Gear

Best Chlorine-Removing Shampoos for Competitive Swimmers

Chlorine doesn’t care if you’re a club swimmer or an Olympian. If you’re not washing the chlorine out of your hair, you’re going to feel it.

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10 Best Women’s Thick Strap Training Swimsuits For Real Swimmers

Thick strap training suits are the workhorses of the pool—designed for mileage, durability, and cut for athletes who live and breathe chlorine.

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10 Best Two-Piece Training Suits for Women Who Swim Hard

Real swimmers—those who grind day-in and day-out—want two-piece suits that don’t budge, stretch, or fade before taper.

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Why Do Real Swimmers Wear Speedo Briefs?

Let’s get one thing out of the way: Speedos are more than a fashion statement for men in swimming. They’re a culture.

A3 Performance Set to Unveil Its Newest Tech Suit, PRANA, July 2025

The first ever single-layer tech suit, designed to fuel the connection between physical performance and mental focus.

Sporti Swimsuit Sizing & Fit Guide – Find Your Perfect Fit

SwimSwam will walk through size charts, how Sporti fits compared to other major brands, and what real swimmers are saying.

The Dirty Truth About Chlorine, Sweat, And Your Swim Gear

Let’s not sugarcoat it: swim gear gets gross–fast. Chlorine, sweat, sunscreen, and bacteria build up on your suits and training equipment.

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Top 10 Swim Goggles for Competitive Swimmers In 2025

When you’re training for months and shaving hundredths, the right pair of goggles isn’t just a preference—it’s a performance requirement.

The Top 12 Girls’ Tech Suits for Age Group Swimmers 12 and Under

Choosing tech for a developing swimmer is also about knowing what they don’t need. Not every 12-year-old needs a $500 suit built for World Champs.

The Best Swim Fins for Training and Technique: A Comprehensive Review

If you want to ramp-up your performance, one piece of gear that often gets overlooked is swim fins. We’ve reviewed and listed them by price.

The 12 Best Swimming Kickboards for Swim Training: A Complete Guide

We’ve reviewed a wide range of kickboards to help you make the right choice. From affordable designs to premium boards, we’ve covered them all.

Best Women’s Crossback Swimsuits for Competitive Swimmers

When you’re grinding through 7,000 yards a day, your swimsuit has to work as hard as you do. That’s where the crossback comes in.

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Swim Paddles: What You Need to Know

When it comes to improving your swim game, there are few pieces of equipment as essential—or as overlooked—as swim paddles.

Rating Pieces of Swimming Equipment

Some pieces of swimming equipment make our lives easier, and others make us question why we are swimmers.

Mental Toughness Meets Technical Feedback

What If Your Swimmers Could See Their Pace—Every Lap, Every Rep?