Today I am reviewing the 2XU Compression Long Sleeve Men's Top





This is the hottest stuff in the tri world right now.  The compression gear is being marketed mainly as recovery gear due to its ability to aid in circulation.  I couldn't wait to try this stuff out to see if it truly works.  Here are my findings:

The day was a hard swim day - 3000 yards at the Saturday Master's Swim practice.  I went home and put on the 2XU Long Sleeve Men's Compression top and wore for the rest of the day. 

Likes:

•  Very Comfortable, smooth fabric
•  Snug fit - but not inhibiting movement
•  Cooling feeling - I thought it would be the opposite.

Dislikes:

• Ride up - I had to keep pulling the top down until I tucked it into the 2XU Men's Compression Tights
• Nothing else

Summary:  I love the way the stuff feels and but can't say that I noticed a big difference between wearing the top versus not.  The science behind the product is that it will aid in circulation, which will speed up recovery, allowing you to train harder more often and ultimately perform better.  If it truly works that way I will probably not notice the difference in one use but over many months and will continue to keep you posted.  For more on the science go to 2XU Compression.  To buy and perform your own test go to TriNation 

Compete with Confidence
Gabe