities of golf is that many of us play the game without much care for what goes into our bodies.
You wouldn’t drink a beer while lining up at wide receiver in a football game. You wouldn’t down a hot dog before taking a free throw in a basketball game.
Despite this, golfers tend to abandon wellness on the course. We eat and drink whatever we want, swallow a few Advil and then complain when our physical and mental performance isn’t sharp.
Golf may not require sprints or agility, but it does require clarity of movement. And all of that starts with your brain.
Wouldn’t it make sense to treat your body with the same care that you treat your clubs?
We are, after all, the ones actually swinging the club.
There are different schools of thought when it comes to getting your body ready for golf, but one such category is supplementation—things you can take that potentially kick yourself into gear for athletic performance.
One such claim being made is that the Magic Mind mental performance shots can unlock a golfer’s brain, energizing them physically while providing calm focus mentally.
I decided to test them out to see if that claim had any validity.
What is Magic Mind?
The energy shot category has often been filled with products like “5-Hour Energy” but it’s highly doubtful such energy shots are long-term solutions when it comes to golf.
A product like that has a high caffeine content—the equivalent of two cups of coffee—on top of a ton of sugar and artificial sweeteners.
It may provide a momentary boost, but overloading your body with that much caffeine and sugar is not sustainable over a round of golf.
And while I’ve seen some slight benefits from stimulating products like Athletic Nicotine, putting that into my body on a recurring basis isn’t a choice I want to make.
The premise of Magic Mind is that it can clear your mind and provide energy without the obvious drawbacks of other stimulants.
The “original version” of the shot—which is what I tried—only has 55mg of caffeine and 3g of sugar. The ingredients are nootropics, adaptogens, antioxidants and vitamins.
We’re talking about naturally occurring ingredients like vitamin B12, turmeric and Lion’s Mane mushroom rather than an overload of sugar, caffeine or nicotine.
As someone who has taken many of these ingredients separately, it intrigued me to have them all together in one shot.
I’m generally skeptical of quick-fix solutions to anything, but the Magic Mind formula makes logical sense. It is designed so you take the shot once per day continuously and see better effects as you stack up the number of days. It still works for one-off usage—you should notice effects within 30 minutes—but there is more to unlock after multiple weeks.
There are three different types of shots: Free, Original and MAXX. Free does not have caffeine or sugar; MAXX has more of both. All of them have the same core ingredients.
“For optimal results, drink one Magic Mind shot first thing in the morning, ideally 15-30 minutes before or after breakfast,” the website reads. “You can take it with or without food. Magic Mind Original and MAXX are best consumed before 2 p.m. to avoid potential sleep disruption, while FREE can be taken any time of day, even in the evening. Consistency is key—the benefits compound with daily use.”
OK then! Let the Magic begin…
Packaging and getting started
I always like to mention when a brand has unique packaging or great marketing. Magic Mind really delivered here.
The name, branding, website and packaging are highly impressive. I get sent a lot of products and this is one of the coolest packages I’ve ever opened. The box opens on all four sides straight into the 12-shot carton where you find the Magic Mind.
Each shot is very tiny—only 2 fluid ounces—so it’s not a huge box.
With a bit of bravery, I opened up my first shot and got ready to start the Magic Mind journey.
My first impression of the smell was “sour green apple”—and that was confirmed by the taste.
I will say I was fairly disappointed in the taste. It’s not repulsive or anything but it’s not enjoyable. Obviously nobody is drinking this for that specific reason, but it was a letdown.
After drinking my first shot at home, I decided to head out to the golf course to hit balls. I started my practice session about 30 minutes after taking the shot, so I planned to be right in the best window to see benefits.
Does Magic Mind actually work?
A struggle I had during my 12-day trial period with Magic Mind is how to quantify whether it worked—both from a daily life standpoint and a golf performance standpoint.
Honestly, so much of this is subjective.
On my first day of taking the shot, I hit a large bucket of balls. Getting through a large bucket is a rarity for me, so I took that as a positive sign that my energy levels were higher than normal.
As for the mental focus, I had an above-average range session but can’t say with certainty that I felt significantly different than I normally do.
This ended up being a theme throughout the 12 days as the output suggested slightly elevated performance in my life—but the input of how I felt rarely seemed different than normal.
What I’m trying to say is that I felt basically the same but there were small indicators I was picking up some value in the margins—perhaps that is all the evidence I need!
In terms of daily life, that manifested itself in my writing. I was slightly more efficient in how long it took me to write an article. I also found myself staying within tasks longer than normal.
In terms of golf, my results were positive relative to my baseline. I had good practice sessions and my scores were slightly better than normal. I shot 81 during the only 18-hole round I played in this period, which is better than my average.
But during all of that, I never sensed my focus was better. I was never more “in the zone” or feeling transformed in any way.
Conversely, there were no negative effects at all. There were no jitters or crashes. I felt very safe taking the shots and didn’t experience any obvious down periods.
I would say there is definitely something here in terms of increased productivity and clarity, but what that looks like might be different for each user.
The final verdict
My honest opinion is that Magic Mind is probably most beneficial for certain people who have difficulty focusing.
Even though I wouldn’t put myself into that category, I still saw some gains. However, if you are a golfer with a wandering mind, I would be even more compelled to give this a shot (pun intended) to see if it gets you in the right frame of mind during rounds.
I don’t feel convinced to take Magic Mind on a daily basis since I already drink coffee and would prefer not to add more caffeine. Also, given the starting price of $74 per 30 bottles on a subscription basis (which can be paused, skipped or cancelled anytime), I would need to see significant improvements to justify daily usage and that monthly cost.
However, I definitely want to continue using it prior to rounds of golf. It might not be every round, but I would like to continue experimenting with it. You can find the product in smaller amounts (such as a four-pack) which might be better for one-off uses.
It makes total sense that many people will experience even greater benefits than I did. This feels like a very legitimate product backed by science.
I think Magic Mind is a case-dependent product where the person/golfer using it will have to measure the benefits on their own. If you struggle with focus and aren’t used to taking care of your body on the course, why not try it?
Let me know below in the comments if you would be interested. If you are, we are providing a discount code of MGS20 to get 20 percent off your first purchase.
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