Field Reports

Focus you can feel.
Not a buzz. Not a crash.

Real stories from athletes, parents, and coaches using Acuity in practice and on game day.

★★★★★Reviews reflect the personal experiences of individual users. Results vary from person to person and are not a guarantee of any outcome.

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Beta Tester Field Reports

These reports come from athletes and coaches in our Team Hydration Project beta program who received pre-launch samples of Acuity Sport. Everyone's hydration needs are different — individual results vary, and these experiences don't guarantee your results.

AthleteBeta Tester
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I thought it was going to hit me like a pre-workout. It doesn't. About 40 minutes into practice I just realized I was locked in. Reading plays faster, not rattled when things went sideways. I wasn't wired. I was just... on. That's the difference with Acuity.

Jordan T.
Competitive Soccer Player
Parent / CoachBeta Tester
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My daughter has tried every sports drink out there. Most of them make her jittery or crash halfway through the game. With Acuity she's calm, focused, and consistent from warmup to the final whistle. No buzz, no crash. Just steady mental clarity when it counts.

Michelle R.
Soccer Mom and Club Coordinator
AthleteBeta Tester
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Honestly I didn't notice it kick in. I just looked up during practice and realized I'd been completely dialed in for an hour. No distractions, no mental chatter. Just focused. That's when I knew Acuity was doing something different than anything else I'd tried.

Marcus D.
High School Football Player
AthleteBeta Tester
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In track, a tenth of a second is the difference between first and fourth. I can't afford to be in my head at the start line. Since I started taking Acuity before meets, I notice I'm calmer in the blocks but sharper once the gun goes off. It's not energy. It's focus. Like everything slows down just enough for me to run my race instead of reacting to everyone else's.

Darius W.
Track & Field Sprinter
Fitness EnthusiastBeta Tester
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I'm a mom who works out, and my brain is usually all over the place during a session, replaying stressors, running through my to-do list. After taking Acuity I just... stayed in the workout. Present, focused, not distracted by everything else going on in my life.

What surprised me even more was what happened after. I came home, cleaned up, got things done, and felt genuinely productive for a couple of hours. No crash, no irritability. I normally get jittery and drained after anything with caffeine. This was completely different.

I can't wait for this to launch. My friends trust my recommendations, and a lot of them are serious about fitness. I'll be telling every single one of them.

Amanda R.
Mom and Fitness Enthusiast
AthleteBeta Tester
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I've ridden long enough to know what a hot day does to me. Anything over 90 degrees with a couple of hours on the trail, and I can count on a pounding headache for the rest of the afternoon. So I wasn't expecting much when I threw Acuity in my bottle on one of those scorchers. I came off the bike and waited for the usual headache to roll in, and it just didn't. Felt clear-headed and steady instead of wrung out. For a drink that's supposed to keep you hydrated and sharp, that was about the toughest test I could give it.

Joe S.
Avid Cyclist and Mountain Biker
CyclistBeta Tester
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I usually stick to a bottle of Liquid IV and a bottle of water on my rides, but I really tested Acuity on a full day out on the bike. It mixed into water just as easily as what I normally use, dissolved fast with no thick texture, though I'd love the flavor to be a bit stronger. I never hit a slump, never cramped, and felt great from start to finish.

The real difference showed up after the ride. It had been a few weeks since my last one, so I expected to be wiped out by the end. Instead, I just felt normally tired, not that deep fatigue I usually get. I've got a tougher ride with a lot more climbing coming up in a couple of weeks, and I'm saving the rest of my samples for that one.

Jen H.
Mom and Cyclist
Outdoor EnthusiastBeta Tester
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I put Acuity to the ultimate test during a rugged 10-mile endurance hike yesterday, pushing through a 3,000-foot elevation gain from 7,000 up to 10,000 feet over 4.5 hours. I took it about 60 minutes before hitting the trail, and I think you are really onto something here. I experienced complete mental clarity and sustained focus throughout the entire trek. Not only did I feel remarkably hydrated with noticeably less fatigue overall, but the biggest surprise came that night: zero leg cramps. After an extreme effort like that, cramping is usually a given for me. You have a fantastic product on your hands, and I will absolutely be buying it!

Steve A.
Avid Backpacker and Hiker
Outdoor EnthusiastBeta Tester
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We're both avid hikers here in Nevada, so we put Acuity through its paces on trails up to 8,500 feet, plus a few hot-weather hikes closer to home.

What stood out first was the taste. It's not overly strong, and honestly we expected something sweeter given the sugar content, but it wasn't. Refreshing without being cloying.

The real test was after our high-altitude hikes. Normally we'd need to sit and recover for an hour, but instead we felt alert enough to head straight out paddleboarding. That's a noticeable difference for both of us.

Our only tip for other users: don't forget to take it 30 minutes before you head out. Once you build that into your routine, it's an easy addition to any outdoor day.

Sussie T.
Avid Hiker and Outdoor Enthusiast
Athlete / CoachBeta Tester
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Acuity was incredibly easy to drink and dissolved completely, almost like drinking plain water. I also noticed a bit of increased clarity without feeling overstimulated. I usually like flavor in my electrolytes, but I appreciate having a clean, simple option without a lot of sugar or unnecessary ingredients. Acuity was easy to mix, easy to drink, and something I'd feel good about using regularly.

James K.
Former Division I Athlete and Current Coach of Prep Athletes

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Reviews reflect the personal experiences of individual users. Results vary from person to person and are not a guarantee of any outcome.

*Testers received a free pre-launch sample. These are personal experiences, not product claims.