About Alpha Designs
Alpha Designs was founded in Manchester, United Kingdom with the intention of making products that provided quality functionality but also looked pleasing and had good aesthetic appeal.
The company employs individuals who have a background in both plastic manufacturing and the supplementation industry and aims to combine the knowledge of both these sectors to produce cutting edge accessories for the modern day gym goer. Products are designed using market research and analysis regarding the needs and requirements of various individuals in terms of fitness equipment and existing products available in the market today.
What is Alpha Bottle 500?
The Alpha Bottle 500 is an all new shaker bottle that provides all the features of the original Alpha shaker but with added features and utilities. The product comes equipped with a silicone seal and is guaranteed to be a 100% leak proof. It also has a circular base made with non-sticky rubber that allows for easy cleaning and prevents protein powders or other supplements from sticking to the surface of the shaker.
In addition to the features of the original Alpha Shaker the Alpha 500 comes with an additional attachable ‘Alpha Pod’ which is large enough to carry 2 scoops of protein powder, supplements or even snacks. The pod also comes with its own separate lid making it an independent unit by itself.
What features is this product offering?
The Alpha 500 comes loaded with a host of features including:
(i) Alpha Seal: the shaker is securely locked using a silicone seal which makes the device a 100% leak proof.
(ii) BPA Free: the product does not contain any trace of Bisphenol A, a substance that has been banned by the FDA for use in the manufacture of many items.
(iii) No DEHP: there is no DEHP used to make the shaker, the compound has been linked with symptoms of bowel irritation and diarrhoea.
(iv) Innovative Design: the shaker features a new curved design which allows for easier mixing and cleaning. The design prevents the coagulation of powders, supplements and prevents them from sticking to the bottle.
(v) Utility Safe: the Alpha 500 has been designed in a way that makes it completely safe for use in microwaves, dishwashers and freezers without any reduction in quality.
(vi) Secure Design: The cap is completely secure, and once screwed on prevents any leaking of liquids.
(vii) Good storage size: the shaker can hold up to 500 ml (24 oz.) of fluid.
(viii) Accessories: the Alpha 500 comes with an ‘Alpha Pod’ attachment which can used with or without the main shaker and has a capacity of 190cc when used as a standalone unit.
(ix) Designed to fit: the product design is such that it fits in almost all cars and bottle holders. It also has a comfortable grip making it easy to hold in one’s hand for long durations without any discomfort.
(x) Ergonomic Design: the bottle is made to look aesthetically pleasing and is designed in a way that does not take up too much space.
How durable is the bottle?
Shakers are usually designed to look good and provide functionality, and there are many products that have been intended to provide those functions. Shakers like the FuelShaker Pro have good functionality but are not safe for use in freezers and microwaves due to the plastic not being stable in these products but the Alpha 500 comes with plastic that is highly reinforced and feels strong and durable. Physical product testing showed that the product is highly sturdy and does not crack under applied pressure easily.
How does the Alpha 500 provide me with better mixing capabilities?
The product features a unique grill/mixing system which is designed in the shape of an inverted dome and features substantially less grill lines than other shakers available in the market today. Despite its relatively unique design the product provides good mixing abilities and prevents the formation of any clumps and conjugates within the solution. Also, due to the design any powder that does get stuck between the grill lines can be easily removed by simply rinsing the bottle with water.
What do people who have used the product have to say about it?
The overall response towards the Alpha 500 shaker has been generally positive with many people praising its features and relatively low price tag. Using a weighted average of 24 reviews found across various websites, personal blogs and columns the product received a rating of 3.5/5 stars.
Satisfied customers include Patrick M. who says that the shaker does everything it sets out to do at an amazing price tag. He goes on to say that the design and shape suits him perfectly well as the product can easily be placed into bottle holders or tucked into a bag. Similarly, Renee’ M. also says that she is happy with the product because of it being extremely convenient to clean as opposed to the other shaker bottles that she had previously used. She says that there are no clumps or powder conjugates that get formed inside the shaker and that one wash in the dishwasher makes the bottle completely new and ready for use again.
However not all of the reviews were positive and there are users like Susan Sharlow who claims that the bottle is not completely leak proof and that she has suffered from spilled water due to the use of this product.
Pricing and availability
The easiest way to make a purchase is to place an order online at https://www.alphadesigns.com/products/alpha-bottle-500. Alternatively, the bottle can also be found on websites like amazon and eBay at prices between $14-20 but the official pricing is listed at £7.99. Payments can be done using a host of safe and secure transaction methods including PayPal, MasterCard, American Express and Visa.
All Alpha Design products come with a 28 day full refund guarantee in the event of a user not being completely satisfied with the product quality or workmanship.
