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 shooting a free throw in a basketball game.
Despite this, golfers tend to neglect wellness on the course. We eat and drink whatever we want, pop some Advil, and then complain when our physical and mental performance isn’t sharp.
Golf may not require sprinting or agility, but it does require clarity of movement. And it all starts with your brain.
Wouldn’t it make sense to treat your body with the same care you treat your clubs?
After all, we are the ones who rock the club.
There are different schools of thought when it comes to preparing your body for golf, but one such category is supplements—things you can take to potentially get ready for athletic performance.
One such claim being made is that Magic Mind mental performance footage can unlock the golfer’s brain, energizing him physically while providing calm mental focus.
I decided to put them to the test to see if there was any validity to that claim.
What is the Magical Mind?
The energy shot category is often filled with products like 5-Hour Energy, but it is highly doubtful that such energy shots are long-term solutions when it comes to golf.
Such a product has a high caffeine content – the equivalent of two cups of coffee – over a ton of sugar and artificial sweeteners.
It may provide a momentary boost, but overloading your body with so much caffeine and sugar isn’t sustainable over the course of a round of golf.
And while I have seen some small benefits from stimulant products such as athletic nicotineputting this in my body repeatedly is not 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 – has only 55mg of caffeine and 3g of sugar. The ingredients are nootropics, adaptogens, antioxidants and vitamins.
We’re talking about natural ingredients like Vitamin B12, Turmeric and Lion’s Mane Mushroom and not an overload of sugar, caffeine or nicotine.
As someone who has taken many of these ingredients separately, I was intrigued to have them all together in one picture.
I’m generally skeptical of quick fixes for anything, but the Magic Mind formula makes logical sense. It is designed so that you take the shot once a day continuously and see better effects as you accumulate the number of days. It still works for single use – you should notice effects within 30 minutes – but there’s more to unlock after a few weeks.
There are three different types of shots: Free, Original and MAXX. Free has no caffeine or sugar; MAXX has more of both. All have the same essential ingredients.
“For optimal results, drink a shot of Magic Mind 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 2pm to avoid potential sleep disruptions, while FREE can be taken at any time of the day, even in the evening. Consistency is key – the benefits combine with daily use.”
OK then! Let the Magic Begin…
Packing and starting
I always like to mention when a brand has unique packaging or great marketing. Magic Mind really delivered here.
The name, brand, website and packaging are very impressive. They send me a lot of products and this is one of the most interesting packages I have ever opened. The box opens on all four sides right into the 12 cartridge carton where you find the Magic Mind.
Each shot is very small – just 2 fluid ounces – so it’s not a huge box.
With some courage, I opened my first shot and got ready to start the Magic Mind journey.
My first impression of the smell was “sour green apple” – and this was borne out by the taste.
I will say that I was quite disappointed in the taste. It’s not disgusting or anything, but it’s not pleasant. Obviously no one is drinking this for that specific reason, but it was a disappointment.
After drinking my first shot at home, I decided to hit the golf course. I started my practice session about 30 minutes after the shot, so I planned to be in the best window to see the benefits.
Does Mind Magic Really Work?
A struggle I had during the 12-day trial period Magic Mind it’s how to quantify if it worked—both from a daily life standpoint and from a golf performance standpoint.
Honestly, a lot of this is subjective.
On my first day of hitting, I hit a big bucket of balls. Going through a big bucket is a rarity for me, so I took this as a positive sign that my energy levels were higher than normal.
In terms of mental focus, I had an above-average session, but I can’t say for sure that I felt significantly different than usual.
This ended up being a theme over the course of the 12 days, as the score suggested slightly higher performance in my life – but the information on how I felt rarely seemed different from normal.
What I’m trying to say is that I felt basically the same thing but there were little indicators that I was getting some value in the margins – maybe that’s all the proof I need!
In terms of everyday life, it showed in my writing. I was a bit 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 compared to my baseline. I had good practice sessions and my results were slightly better than normal. I shot 81 in the only 18-hole round I played this term, which is better than my average.
But through it all, I never felt like my focus was better. I have never been more “in the zone” or felt transformed in any way.
In contrast, there were no negative effects at all. There were no shocks or crashes. I felt very confident making the shots and didn’t experience any noticeable slumps.
I’d say there’s definitely something here in terms of increased productivity and clarity, but what that looks like may be different for each user.
Final decision
My honest opinion is that Magic Mind is probably MOST useful for some people who have difficulty concentrating.
Although I wouldn’t put myself in that category, I still saw some benefits. However, if you’re a golfer with a wandering mind, I’d be even more compelled to give this a shot (pun intended) to see if it puts you in the right frame of mind during rounds.
I don’t feel convinced to take Magic Mind in one every day base as I already drink coffee and would prefer not to add more caffeine. Also, given the starting price of $74 for 30 bottles on a subscription basis (which can be discontinued, cancelled, or canceled at any time), I would have to see significant improvements to justify daily use and that monthly cost.
However, I definitely want to continue using it before rounds of golf. It might not be every round, but I’d like to keep experimenting with it. You may find the product in smaller quantities (such as a four-pack) which may be better for one-time uses.
It makes perfect sense that many people WILL experience even greater benefits than I do. This feels like a very legitimate product backed by science.
I think Magic Mind is a case dependent product where the person/player using it will have to measure the benefits for themselves. If you struggle with focus and aren’t used to taking care of your body on the course, why not give it a try?
Let me know below in the comments if you would be interested. If you are, we are offering a discount code of MGS20 to get 20 percent off your first purchase.
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