It's been a while since I have used a powdered preworkout. I am glad I gave this a try! I was pleasantly surprised at the overall quality - mixes well without a ton of water, tastes great (not the most important thing, but definitely helps!), and the energy is smooth. It gives a solid boost for me to crush any training day, but I don't feel like I'm going to jump out of my skin. Anecdotally, it seems to boost my mood. I trust NCN ingredients, so I am happy they now make a pre!