Pocket Rockets

For many athletes, yes! Pocket Rockets provide twice the energy of a typical energy gel and can allow faster carbohydrate oxidation in the body (Dean et al, 2025) meaning the energy has actually been used. Other feedback suggests Pocket Rockets are easier to eat, less sticky and gentler on the stomach. Their soft texture melts quickly in the mouth, helping deliver energy rapidly without the overly sweet, syrupy feeling that many people experience with gels. If you want fast energy with better taste, easier portion control and less mess, a Pocket Rocket is an excellent alternative.

Traditional oat or cereal-based energy bars can take longer to digest because they contain more fibre, fat or protein. Pocket Rockets are made with fast-acting carbohydrates in a soft, melt-in-the-mouth format that begins delivering energy much more quickly than conventional energy bars. For endurance sports, they're ideal before or during exercise when you need rapid, easily digestible fuel.

It depends on the type of energy bar. Traditional energy bars are better for longer-lasting energy before exercise, while gels are designed for rapid carbohydrate delivery during intense efforts. Pocket Rockets bridge the gap by offering the speed of a gel with the convenience, taste and portion control of a soft energy bar. They give you fast fuel without the sticky packaging or overly sweet texture associated with many gels.

VOOM Pocket Rockets combine the best of all three. They deliver fast-acting carbohydrates like a gel, are easier to eat than chews as they melt in the mouth, provide more energy per serving than most gels or chews, and come in four bite-sized pieces for flexible fuelling during endurance events. The best choice may depend on the activity and personal choice. Energy chews can be good for topping up energy while gels are often used to deliver fast-acting carbs during high intensity exercise but can be sticky and difficult for some people's stomach. Traditional energy bars can be great for before exercise or during longer steady-state endurance exercise.