Shakers
Types of shakers
A protein shaker is an essential accessory for anyone who has included protein into their sports diet. With its help, you can quickly and easily mix powder blends with liquid, creating a lump-free drink. But which shaker should you buy to suit your needs?
Shakers with a ball or a mesh
Sports nutrition shakers are usually equipped with either a metal whisk ball or a plastic mesh. Both elements are designed to break up lumps of protein or mass gainer, but each has its own unique feature.
Shaker with a metal ball
In these models, a stainless steel ball is located inside, which acts as a whisk when shaken. The advantages of this type include:
- Perfect mixing of thick liquids.
- Efficiency with a small volume of liquid.
- Durability.
Disadvantages:
- Noise during mixing.
- Inconvenience while drinking: if the shaker doesn't have a special guard near the mouthpiece, the ball can roll toward your face as you drink.
Shaker with a plastic mesh
In these models, a plastic mesh (flat or shaped like a cone/honeycomb) is securely fixed under the lid, through which the liquid passes during shaking.
Advantages:
- Noiselessness.
- Breaks up light powders well (isolates, amino acids (BCAAs), creatine, and pre-workout complexes).
- Foam and ice protection: the mesh catches excess foam, as well as pieces of ice or fruit if you add them to the drink.
Among the disadvantages of this shaker, users note the difficulty of cleaning (powder often dries up in the small holes or corners of the mesh, so it has to be thoroughly scrubbed with a brush).
Shakers with compartments
The main feature of these sports shakers is the presence of one or more additional containers that attach to the main bottle. This allows you to carry all your sports nutrition for the day in one place without mixing the powders in advance.
Advantages of a shaker with compartments:
- Freshness of the shake: ready-made protein drinks should not be left out of the fridge for long, as storage conditions and duration affect their microbiological safety.
- Compactness: you won't need to carry separate containers for vitamins, protein, or complexes.
- Leakproofness: because each compartment screws on separately, the powder won't spill into your bag, even if the main bottle is wet inside.
Among the disadvantages, users note the dimensions, as such a shaker is significantly taller and heavier than a classic one. Additionally, multi-shakers cost more than simple models with a single bottle.
Shaker volume and material
In the Vansiton range, you will find shakers ranging from 300 ml to 750 ml.
Some compact 300 ml models are multi-shakers and feature an additional 150 ml compartment — they are suitable for those who prepare small portions. The most optimal volume is 500 ml. A 700 ml shaker is more convenient for a larger volume of drinks.
Be sure to pay attention to the material of the shaker. It must be made of high-quality food-grade plastic that does not absorb odors and contains no harmful substances.
How to choose a shaker
When choosing a shaker, it is important to consider its material, volume, and ease of use according to your needs. You can choose the shaker you need in the Vansiton store with delivery all across Ukraine.