I’ve tried Tyson Fury’s Furocity and KSI and Logan Paul’s Prime Energy Drinks – that’s what I thought

As a man of a certain vintage, I remember the hype when Red Bull landed on our shores in the 1990s.

A then-teen, school lunch money was saved for a holy can of the fizzy drink that promised to give me wings but caused an upset stomach. However, one sip of the energy drink was worth starvation at 13.

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Today, Prime is the talk of the world… and the playground. A quick look on eBay reveals that bottles are on sale for up to £5,000, while in some newsagents the retail price seems to range from £2 to a tenner if you can find it.

Launched by YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul – they claim to have made around £300m from the energy drink, which comes in a variety of flavors including Tropical Punch, Ice Pop and Blue Raspberry.

Not one to miss a marketing opportunity, Tyson Fury also has his own energy drinks, aptly named Furocity, in four flavors – sour cherry knockout, black and blue raspberry, sour apple and original.

Available in Iceland and Asda, a can is just £1. Much better for the wallet.

Accepting a bad night’s sleep, I managed to get my hands on two flavors of Prime and two flavors of Furocity in the name of research to see which tasted better.

Here are my thoughts.

Prime – Tropical punch

Calories: 25

Fat: 0g

Suggested retail price: £2

Jon says: First impressions are a light drink to the neck – although at the prices you’ll want to savor it slowly.

There’s absolutely no fizz – and more sips make me think I’m drinking flavored water.

It’s definitely moisturizing like it says on the bottle. Tropical, it’s punch – it packs that and a nice flavor.

Dare I say, like my old friend Red Bull – it would make a mean mixer. Someone hands the vodka.

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Prime – Blue Raspberry

Calories: 25

Fat: 0g

Suggested retail price: £2

Jon says: Never been a fan of raspberries. They’re an overrated, tasteless superfood.

However, Prime’s blue raspberry drink had me hooked the moment I took a tentative sip.

Ultimately refreshing, I finished it very quickly. Again, it is very easy to drink and very tasty.

The better of the two flavors, in my humble opinion.

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Furocity – Sour Cherry Knockout

Calories: 88

Fat: 0g

Suggested retail price: £1

Jon says: ‘Unlike my opponents, Furocity packs a real punch’. At least that’s what the tin says, accompanied by a photo of a rather wild-looking Tyson.

It has a bit of fizz, the equivalent of sparkling water I would say.

Honestly, it lasts a bit like Cherry Cola, which I don’t think is a bad thing.

At 500ml it seems like a lot to drink. But i like this one.

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Furocity – Black and Blue Raspberry

Calories: 88

Fat: 0g

Suggested retail price: £1

Jon says: This is almost like a head-to-head battle between Prime’s blue raspberry and this competitor.

The taste itself is ok. I prefer the cherry. It’s quite hard on the palate – just like before, a little too fizzy for my liking.

I’m also not sure if it’s good for your teeth. A quick revelation of my tongue shows it’s bluer than hypothermia.

Ultimately, however, I feel full of energy and chatter.

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I worked it out.

Furocity is clearly aimed more at adults, although Prime does suggest it shouldn’t be consumed by anyone under the age of 18.

It feels more like an energy drink, much like Monster Energy – and would probably work well as an accompaniment to a workout.

It certainly filled me with more energy than Prime.

For flavor and an easier drink, Prime is the winner for sure. I can’t say I felt the same energetic buzz as I did with Furocity. But it’s very refreshing.

Now it’s time to dust off your sneakers and go for a run.

I’m wired and dreading closing my eyes for a little sleep later at night.

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