I have an older pair of Zoggs Predator Flex goggles from when they used to size them in s/m and l/xl. My only issue with using them is they are blue tint and when swimming OW if I have to swim into the sun I can’t see anything at all. Otherwise they fit me great and I have never had any leaking issue. I tried to buy a pair of the newer predator flex 2 in smoked/polarized to help with the sun glare and unfortunately they stopped sizing them and now all of those goggles are l/xl by default. I swam one length in the pool and they leaked like crazy because my face is too small.
Anyone have any good suggestions for goggles that are similar to the predator flex that I could try? I have a pair of Roka F1s as well that I could use in OW, but with those I need to have them positioned just right and super tight or they leak.
I’ve used the zoggs before and they fit well. I currently use aquasphere Kayenne’s, which fit me even better. They come in two sizes, so you could try both to see what works.
After going through many goggles I used Zoggs Predator Flex for several years. I only had the occasional leak problem with them, but they were the best of many, many goggles that I tried. I’m not sure when I shifted, but I a couple of years ago I switched to the Tyr Special Ops 2.0. Nirvana!!
After going through many goggles I used Zoggs Predator Flex for several years. I only had the occasional leak problem with them, but they were the best of many, many goggles that I tried. I’m not sure when I shifted, but I a couple of years ago I switched to the Tyr Special Ops 2.0. Nirvana!!
+1 . TYR Spec Ops is probably the closest match to the predator; and they come in sizes, have a polarized option, etc.
It’s such a tough one because without putting them on your face to see how they fit on your eyes, it’s always a gamble.
Smaller socket goggles options are Sable goggles (interchangeable nose bridges too), Orca Killa Goggles, and Zone3 Apollo goggles. The last of the 3 (Apollo) is reasonably priced at $22. The Killa are a clear lens so not likely to help much with sun. Sable has the 101MT, GX, and 924 models. 924 is more for suited for recreational pool swimming, so the 101MT (Blue, Gold, Fuschia, and Emerald are all mirrored. Smoke is non mirrored.) GX comes in 3 colors and are polarized. Red, Green and Grey color choices.
I have an older pair of Zoggs Predator Flex goggles from when they used to size them in s/m and l/xl. My only issue with using them is they are blue tint and when swimming OW if I have to swim into the sun I can’t see anything at all. Otherwise they fit me great and I have never had any leaking issue. I tried to buy a pair of the newer predator flex 2 in smoked/polarized to help with the sun glare and unfortunately they stopped sizing them and now all of those goggles are l/xl by default. I swam one length in the pool and they leaked like crazy because my face is too small.
Anyone have any good suggestions for goggles that are similar to the predator flex that I could try? I have a pair of Roka F1s as well that I could use in OW, but with those I need to have them positioned just right and super tight or they leak.
Thanks for the help.
I have small face as well so I know exactly what you are saying. I do swim in BlueSeventy Hydra Vision and they work great for me but if I wasn’t a BS athlete I would go with the Aquasphere Cayenne Small Fit. Those are a better size for my face but I really love my Hydrea Vision too.
After going through many goggles I used Zoggs Predator Flex for several years. I only had the occasional leak problem with them, but they were the best of many, many goggles that I tried. I’m not sure when I shifted, but I a couple of years ago I switched to the Tyr Special Ops 2.0. Nirvana!!
+1 . TYR Spec Ops is probably the closest match to the predator; and they come in sizes, have a polarized option, etc.
Awesome, thanks for all the recommendations everyone. I actually was able to find a pair of Spec Ops 2 transitions in a small at the local REI yesterday, so I am going to test those out tomorrow during OWS. Appreciate all the help!
Have you tried lady/ women specific sizing? In most cases the smaller fit and lady/ women specific goggles are sized the same. The color options are generally limited but may be a way to find the goggles you are looking for.
Agree with Thomas on the Aqua Sphere Kayenne small fit or ladies fit. Same high quality in Italian made goggles as Zoggs, or possibly better.