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Ryse Loaded Pre comes in flavours that read like a trip down the lolly aisle: Kool-Aid, Ring Pop, SunnyD and Sour Punch. They all sound fun on the tub. But which one do you actually want in your shaker four mornings a week for the next couple of months? Here is our honest ranking.
The short answer
- Safest first buy: Ring Pop Cherry or Kool-Aid Cherry Lemonade. Sweet, fruity and easy to like.
- Best if you like sour: Sour Punch Green Apple. Sharp and properly sour.
- Most polarising: SunnyD Tangy Original. A citrus drink flavour, not a candy one, so you either love it or it is not for you.
- Not sure? Pick one of the two cherry flavours first, then branch out on your second tub.
Taste is personal, so treat this as a guide rather than gospel. The ranking reflects general popularity of each flavour style and what people tend to re-order.
Why Ryse Loaded Pre is worth caring about
Before flavour, the formula. Loaded Pre is fully disclosed, so every active ingredient and dose is on the label. No proprietary blend means you can see exactly what you are taking, which matters a lot with a stim product.
It is built around three things:
- A big citrulline dose for blood flow and pumps.
- Beta-alanine for muscular endurance. It is also the cause of the tingly skin some people get, which is harmless and fades.
- Dual-source caffeine, so the energy comes on strong and stays steady rather than spiking and dropping off.
A touch of L-theanine is added to smooth the buzz. Put together, this is a full stim pre-workout, not a gentle one. If you are new to it, start with half a scoop and see how you go before taking a full one.
If you are choosing between Ryse pre-workouts rather than flavours, our Godzilla vs Loaded Pre and Loaded Pre vs Pre Max comparisons will help.
The flavours, ranked
Top tier: order these with confidence
- Ring Pop Cherry: based on the classic cherry candy ring. Sweet cherry is one of the easiest pre-workout flavours to drink every day, and this is the one we see picked up most.
- Kool-Aid Cherry Lemonade: cherry with a lemonade edge. The lemonade keeps it from getting too sweet, which makes it a great everyday option.
Solid middle: you will be happy with either
- Country Time Blueberry Lemonade: a softer, fruity lemonade. Good if you want something refreshing rather than candy-sweet.
- Sour Punch Sour Watermelon: watermelon with a sour coating. Sweet enough for most people, with a bit of bite.
Wildcards: love them or leave them
- SunnyD Loaded Pre: built on the SunnyD Tangy Original drink, so it is tangy orange citrus. If you like orange drinks, it could easily be your favourite. If you only drink candy flavours, it may feel like the odd one out.
- Sour Punch Green Apple: the most sour of the lot. Perfect if you love sour lollies, a bit much if you do not.
How to pick your flavour
| If you want | Go for |
|---|---|
| Something almost everyone likes | Ring Pop Cherry, Kool-Aid Cherry Lemonade |
| A proper sour hit | Sour Punch Green Apple |
| Fruity and refreshing | Country Time Blueberry Lemonade, Sour Watermelon |
| Something different | SunnyD Tangy Original |
A quick mixing tip: start with the amount of cold water on the label and adjust from there. Less water gives a stronger, sweeter drink. More water makes it easier to sip, which helps with the sour flavours.
Where NZ Supps fits
We carry every Loaded Pre flavour in our Ryse pre-workouts collection, and the rest of the Ryse range if you want protein or hydration in the same order. If Ryse is not quite what you are after, all pre-workouts are in one place to compare, and the Find Your Stack quiz can build a full stack around your training.
Like the licensed flavour idea? Our post on Ryse Fuel flavours ranks the energy drinks the same way.
FAQ
What is the best Ryse Loaded Pre flavour? Ring Pop Cherry and Kool-Aid Cherry Lemonade are the safest picks for most people, because cherry and lemonade flavours are easy to like. Taste is personal though, so treat any ranking as a starting point.
Which Ryse Loaded Pre flavour is the most sour? Sour Punch Green Apple is the one to pick if you want a proper sour hit. Sour Punch Sour Watermelon is sour too, but the watermelon softens it a little.
What does Ryse Loaded Pre SunnyD taste like? It is built around the SunnyD Tangy Original orange drink, so expect a tangy citrus flavour rather than a lolly one. People who like orange drinks tend to rate it, while people who only drink candy flavours may find it different.
Is Ryse Loaded Pre strong? It is a full stim pre-workout with a dual-source caffeine blend, plus citrulline and beta-alanine. The tingle you may feel is the beta-alanine and is normal. If you are new to it, start with half a scoop to see how you handle the caffeine.
Is Ryse Loaded Pre fully disclosed? Yes. Every active ingredient and dose is listed on the label, with no proprietary blend. That makes it easy to check the caffeine against your own tolerance before your first scoop.
