Made of TYR’s most durable and flexible textile possible, Durafast Elite, the swimsuit utilizes high denier poly fiber and innovative circular knit construction, to combine the strength and colorfastness of polyester with the comfort of spandex.
Offering minimized coverage and a compressive fit for reduced drag, the Durafast Elite Racer is able to sustain 300+ hours of use while maintaining a comfortable hold on your body and is 100% chlorine proof.
TYR Construction: 94% Polyester / 6% Spandex (Fully Lined Black)
NYC –
Very durable
I swim every day and the pools eats away my swimsuits like crazy. Its not a lot of money but a real drag to be buying a new swimsuit every 3 months or so. This TYR product lasts at least twice that long (about 9 months) before overstretching, fading in color (the adidas I’ve used before literally become transparent!) or losing its shape.
BC swimmer –
Good swim suit
I swim laps everyday. The previous pair is 3 months old and is still in ok shape. I buy a back-up pair whenever I buy something else on Amazon to take advantage of the free shipping. Good value for the money.
Recommend –
Great, long lasting swim brief
It does what I need it to do. It fits well, has good support, there is no sign of wear after 4 months of swimming. I highly recommend it.
OC –
THE BEST AND MOST COMFORTABLE
The most comfortable swimsuit you will find. Speedo uses nylon which is tight and uncomfortable. TYR uses polyester and spandex which gives total freedom to front jewels. If you want more comfort get rid of the front lining. With dark colors will NOT become see through.
Clayton –
It is okay for most purposes.
I’m a TYR fan. That said, I have bought other cheepos.
The Good
I have had this suit in size 28 for some months now. I swim four days a week for at least an hour. Wears like iron as they say. Looks like new. Coverage, check. Relatively snug – okayish.
The Bad
Can never be an comfortable as lycra. Personally I was expecting a tighter fit as I prefer but it is not fully lined so that is why.
Other thoughts
I always cut the liner out of suits if there is only a front liner present. This makes them fit more comfortable as the fabric is now a uniform i.e. one layer right through unlined or lined fully. I choose dark colours so nothing is visible. Because this suit is more poly based, you can sit on the edge of the pool or anywhere with a relatively low risk of pillage. Interestingly, the somewhat rough texture keeps my bits in place nearly eliminating a need for readjusting.
I am moving more and more towards narrow sides i.e. 2″ or less for comfort and freedom of movement so this might end up being a backup.
If you have to get one suit that is going to take punishment and you are not into ‘euro’ briefs, get this suit.
W. Bales –
Great product/value.
Fits just as expected from online sizing