TYR's AP12 is a jammer worn by several of the world's top swimmers.
While the price point is high, it's one of the cheapest ways to get into a top-of-the-line swim jammer.
Description
The TYR AP12 Credere Compression Speed Short is an elite level speed short from TYR that delivers outstanding performance for swimmers looking to bring home the gold, break world records or personal records. The AP12 has successfully proven itself in the world swimming arena, when Matt Grevers broke Olympic records in the London Olympics and successfully bought home the gold for the USA in the 100m backstroke.
The AP 12 features several proprietary and effective features such as Turbo compression fabric, anatomically engineered fit, and a unique hydrodynamic three panel design. Working together these features help the competitive swimmer to maximize performance.
The AP12 Credere Compression Speed Short, features the proprietary lightweight turbo compression fabric that is exceptionally hydrophobic due to its micro-filament properties. This resists absorption and retention of water, preventing the shorts from acting like a sponge.
The hydrophobic properties also help the swimmer glide more efficiently and effortlessly through the water. The superior compression of the turbo compression fabric also enhances 360 degree core stabilization which aids in stabilizing and streamlining the swimmer through the water.
The AP12 Credere Compression Speed Short also features an anatomically engineered fit making the short follow the natural contours of the body, which leads to better comfort, more freedom of movement, and allows a wide range of motion. The three panel design also improves hydrodynamics as well as lessens drag, and works together with the turbo compression fabric in enhancing compression, that effectively minimizes muscle vibration and oscillation, and promotes more efficient muscle activity.Effective compression also enhances blood flow and oxygenation in the muscles, leading to better endurance, and faster recovery.
A good blend of bonded seams on the inside, utilizing a smooth bonded finish, provides a stitch free surface, that minimizes speed robbing resistance and drag in the water as well as improving comfort. The four-way lock seams strategically placed on the outside, presents a very low profile to minimize resistance and drag and accommodate a wide range of movements to the swimmer, as well as improving durability.
Take note that the TYR AP12 Credere Compression Speed Short is designed exclusively for swimming and is not meant for use, in multi-sport events such as triathlons. The construction of the AP12 is meant to accommodate the movements and rigors of swimming and not any other sport.
The TYR AP12 Credere Compression Speed Short retails for about $259.99. The difference of the TYR AP12 Credere from the standard AP12 is on the credere design of the AP12 Credere Compression Speed Short. Although it works perfectly as a training short, constant use and exposure to chlorine will hasten the degradation of the AP12, lessening its usable life. It would probably be a better idea to use an alternative short for training and another one for racing.
Product Features
- Bonded & Four Way Lock Seams for a lower profile and reduced drag.
- Anatomically Engineered Fit for a comfortable and natural fit, as well as effective compression.
- Minimal drag for superior hydrodynamics
- Turbo Woven Fabric for effective compression and superior hydrophobic properties
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