TYR Mirrored Swim Shades review
They look the business, but can they also provide the comfort and performance our tester expects?
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Review: Tyr Active Training Catalyst 2 hand paddles
Solid set of paddles that are appropriate for all ability levels
TYR Catalyst Brites
TYR produce a range of six paddle sizes for use by everyone from beginners to elite swimmers. The paddles tested here are medium sized, and, according to TYR, are suitable for ‘older secondary school males, senior national females, mid-level masters and triathletes’. The paddle design has two major features to aid technique. The first – […]
Tyr Tri-Colour Highback swim suit
This suit has a simple-yet-elegant and stylish look with its white-navy-lavender colour scheme. The ‘H-Back’ style straps have been designed to come wider up the chest and over the shoulders, which translates to extra support and comfort in the water. As a result, the suit feels absolutely great in the pool. It’s made of Tyr’s […]
TYR Tracer Short John
This women’s tri-suit from swimwear experts TYR features compression panels to balance surface pressure and boost blood flow, as well as increase muscle fibre activity while reducing muscle vibrations. TYR also say the fabric has “calenderisation” properties, that allow it to warm the muscles quickly, and wicking effects to avoid overheating. But the real selling […]
Tyr Hurricane Dimaxback
This suit is not for those swimmers who like to blend in by the poolside. Its bright-green Hurricane design is ‘lively’, and in its packaging you’ll be inclined to keep it there… but once on it might actually surprise you. It looks particularly good in sunny conditions. It’s aimed at the performance swimmer, with a […]
Tyr Tri-Colour H-Back
Tyr says this is one of its best-selling suits – and it’s not hard to see why. It has a simple yet elegant and stylish look, which always makes for a good start. The ‘H-Back’-style straps have been designed to come wider up the chest and over the shoulders, which translates to extra support and […]
TYR Arc 180
TYR’s tri-specific offering is the Arc 180 mask, for those who prefer extra protection and heightened visibility. And because of the Arc 180’s relatively small build and light weight, it’s suitable for both adults and juniors. We tested the clear, but it also comes in a choice of smoke, blue and pink lenses, which are […]
TYR Nest Pro
The Nest Pro, whose looks are inspired by the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing, was launched last year. While there’s no promising they’ll turn you into a Phelps or an Adlington, these goggles will certainly rest comfortably and remain water-tight in the wet stuff. The lenses offer wide peripheral vision, are great for both training […]
