ROCKSTAR XDURANCE

Posted on August 20, 2014 | Last updated February 16, 2025

This is a review of the sports drink, ROCKSTAR XDURANCE, released by Rockstar. It is themed around fitness drinks.

At first, it was a one-off product without any series, but later, due to the expansion of the market share of Bang, the ROCKSTAR XDURANCE series was created as a competitor to Bang. It was then released in countries such as the U.S. and Europe.

ROCKSTAR XDURANCE

Manufacturer	ROCKSTAR
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2 USD
Flavor	Pomegranate、Acai、Blueberry
Total rating	★★★☆☆

Author information Author: Energy Drink-kun

In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of ROCKSTAR XDURANCE

ROCKSTAR XDURANCE
The moment I opened it, it was the scent of blueberry.

However, when I drank it, unlike the scent, the taste was faintly sweet with an artificial sweetener flavor, and the blueberry flavor was hardly noticeable. There’s also a slight chemical aftertaste.

The flavors listed for XDURANCE are blueberry, pomegranate, and acai, but it's more of a "you could say so" situation. It doesn’t taste very fruity at all (；´∀｀). Since the XDURANCE series is targeted at athletes, it might be designed with a more subtle sweetness. It might feel a bit lacking if you drink it casually, but I think you could chug it down during a workout or training session.

Energy Ingredients of ROCKSTAR XDURANCE

ROCKSTAR XDURANCE
It proudly promotes being low-calorie and containing BCAAs. The label and chain logo around it look pretty cool (*´ｪ`*).

However, the amount of BCAAs is unspecified. Why?ｗ
I believe BCAAs and vitamin B complex should enhance energy metabolism, so I’d like to know how much is included. Also, under BCAAs, it mentions electrolytes, which shows it was developed with athletes in mind.

It also contains a high amount of caffeine (240mg), taurine (2000mg), and other ingredients like guarana. It’s great to drink before intense exercise for boosting metabolism and endurance. Personally, I tend to drink it after a workout for a refreshing boost. It’s easy to gulp down when I’m thirstyｗ

Design of ROCKSTAR XDURANCE

ROCKSTAR XDURANCE
Personally, I really like this design. It has a scientific, stylish, and cool look that’s very Rockstar-like.

ROCKSTAR XDURANCE
The entire can is in white, black, blue, and silver, with the pull-tab area looking perfect. The appearance of an energy drink is really important, after all.
I think Rockstar's recent designs are all cool and pop, bringing a fresh, new feel that I really like ( ´∀｀)bｸﾞｯ!