Recommended Gear

What we use, what we trust.

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Goggles

Speedo Vanquisher 2.0

Everyday training workhorse. Comfortable, durable, fog-resistant.

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TYR Tracer Mirrored

Low-profile mirrored option for racing and outdoor pools.

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Magic5 Custom Goggles

Made-to-fit premium goggles. Pricey but eliminates leaks.

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Swedish Swim Goggles

Minimalist purist favorite. No gaskets, true to the lane.

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Aqua Sphere Kayenne

Mask-style with wide field of view, great for open water.

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Practice Suits

Speedo Endurance+ Powerflex

Chlorine-resistant practice suit; lasts season after season.

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TYR Durafast Elite

Durable training suit with strong color retention.

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Speedo Powerflex Eco

Recycled-fiber practice suit option.

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Mizuno Exer

Solid alternative to the big brands at a competitive price.

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Tech Suits (Racing)

Arena Carbon Air2

Compression tech suit popular at Masters meets.

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Speedo LZR Pure Intent

Premium racing suit with proven race-day track record.

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TYR Avictor

Mid-range tech option in jammer/kneeskin variants.

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Caps

Silicone training caps

TYR or Speedo silicone caps in bulk for daily wear.

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Latex caps

Cheaper, more breathable, race-day favorite.

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Long-hair silicone caps

Roomier fit for swimmers with long hair.

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Equipment

Pull buoy (Finis foam)

Standard pool buoy for pull sets.

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Kickboard (Speedo)

Reliable kickboard built to last.

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Finis Edge fins

Short blade fins, great for technique work.

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Finis Stability snorkel

Front-mount snorkel for technique drills.

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Strokemaker paddles

Classic shaped paddles for distance and pull strength.

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Finis Agility paddles

Strap-free paddles that teach proper hand entry.

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Tech & Tracking

Apple Watch Ultra

Best-in-class for pool and open water tracking.

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Garmin Swim 2

Dedicated swim watch with multi-pool length detection.

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Form smart goggles

Heads-up display goggles for sets and pace.

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Finis Tempo Trainer Pro

Beep-pacer for stroke rate and interval training.

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Books

The Swim Coaching Bible

Comprehensive coaching reference, edited by Madsen and Hines.

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Swimming Fastest by Ernest Maglischo

The science-of-swimming canon.

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Total Immersion by Terry Laughlin

Technique-first approach to freestyle.

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