Favorite Swimming Gear: What Swimmers Love and Why
Every swimmer has that one piece of gear they never want to leave in their bag. Whether it’s for comfort, training, or pure confidence, here are some favorite swimming gear essentials that swimmers (and coaches) can’t live without:
💡 1. Goggles
✅ Why swimmers love them:
Clear vision underwater is a must for practicing strokes, turns, and finishes with precision. Favorite features include anti-fog coating, comfortable seals, and secure fit for dives.
⭐ Top picks:
Speedo Vanquisher 2.0
TYR Socket Rockets
Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe
💡 2. Fins
✅ Why swimmers love them:
Fins build leg strength, improve kick technique, and add speed to drills, making workouts fun and powerful.
⭐ Top picks:
FINIS Floating Fins (short blade for technique)
TYR Crossblade Training Fins
💡 3. Kickboard
✅ Why swimmers love it:
Essential for focused kick sets to build a strong, fast kick. Also useful for warm-ups, cool-downs, and isolating lower body technique.
⭐ Top picks:
Speedo Team Kickboard
Arena Swim Kickboard
💡 4. Pull Buoy
✅ Why swimmers love it:
Helps swimmers focus on upper body strength and stroke technique by keeping legs buoyant and eliminating kick.
⭐ Top picks:
FINIS Pull Buoy
TYR Classic Pull Float
💡 5. Paddles
✅ Why swimmers love them:
Build upper body strength and improve feel of the water for stronger, more efficient strokes.
⭐ Top picks:
FINIS Agility Paddles (no straps, promotes proper technique)
Speedo Power Plus Paddles
💡 6. Mesh Equipment Bag
✅ Why swimmers love it:
Keeps all gear together and allows it to dry quickly between practices.
⭐ Top picks:
TYR Mesh Equipment Bag
Speedo Deluxe Ventilator Mesh Bag
💡 7. Tech Suits (for racing)
✅ Why swimmers love them:
Provides compression, reduces drag, and builds confidence for peak performance on race day.
⭐ Top picks:
Speedo LZR Pure Intent
Arena Powerskin Carbon Air2
TYR Venzo
💡 8. Water Bottle
✅ Why swimmers love it:
Hydration is critical during long practices and meets. Personalized bottles make it easy to identify on deck.
⭐ Top picks:
Simple Modern Summit Water Bottle
Hydro Flask with straw lid
💡 9. Swim Caps
✅ Why swimmers love them:
Reduces drag, keeps hair out of face, and protects hair from chlorine damage.
⭐ Top picks:
Silicone caps for durability
Latex caps for snug fit
Personalized team caps for pride
💭 Final thoughts
From goggles to fins, each piece of swim gear serves a purpose in building stronger, faster, and more confident swimmers. Encourage your swimmer to take care of their gear, pack it daily, and use it intentionally during practice – because the right tools make all the difference in their swimming journey.