When Arena released the original Carbon Air, it became an instant favourite of mine. Fast, comfortable, and versatile — it checked all the boxes. Now, Arena is back with the Powerskin Carbon Air2, and I've been putting it through its paces. Does the sequel live up to the hype? If you're shopping for a tech suit that delivers proven performance without breaking the bank, you need to read this. With fresh 2026 colorways now available and the Air3 already confirmed on the horizo

Today, I'm diving into the TYR Avictor, one of the oldest suits still in TYR's active lineup and one of the most popular choices I see at international competitions. The Avictor consistently shows up at the Olympics, pro series races, and major trials. But while it's dominating on the women's side, I wanted to see if it deserves the same respect from men's swimmers. Let's find out. Even with newer models hitting the market, the Avictor still has a clear role in TYR's lineup —

Let's be real about what the TYR Shockwave actually is: it's a direct clone of the Mizuno GX Sonic sprint suits. TYR took Mizuno's power band system and ribtex fabric — the same technology that made the GX Sonic III ST and later models legendary for sprinters — and recreated it with worldwide availability. The result is a sprint-specific jammer that delivers similar compression and spring-like rebound, but at a higher price point and without quite reaching Mizuno's level of e

The Arena Carbon Glide has been one of Arena's flagship tech suit for the past few years, worn by world-class athletes like Tom Ceccon. But with the recent introduction of the Arena Veloce, the Carbon Glide is now on its way out of the lineup. That said, it's still a solid suit — and with SwimOutlet currently running 25% off, it's actually a great time to pick one up at a discount. In this Arena Powerskin Carbon Glide review, I'll break down everything you need to know about

Honest review of the Arena Primo - Arena's flagship tech suit and their best ever. Rated 9.5/10 for exceptional compression, premium build quality, and top-tier racing performance at ~$450.

Honest review of the Arena Veloce tech suit. Rated 8.5/10 for solid all-around performance and versatility. A strong mid-range option for competitive swimmers at ~$380.

Honest review of the Arena Impulso - Arena's entry-level tech suit at ~$150. Rated 7.5/10. The perfect first tech suit for club swimmers who want Arena quality without the premium price.

Honest review of the Mizuno GX Sonic Royal SF - Mizuno's first soft comfort tech suit. Rated 9/10 for outstanding comfort, class-leading water repellency, and genuine value at ~$180 via proxy.

Quick Verdict Rating: 7/10 Price Range: $300-400 USD (¥34,100 JPY) Best For: 200m/400m & Versatile Swimmers Mizuno's 7th generation GX Sonic Royal MT (Motion Type) is a brilliant middle-distance suit that delivers genuine performance. However, I need to be brutally honest: this is one of my most critical Mizuno reviews ever. The suit itself is top-tier, but the confusing naming scheme and minimal innovation from the previous generation are genuinely frustrating. Shop Mizuno

Honest review of the TYR Venzo - TYR's flagship tech suit. Rated 7.5/10. Solid compression and performance but faces stiff competition at the ~$400 price point.

Honest review of the Speedo Pure Valor 2 tech suit. Rated 8.5/10 for comfort, build quality, and versatile performance across all distances at ~$350.

Honest review of the Mizuno GX Sonic 6 NV - the best sprint tech suit on the market. Rated 9.5/10. Purpose-built for 50m and 100m specialists who prioritize speed over comfort.

Brutally honest Speedo Pure Intent 2.0 review. Rated 2/10. Wrong fabric feel, weak taping system, bad cut, and grossly overpriced at ~$400. A major disappointment from Speedo.

Honest review of the FINIS Fuse - the best budget tech suit on the market at ~$80-90. Rated 7/10. Delivers genuine performance at an unbeatable price for new tech suit swimmers.

I look back at the tech suits of 2008, all of which blatantly copied Speedo's LZR Racer.

I take a look back at the banned, illegal, tech suits of 2009

Where on earth can you buy Mizuno GX Sonic Swimming tech suits right now?

If you want to buy a new tech suit, then there are only three options you should consider.

A guide for picking the best tech suit for swimming in 2025

arena have just released the Primo technical racing suit and I break down and review everything about it.