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Hammer Nutrition Energy Gel - Single Serving

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Hammer Nutrition Energy Gel - Single Serving

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Get clean, consistent and long-burning energy with this complex carbohydrate gel that won't cause insulin spikes and tastes great.

Proprietary Energy Smart® blend of long-chain complex carbohydrates delivers smooth, sustained energy release.
Can be used straight, diluted or as a flavoring for complete versatility
Consume before, during and after workouts for more endurance and quicker recovery from exertion
Specifications based on a range of flavors; nutrition facts displayed here and on wrapper may differ; information on wrapper reflects actual contents
*Discount will be applied when you check out. Offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

Ingredients: long-chain maltodextrin, filtered water, apple juice concentrate, Energy Smart® (fruit juice, natural grain dextrins), malic acid, vanilla, cinnamon, potassium sorbate (as a preservative), sodium chloride, amino acids (l-leucine, l-alanine, l-valine, l-isolucine), potassium chloride.

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Hammer Nutrition Energy Gel - Single Serving Customer Reviews

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Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving

4.7

(based on 11 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Goes down easy (10)
Good value (8)
Good taste (6)
Provides A boost (6)
Nutritional (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Quick boost (9)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Competitive athlete (6), Runner (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 11 customers

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Feb

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Give them a try

By Paddy the Ultra Kid

from Nashville, TN

About Me Competitive Athlete, Cyclist, Ultra Runner

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

Longer Training Runs
Races

Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

Months ago I went out and bought two of almost every brand of gel I could find in the store. With long training runs and a lot of races I get to use gels fairly often. I recommend that you personally try a few different brands and flavors to find what works best for you. My taste buds and stomach say one thing, but yours say something completely different.

Hammer Gels where the first gel for me to try. I like them a lot, not too sweet, not too tart. They are thicker than GU’s but thinner than Clif Shots. They seem to sit a little heavier on my stomach and need a little more water than others. I really like hammer gels, it doesn’t feel really gritty or sugary on your teeth when you use for a while. I just wish that the creative packaging (the hammer shape) didn’t get caught on everything.

Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome taste and great energy boost

By team ramrod

from California

About Me Competitive Athlete

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

Quick Boost

Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

These gels are great in taste and provide a great energy boost. Took 6 of these packs on a century bike ride and kept me going nicely. If you're unsure of which flavors to try, I would recommend getting the sampler, which provides a flavor of each along with the powdered drinks.

Dec

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best gel there is!

By RP24Hours

from Irvine CA

About Me Competitive Athlete, Endurance Athlete

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Mixes with Hammer drinks
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

None so far

Best Uses

Men
Quick Boost
Women

Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

The best thing about Hammer Gel is that is easily mixes with other Hammer calorie replacement or electrolyte drink mixes. I mix chocolate gel with unflavored Perpetuem and Sustained Energy to give it a chocolate milk flavor. Orange, Vanilla, and raspberry also work well. While not scientific, if it mixes this easily with drinks, it must break down quickly on its own.

Dec

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Hammer Gel will not let you down!

By motionH20

from Mill Valley, CA

About Me Competitive Athlete

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

None that I know

Best Uses

As A Snack
Men
Quick Boost
Women

Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

I trust Hammer Gel at any point in a race to give me a lift without a crash, for agreeing with my belly, and for getting me to the finish line.

Dec

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for on the slopes!

By Pray for Snow!

from the Rocky Mountains

About Me Weekend Warrior

See all my reviews

Pros

Convenient
Espresso is delicious
Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Nutritional
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

Quick Boost

Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

It's so easy to toss a few packets of gel in your pockets on the way to the hill. Eat one on the lift when you're feeling a little hungry and you won't have to stop at the lodge for overpriced junk food!

May

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Works so well you can get over the taste

By leighette

from Denver, CO

About Me Triathlete

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Works Quickly

Cons

Bad Taste

Best Uses

During Ride
Quick Boost

Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

I used these at the halfway point on the bike in a few olympic distance tris last year and they really give me a great sustained boost that lasted all the way through the run. For whatever reason, the Hammer Gels had a staying power that some other gels/chews that I've tried did not. Personally, I hate the taste of these things (hence the 4 stars), but performance wise they're the best I've used.

Dec

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

If I could live on this stuff, I would..

By ian the endurance geek

from Austin, TX

About Me Competitive Athlete, Runner

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Taste
Good Value
Provides A Boost

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday Use
Quick Boost

Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

I bounced around a few other gels before I landed on Hammer. This stuff is fantastic. It's not too sugary, so it's easy on the stomach. I'm a huge fan of the espresso flavor. It's gotten me through a couple of Ironman races as well as a few marathons. Recently, it helped me to a 2:42 marathon with no issues.

May

2010

5.0

The only one I have used so far

By illchiro

from Baltimore

About Me Avid Cyclist, Runner

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy to open
Goes Down Easy
Good Value
Tasty
Works Quickly

Cons

Best Uses

Before running
During running

Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

This is the only gel that I have used so far so I have nothing to compare it to, but I do like the effect. I took this gel about 15 minutes before I ran 7 miles. It did not bother my stomach at all, in fact it made my stomach wall feel like it was lightly coated, kind of like taking pepto bismol. The taste was not bad, I had the apple cinnamon but taste bud is truely a personla preference so I can't speak for you. I have not used these mid-race yet, and I am a bit concerned because you need a good swig of water to wash it down. I guess just use it near a water stop during a race to solve that issue.

Apr

2009

4.0

These are the best ones so far

By Ventura

from Seattle, WA

About Me Runner

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Value
Works Quickly

Cons

Best Uses

During a run
Quick Boost

Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

This helped me get through the last 2 miles of my long run, just when I wanted to quit. I don't like sugary sweet gels but this one tasted pretty good and it was just like doing a shot of espresso - except in gel form. I didn't think I'd find a gel that I liked, but I went back to REI and bought a bunch more, all in Espresso flavor.

Nov

2008

5.0

Great Stuff

By CalfeeChick

from Northern California foothills

About Me Avid Cyclist

See all my reviews

Pros

Goes Down Easy
Good Value
Tasty
Works Quickly

Cons

Best Uses

Before Riding
During Ride
Quick Boost

Comments about Hammer Gel Pouch - Single Serving:

I've tried many brands and this stuff is great. A little thicker than some others, but sits well on the tummy and gives an almost immediate boost. Espresso gets me started and raspberry gets me through the long rides..