TYR Great White Racer Reviews

By Kirk V. from Annapolis, MD on 3/25/2013

Size: Feels too small

Had to go up 1 size, but it''s a great, durable suit.  Got the orange-blue colors, and they seem to be holding their color.  Great material.  Seemed a little snug in the seat, but suit fits great when wet.  Just wish I could order another one.

By Mark from Roseville, CA on 3/15/2013

Size: Feels true to size

I am a Tyr Durafast loyalist. Although, this is the first one I''ve owned lined in the rear. Makes it fit snug in the butt. Same great Tyr Durafast fit and comfort.

By Michael from Denver, CO on 9/8/2012

Size: Feels true to size

I love the color pattern, fit and style of this suit. The side width is perfect and feels very stylish. The suit fit is awesome even in the surf on the North Shore of Oahu. I love the embordied logo and the color really pops. My suit held up in sand and saltwater.

By Michael from Denver, CO on 9/8/2012

Size: Feels true to size

I love the color pattern, style and fit of this suit. I like that the TYR logo is embrodied. It fit true to size for me. I love the width of the sides they give me the perfect tan.

By speedosrock from GA on 7/14/2012

Size: Feels true to size

Good construction, Should hold shape and stand up to chlorine, 4 way stretch feels comfortble and fast in the water, Low rise looks good getting a tan. Tie-Dye pattern and Red White and Blue colors got compliments on July 4th.  Sides could be a bit narrower - IMHO.

By bikeNswim in Naptown from Annapolis, MD on 7/14/2012

Size: Feels too small

First, gotta love the colors and pattern.   I ordered it in blue-orange.  Feels like it's made from durable fabric.  Imagine how bummed I felt when I got the suit and found the fit wasn't right for me.  

I ordered my correct size, which for me is 34.  Note, I was not sizing down, but TYR's durafast material doesn't stretch much. Waist fits fine, but it's a bit tight through the seat and pinches my upper leg.  I'm a cyclist and lap swim 4-5 times per week, so maybe my legs (quads and glutes) are just bigger than normal?

I returned the suit.  I'll give 3 stars- I was really on the fence about keeping it even thought the fit was wrong.  The suit is that cool.

By speedosrock from GA on 7/13/2012

Size: Feels true to size

Good construction. Seems like it will keep its shape and stand up to chlorine. Tie-dye pattern is looks good. Style sits low on the hips - which I like. I got the orange and blue colors to subtly tweek the nose of Auburn fans.

By Jeff from Laurel, MD on 4/2/2012

Size: Feels true to size

The all-around multi-colored (green the primary) design beats any solid (plain-colored) brief. The lining and snug low-rise fit provide excellent support. The drawstring length is ample. And the fabric feels more substantial than any other brand of brief I've used. Therefore, it should withstand pool chemicals longer. I am looking forward to wearing it for both lap swimming and general pool use this summer. It's worth the premium price.

By JT from TX on 2/18/2012

Size: Feels true to size

I prefer the fit of TYR over other brands.  I usually size down for TYR lycra suits, so I did the same with the Durafast.  The Durafast doesn't stretch much, so it was too small.  I sized up (to my actual size) and it fits great.

By Jim from Atlanta, GA on 12/26/2011

Size: Feels true to size

Tyr has got the swim brieft cut-thing just right. It rides just low enough on the hips to not compress belly fat -- and make you look bad, and just high enough not to expose hair and crack. Fantastic-fitting suit and looks good, too. Have the blue and red one and will order another.