Aweeeeesome review Mike! Really great to see how it responded in your hair. It’s truly designed to be used on fully dry hair but as you saw it can be a good pre styler. Thanks again sooo much man!!!
Thanks for watching sir! And I really applaud you for making something so unique. I too think dry hair is the way to go on this one and I demonstrated damp hair here, to both satisfy those guys who don’t watch unless I do, and to show them dry hair is the way to go 😂😂
TDM Style thanks man! I think this would work really nicely in your hair too you should consider checking it out if you haven’t yet. And thanks for the kind words. I’m considering making some changes for 2019 so I’m playing around with a few things.
Modern Man TV Yeah man! Stuff works amazing in my hair too - did my review vid last weekend! Very cool to see that it worked the same way for a quite different hair type! Definitely very unique stuff.
Have to say that after I saw this review, I thought this product would be great in my hair. It got me to watch more reviews on Stephen’s products. All I can say is I think his line of products is the best. His shampoo and conditioner, 25 spray, and pregame are the best products I have ever used. Ordered clutch as well. Shout out to TDM as well for endorsing all of Stephen’s products.
love Mike videos and his products...this is the first and original video for Pregame reviewed. all contents and presentation good.! I have found some similarity most of ur videos on another channel ,but anyway, I know this is the original work! hard work deserves metal! well done sir!
Modern Man TV lol.. eveytime I watched ur videos, and few weeks or months later his channel review the same product and I found his contents and endurance test are the 30-40% same as ur. (1 hr test shift) this catched my attention. 🤨 long time ago I even saw he used the same title as ur products battle 😛... I just appreciate ur hard work into this... " a close friend is ur enemy" I learned this in school. BTW I noticed u served in military? if so, Salute!! tks for service!
Recommend this as a pre and post styler ? Super thick / straight hair. Exercising, and sweating just a little bit makes the front of my hairstyle fall down and it’s not the same. I can push it back up but I find myself doing that all the time and get annoying. Looking for a solution?
centenoj85 I’ve got one cricket comb and it’s good, but its not as thick and stable as my by vilain comb, the one I said was my favorite comb in that video the other day. I really do like that one the best and if you check that video you can get one free with that deal from fleekfellows.
You should do something end of the year video bro, like some types of hair products awards that you create. Or like best products (wax, clays, Shampoo), basically your most used products of the year.
Bastian Palafox I’ve never really liked those, I tried discussing it once a couple years ago and it just turned into a lot of drama. Folks talking crap to me over the choices I made, saying I was paid to choose one etc. it just seems like it’s more headache than it’s worth at this point. Someone’s always upset over something
Hello guys! Thanks so much for watching this video today and I hope you found it helpful. I really enjoyed this product I’m going to be using it a lot I think. Stay tuned for the Christmas giveaway too! It’s going to be a lot of fun!
I noticed for the first test you said you tried It when your hair was at Its thickest before getting it cut. How often would you say you get your hair thinned out when going to the barber?
Dzuy DAO I think both would work. It also depends on what look you want. I think XL probably has a bit more texture since it actually has clay in it, but as you saw in this video this one isn’t light in the texture department either. It’s hard for me to just guarantee something will work for someone else but Iike both those products 👍
Joong Hyun Lee it’s a mixture of indoor/outdoor. I usually run errands, play with my son, do the housework etc. while I’m killing time for the endurance tests. For the second 10 hour test I showed here I went to my Monday night coaching session as well.
I wouldn’t see the need tbh, if you wanted to pre style with this you could and you could then go in with a clay but with this one you are able to get volume, texture etc. so you could get away with using it alone but I’m always down for combinations which make the possibilities for Pre Game endless based on the users imagination.
Micah Hissong I’ve got that stuff here, it’s not really like this at all. Not as user friendly and that shift really isn’t present in the reuzel. I was kinda disappointed with that stuff.
@@MMTV I know, I'm talking about hold, how long does it last. In my country is neither of them available, but these seems to be easier to adquiere rather than Cavalier. So, although I know it's not even close in the type, I think it is possible to compare the "result". From your video looks to give you a really nice finish, but I don't know how the hold would be. So far, Cavalier has a really good hold for me, but I'm willing to try this if the hold effect is the same or better. Sorry, English is not my native language so I might lost in translation 😔
blynch923 not really, if you watch my latest haircut video you will what my stylist does is she cleans up baby hairs off my hair line in the front or little stray hairs but she does not do a real line up or anything like that.
PaPaPapayaDubbinG I have a few I use. I hardly ever use just one I have a box full of shampoos and conditioners and I use them all In rotation. I got right now fat boy, salon guy pure, odouds, Morris Motley( cleansing oil and clay cleanser) wow, iron heritage, label M, fuertes, by vilain rush, and detox me, there’s probably a few more in there but those are the ones I can remember off the top of my head.
Hey Mike, thanks for the great video. I always appreciate your detailed review. One thing that you should maybe leave out of your videos is the damp hair vs blow-dried hair debate. If damp hair won’t work for most of your products you are testing, don’t make it a big deal. For other people, the products you test can work on damp hair. My hair for example is wavy and not that thick - blow-drying doesn’t work well for me to archive my style but with the right towel dry technique and the right styling method, I get great volume and height; without blow-drying. Michael from Spruce & Sharp for example just styles how it works best for his hair type. I love watching your and his channel but this damp hair vs blow-dried hair debate is a bit annoying. You have to realize that many people who watching your videos have different kind of hair and preferences. So for you to say, that a product won’t work well on damp hair because it doesn’t work just for you, doesn't mean it can't work well for others. It sounds sometimes that you are mocking people who would even try to use a certain product on damp hair. So maybe just style how it works for you - you can’t please everyone. Love you videos otherwise.
Daniel Hartwig hey man! Your right it is a bit annoying when people come at me on the damp vs dry hair crap. I tried for a long time to leave it out but what would happen is I’d get comments like “this videos useless cuz you didn’t show towel dried hair” and other variations of that. if we’re being honest there are products that just don’t work well on towel dried hair and even Stephen, who made this product has said here that it’s not for towel dried hair. I’m not talking down to people who style on damp hair I’m just being honest, maybe someone like yourself who says they can’t blow dry would end up wasting their money on a product that ends up doing nothing for towel dried users. Believe me I’d love nothing more than to never discuss towel dried styling because for me there’s only really 2 products that work well for towel dried styling ( gel types and ob pomades) and I’m vocal about it. I’m glad you have someone like Bateman to watch that’s awesome you have found a channel that aligns with your views. I’m not mocking anyone when I say a product like this is pointless on damp hair, it is. The position I’m in constantly here is people want damp hair style, you don’t want me to discuss it. Folks want short videos, others want all the details and are ok if it goes over 8 mins. I can only do the best I can 🤷♂️
Aweeeeesome review Mike! Really great to see how it responded in your hair. It’s truly designed to be used on fully dry hair but as you saw it can be a good pre styler. Thanks again sooo much man!!!
Thanks for watching sir! And I really applaud you for making something so unique. I too think dry hair is the way to go on this one and I demonstrated damp hair here, to both satisfy those guys who don’t watch unless I do, and to show them dry hair is the way to go 😂😂
Been waiting on this one! I love Steven's products
Stoked to see how this performed in your hair! Loving the new editing aspects of your reviews too man, looks awesome 💪🏻
TDM Style thanks man! I think this would work really nicely in your hair too you should consider checking it out if you haven’t yet. And thanks for the kind words. I’m considering making some changes for 2019 so I’m playing around with a few things.
Modern Man TV Yeah man! Stuff works amazing in my hair too - did my review vid last weekend! Very cool to see that it worked the same way for a quite different hair type! Definitely very unique stuff.
Finally released the video . Just loved it am coincidentally I received the product today only so now I am very excited to try it
Nice review Mike, looking forward to trying this one out 🙌
Woah..such quality content! I got the recommendation because i wanted to take a look at by vilain products and man this channel is 🔥....subscribed💜
Mohammad Anas Danish well thank you very much!
Have to say that after I saw this review, I thought this product would be great in my hair. It got me to watch more reviews on Stephen’s products. All I can say is I think his line of products is the best. His shampoo and conditioner, 25 spray, and pregame are the best products I have ever used. Ordered clutch as well. Shout out to TDM as well for endorsing all of Stephen’s products.
Joey Pesa I’m glad my review was able to help you out!
Your content it’s always on point brotha! Many thanks mine it’s coming in tomorrow can’t wait to try this one out 👍🏻👍🏻
love Mike videos and his products...this is the first and original video for Pregame reviewed. all contents and presentation good.! I have found some similarity most of ur videos on another channel ,but anyway, I know this is the original work! hard work deserves metal! well done sir!
Thai Bui thanks! Which channel?
Modern Man TV lol.. eveytime I watched ur videos, and few weeks or months later his channel review the same product and I found his contents and endurance test are the 30-40% same as ur. (1 hr test shift) this catched my attention. 🤨 long time ago I even saw he used the same title as ur products battle 😛... I just appreciate ur hard work into this... " a close friend is ur enemy" I learned this in school. BTW I noticed u served in military? if so, Salute!! tks for service!
Thai Bui hey thanks! I don’t see it negative at all. If I inspired someone that’s awesome! I’d wish them all the luck :) and I appreciate you a lot!
Weeeeelllll Im sold. Boss better give me a raise soon haha
Great review man.
Recommend this as a pre and post styler ? Super thick / straight hair. Exercising, and sweating just a little bit makes the front of my hairstyle fall down and it’s not the same. I can push it back up but I find myself doing that all the time and get annoying. Looking for a solution?
what a review ☆☆☆☆☆ ... so detail.
I am new here I want ask you what is the best product to straighten your hairs
Hello....is this a hybrid?..... Or It's more...of a wax product?
Awesome video sir.
Yea this product is pretty good.
Do you recommend cricket brush and comb or there something better than that company
centenoj85 I’ve got one cricket comb and it’s good, but its not as thick and stable as my by vilain comb, the one I said was my favorite comb in that video the other day. I really do like that one the best and if you check that video you can get one free with that deal from fleekfellows.
You should do something end of the year video bro, like some types of hair products awards that you create. Or like best products (wax, clays, Shampoo), basically your most used products of the year.
Bastian Palafox I’ve never really liked those, I tried discussing it once a couple years ago and it just turned into a lot of drama. Folks talking crap to me over the choices I made, saying I was paid to choose one etc. it just seems like it’s more headache than it’s worth at this point. Someone’s always upset over something
I love this wax paste, way better than clutch xl in my opinion!
Do you think this has a higher hold than the newly reformulated by vilain gold digger?
This or Kevin Murphy nightrider?
Fuuuuuuck... thorough much? Much needed review - Thanks! 👍
I like to get detailed in my reviews. Your welcome! Thanks for watching
Hello guys! Thanks so much for watching this video today and I hope you found it helpful. I really enjoyed this product I’m going to be using it a lot I think. Stay tuned for the Christmas giveaway too! It’s going to be a lot of fun!
I noticed for the first test you said you tried It when your hair was at Its thickest before getting it cut. How often would you say you get your hair thinned out when going to the barber?
David Goldstein I let my stylist Jenny determine how often we thin it out but usually she does it just about every haircut.
Thanks for the review. For thick straight asian hair, do you recommend Pre Game or Clutch XL?
Dzuy DAO I think both would work. It also depends on what look you want. I think XL probably has a bit more texture since it actually has clay in it, but as you saw in this video this one isn’t light in the texture department either. It’s hard for me to just guarantee something will work for someone else but Iike both those products 👍
@@MMTV Thanks! I will probably try both then ;)
Are the times you mention after staying indoors all day or after outdoor exposure as well?
Joong Hyun Lee it’s a mixture of indoor/outdoor. I usually run errands, play with my son, do the housework etc. while I’m killing time for the endurance tests. For the second 10 hour test I showed here I went to my Monday night coaching session as well.
Would you use this as a prestylier then go in with a clay?? Simmliar how blueman uses their paste as a prestylier to go with a clay
Nate Holland pre game isn’t designed for that boss, kinda as Mike demonstrated lol
I wouldn’t see the need tbh, if you wanted to pre style with this you could and you could then go in with a clay but with this one you are able to get volume, texture etc. so you could get away with using it alone but I’m always down for combinations which make the possibilities for Pre Game endless based on the users imagination.
Wassup Mike, I was just wondering, does this Pre-Game have a higher hold than the Clutch XL ?
Yes it does boss
Sorry just now saw this. I’d agree with Stephen on this as well.
This stuff sounds a lot like Reuzel Extreme Hold Matte Pomade
Micah Hissong I’ve got that stuff here, it’s not really like this at all. Not as user friendly and that shift really isn’t present in the reuzel. I was kinda disappointed with that stuff.
How compares against Blumaan Cavalier? (the one with the zebra)
Hugo Navia this is not even in the same category... this is a wax and Cavalier is a heavy clay. It would be like comparing bananas to plastic.
@@MMTV I know, I'm talking about hold, how long does it last. In my country is neither of them available, but these seems to be easier to adquiere rather than Cavalier.
So, although I know it's not even close in the type, I think it is possible to compare the "result".
From your video looks to give you a really nice finish, but I don't know how the hold would be.
So far, Cavalier has a really good hold for me, but I'm willing to try this if the hold effect is the same or better.
Sorry, English is not my native language so I might lost in translation 😔
@@MMTV I hope not to bother, I left a comment but maybe you missed it.
For comparison I'm asking regarding of holding basically
The holds are nothing alike. Cavalier is very thick and heavy and pre game is very lightweight. They are very much opposites.
do you get the front of your hairline lined up?
blynch923 not really, if you watch my latest haircut video you will what my stylist does is she cleans up baby hairs off my hair line in the front or little stray hairs but she does not do a real line up or anything like that.
Better than gold digger by vlain?
ToX1C3601 if it was comparable to gold digger then I would have said so in the video. It’s not comparable
Currently what shampoo and conditioner u are using now.. ?
PaPaPapayaDubbinG I have a few I use. I hardly ever use just one I have a box full of shampoos and conditioners and I use them all In rotation. I got right now fat boy, salon guy pure, odouds, Morris Motley( cleansing oil and clay cleanser) wow, iron heritage, label M, fuertes, by vilain rush, and detox me, there’s probably a few more in there but those are the ones I can remember off the top of my head.
@@MMTV woooooow.. 😉
PaPaPapayaDubbinG yeah there’s always a lot
It acts very different from most home brewers because he's using synthetic wax, an ingredient not used too much in the home brew world. IMO
I mean yeah maybe, but I don’t really see that as a big deal.
@@MMTV no big deal at all...i was just taking guess. I wonder if it's PEG-8 Beeswax he uses...
Came for the hand gestures.
dog of war well your in the right place then 👍👋
Appealing lol like peeling because banana scent
Ahhh I see what you did there 😂😂
Hey Mike, thanks for the great video. I always appreciate your detailed review. One thing that you should maybe leave out of your videos is the damp hair vs blow-dried hair debate. If damp hair won’t work for most of your products you are testing, don’t make it a big deal. For other people, the products you test can work on damp hair. My hair for example is wavy and not that thick - blow-drying doesn’t work well for me to archive my style but with the right towel dry technique and the right styling method, I get great volume and height; without blow-drying. Michael from Spruce & Sharp for example just styles how it works best for his hair type. I love watching your and his channel but this damp hair vs blow-dried hair debate is a bit annoying. You have to realize that many people who watching your videos have different kind of hair and preferences. So for you to say, that a product won’t work well on damp hair because it doesn’t work just for you, doesn't mean it can't work well for others. It sounds sometimes that you are mocking people who would even try to use a certain product on damp hair. So maybe just style how it works for you - you can’t please everyone. Love you videos otherwise.
Daniel Hartwig hey man! Your right it is a bit annoying when people come at me on the damp vs dry hair crap. I tried for a long time to leave it out but what would happen is I’d get comments like “this videos useless cuz you didn’t show towel dried hair” and other variations of that. if we’re being honest there are products that just don’t work well on towel dried hair and even Stephen, who made this product has said here that it’s not for towel dried hair. I’m not talking down to people who style on damp hair I’m just being honest, maybe someone like yourself who says they can’t blow dry would end up wasting their money on a product that ends up doing nothing for towel dried users. Believe me I’d love nothing more than to never discuss towel dried styling because for me there’s only really 2 products that work well for towel dried styling ( gel types and ob pomades) and I’m vocal about it. I’m glad you have someone like Bateman to watch that’s awesome you have found a channel that aligns with your views. I’m not mocking anyone when I say a product like this is pointless on damp hair, it is. The position I’m in constantly here is people want damp hair style, you don’t want me to discuss it. Folks want short videos, others want all the details and are ok if it goes over 8 mins. I can only do the best I can 🤷♂️
trust me Mike - your videos are the best. I still would cut out that debate if I were you. I know it must be annoying for you as well.@@MMTV
I read on reddit that this is very dry and tacky. Complete opposite of what you and TDM claim?
Haha this is why I don’t post on Reddit anymore. I reported here exactly what I saw with this one and I’m assuming TDM did the same.