The Best Triathlon Wetsuits of 2025

The best triathlon wetsuit might simply seem like a thing to keep you warm when water temperatures drop, but there’s (way) more to it than that. If you want to actually improve your swim split in your next tri (and probably everything that comes after it), you’ll want to invest in a triathlon-specific wetsuit – not something from a surf shop.

What should you look for in a triathlon wetsuit?

In our exhaustive 2025 community survey, we asked nearly 1,000 readers a few questions around triathlon wetsuits and learned some interesting facts: First, we learned that the vast majority of respondents (62%) wait at least four years before getting a new wetsuit. While that’s not too shocking, we did learn that 28% of triathletes wait over seven years to buy new neoprene! Unless you’re being incredibly diligent with repair, cleaning, and care, seven years is definitely on the far end of the spectrum for the lifespan of a triathlon wetsuit – especially (ironically) if it’s a high-end model with delicate neoprene.

The good news is that there are more options for good, flexible triathlon wetsuits than ever (see the brand-new Synergy Hyperion Elite, reviewed below, for example), so you can replace that old, crusty, probably completely unusable seven-year-old neoprene.

We also learned what kind of wetsuit triathletes are buying, and the top six most popular triathlon wetsuit brands from our reader survey are listed below:

When shopping for your best triathlon wetsuit a long list of fancy-sounding features might catch the eye, but it’s also important that you get the right features for your body type, your experience level, and your goals. But of course, none of this matters if the most expensive (or the cheapest) triathlon wetsuit you can afford doesn’t fit well.

With that in mind, we’ve not only highlighted the top features in this year’s crop of new wetsuits, but we’ve also taken the suits out, swam in them, and rated them across a nine-point rating system; we’ve also broken down which models have more (or less) sizes, their warranty, their return policy, and a quick TL;DR for each suit. At the bottom of our detailed reviews, we’ve also created a table to help compare all eight at a glance.

Our experienced editors spent hours swimming in a range of this year’s best triathlon wetsuits – from $350 up to $1,300 – to help you find the perfect suit to keep you warm and make you fast.

Looking for more guidance before you get started? Check out our explainer on what to look for when buying a triathlon wetsuit.

While the gear below was loaned out by the brands represented, all choices were selected independently by the tester without any promotional consideration or brand input. Also, unlike other “best triathlon wetsuit” websites, our testers actually swim in the wetsuits ourselves – no glancing at spec sheets and rewording marketing terms. Learn more about our gear review process here.

Best triathlon wetsuits of 2025

Synergy Hyperion Elite Triathlon Wetsuit

$400 at Synergy (Men’s) $400 at Synergy (Women’s)

Warranty: 2 years
Try-on: 30-day return, unused

Synergy has always been synonymous with incredible value, so it should be no surprise that their newest suit, the Hyperion Elite, actually tricked me into thinking it cost nearly twice its price.

As I often do, I initially tested this wetsuit somewhat blind – not reading a ton about the features and not looking at the price at all. The suit was unique among other suits I’ve tested as feeling notably lighter out of the box, and the neoprene was so flexible that I ironically struggled to put it on. Whereas most suits flex to a certain point – at which you can pull up the suit as you put it on – the Hyperion Elite seemed to stretch nearly infinitely, almost like slime that little kids love nowadays (but nowhere near as icky).

Though it did take some time to pull on, once on, it was nearly as flexible, from ankle to wrist and neck, as $1,000 wetsuits I’ve tested in the past.

The good news around this is that I felt no pulling in the shoulders, legs – really anywhere – and it fit me like a glove even though it felt a little short when I first put it on (I did have the correct size). The only downside I could see was that because it was so flexible that it didn’t provide any structural support at all, something I need badly as someone who has a notoriously “snaky” stroke. The best wetsuits for me are ones like the Roka Maverick X series or Huub’s Pinnacle (though to be fair, both of those wetsuits cost almost triple the price of the Hyperion Elite). The only other downside I could imagine – but didn’t have a chance to test – would be the suit ballooning up with water in big waves, given how incredibly flexible it was. But I saw no reason to believe that would happen with the snug and chafe-free neckline.

All that said, the Hyperion Elite punched way outside of its weight class in terms of flexibility and had surprisingly excellent durability, as I couldn’t get it to tear, no matter how badly I abused it (typically a flaw of flexible wetsuits). And as a side effect of the thin neoprene/lightweight, it was a good choice for warmer swims, though it would be a bad choice for colder ones. -Chris Foster, Editor-in-Chief

The best triathlon wetsuit for:

Triathletes who already have good body positioning and don’t need structure or extreme flotation, but crave flexibility for a great price

Orca Athlex Float V2 Triathlon Wetsuit

$350 at Orca (Men) $350 at Orca (Women’s)

Warranty: 3 years
Try-on: 14-day return, unused

Though not a ton has changed with the launch of Orca’s Athlex Float V2 – the latest version of Orca’s well-loved high-float, low-price wetsuit – it is still a very solid suit for specific swimmers. Back when Susan Lacke reviewed the original women’s version last year, she wrote that “The Athlex Float will make you float – a lot. This super-buoyant wetsuit can correct even the heaviest of legs, thanks to 4.5mm neoprene in the lower half of the suit that tapers to a thinner, more elastic material in the upper body.”

All of that still stands, and given that this suit has only increased in flexibility – in my own testing – it’s safe to say that a large swath of triathletes will find big benefit with a floaty suit like the Float V2 without breaking the bank.

Much like Lacke’s assessment with the women’s version, I found the men’s cut to feel similarly “short” per size, but that only manifested itself with high-rising ankles and wrist coverage. Thanks to the surprisingly flexible neoprene (especially at only $350), the short sizing didn’t cause the shoulders to feel restricted – as can happen when a suit is too small.

In terms of flotation, I found the biggest lift in the hips (which makes sense, given the suit’s design), which translated to an easier roll from left to right in my stroke, but also meant only four stars instead of five in the “flotation” rating. Unlike some suits that are just pure, max buoyancy (like the crazy-buoyant Roka Maverick MX or the pull buoy-esque Huub Brownlee Agilis), the Float V2 didn’t lift my entire lower half out of the water, causing that “downhill swimming” feeling, but it did help roll me from one side of my stroke to the other. This is something that certain triathletes will really appreciate, if it’s a part of your stroke that you struggle with; though triathletes with that horrible lower-body sinking situation may find the flotation slightly lacking.

All that said, there aren’t many flotation-specific suits available for less than $400, as both of the suits mentioned above are almost twice that price. So if you know you need an extra lift from the waist down, the Float V2 is still an excellent choice. – C.F.

The best triathlon wetsuit for:

Triathletes looking to float their hips only and give a “roll assist” at a great price

Blueseventy Reaction Triathlon Wetsuit

$650 at Blueseventy (Men’s) $650 at Blueseventy (Women’s)

Warranty: 1 year
Try-on: 30-day return, used

Even though the names haven’t changed, Blueseventy has been busy quietly updating their well-loved triathlon wetsuit line. First, we were big fans of the updates made to their entry-level Sprint – things that made a sub-$300 suit feel more like something in the $400-500 range. Now Blueseventy has followed suit with updates to their “midrange” Reaction and upper-end Helix. Borrowing tech from the previous version of the Helix, Blueseventy has made some impressive changes, particularly around the neckline to make the Reaction one of the comfiest in the wetsuit world – at any price.

Elsewhere, there are no surprises as the updated Reaction has fantastic flexibility, balanced (but not extreme) flotation – worth noting if you’re an experienced swimmer, versus a swimmer with “sinky” legs—and very quick removal. Structural support, durability, and warmth are totally on par with other suits in this range, but truly chafe protection is where the Reaction shines far above others. If I was doing some sort of marathon swim (or a salty iron-distance swim), this would be the suit I’d choose for the neckline alone. -C.F.

The best triathlon wetsuit for:

Triathletes who have traditionally struggled with chafing and/or like to sight often

Roka Maverick X.3 Triathlon Wetsuit

$1,345 at Roka (Men’s) $1,345 at Roka (Women’s)

Warranty: 2 years
Try-on: 30-day return, used

While Roka’s previous high-end wetsuit, the Maverick X2 wasn’t exactly cheap, it was still hovering right around the $1,000 mark. Roka’s latest, the Maverick X.3, flies right past the $1k bar and inches toward the ultra-ultra-premium wetsuit land almost solely inhabited by brands like DeBoer (though who, to be fair, are now giving away a free training suit with the purchase of their own bonkers $1,500 DeBoer Fjord 3.0). $1,200 is a lot to spend on a wetsuit – I don’t care who you are. But of course, the other side of that coin is that the Maverick X.3 has some of the best shoulder flexibility in the game – on par or better than Zoot’s standard-setting Wiki Wiki suit – and has the best structural support, bar none, of any suit I’ve ever used.

With that in mind, there are likely triathletes out there who suffer mightily from structural issues like “snaking” while swimming, and despite their best efforts still find this an overwhelming limitation. If this is you, you’re looking at either the Maverick X.3 or – to a slightly lesser extent – the previous king of support, the Huub Pinnacle. However, like all über-flexible premium suits, know that this is not a particularly durable wetsuit, nor is it the warmest out there (both due to the ultra-thin arms/shoulders). I would also like to call out that 22 sizes between men’s and women’s cuts is easily the most available by any brand, and the fact that there are more women’s sizes than men’s makes Roka’s women’s sizing a total unicorn. -C.F.

The best triathlon wetsuit for:

People looking for a perfect fit with tons of sizings, those with structural limitations, and triathletes with a big (big) budget

Zerod Flex Triathlon Wetsuit

$460 at Zerod (Men’s) $460 at Zerod (Women’s)

Warranty: 2 years
Try-on: 20-day return, unused

Advertised as a wetsuit for those “mostly looking for flexibility, who want a natural stroke as if they were not wearing a wetsuit,” the Zerod Flex is indeed flexible. The wetsuit is made with supple “SuperStretch” Yamamoto rubber in various thicknesses, from 5mm on the core and 4mm on the thighs to 2mm on the sleeves and underarms.

But the suit’s flexibility is negated by sizing, which runs small and tight, especially in the arms. In testing, that tightness restricted the movement of the arms and shoulders through the water, making swimming feel harder, despite the extremely buoyant panels on the core and legs. Additional challenges were found in the raw-cut neck and three-layer velcro closure, which caused chafing and made sighting uncomfortable. -Susan Lacke, Senior Editor

The best triathlon wetsuit for:

Slim athletes looking for flotation

Sailfish Ignite 2 Triathlon Wetsuit

$395 at Sailfish

Warranty: 2 years
Try-on: 30-day return, used

While I haven’t spent a ton of time with the Sailfish line, I was pleasantly surprised to find another $300ish suit that was competitive in the $300-400 range. The Sailfish Ignite 2 punched outside of its weight class in terms of flexibility – feeling more like a $500+ suit throughout the shoulders and while running – and seems very much durable enough to withstand a few seasons of abuse.

In terms of flotation, it’s important to call out that the Ignite 2 is a better choice for very experienced swimmers who are already balanced in the water, as there is only a maximum of 3mm neoprene, even in the hips, torso, and legs. Nowadays you’ll find suits at most price points with at least 4mm (and oftentimes 5mm) in the parts of the body that typically sink on less-experienced swimmers. Chafe prevention was excellent, thanks to a very low neckline; however, it came at the cost of some water entry when diving or dealing with waves. – C.F.

The best triathlon wetsuit for:

Experienced swimmers who value flexibility over lower-body buoyancy and don’t want to spend lots of $$

Zone3 Terraprene Vision Traithlon Wetsuit

$710 at Zone3

Warranty: 1 year
Try-on: 30-day return, unused

Zone3 caters to the sustainability-minded triathlete with Terrapene, a synthetic rubber that is 100% biodegradable. The material, developed by the same specialists who developed the oft-used Yamamoto neoprene, will break down fully in a compostable environment but is designed to not decompose during normal swimming or storage.

But this is no greenwashing stunt – the Terraprene Vision is a legit performance suit, with suppleness and flexibility throughout. That means easy on, easy off, and plenty of movement in the places you want to move. The suit feels light and unrestrictive, especially in the shoulders, thanks to a one-piece 1.5mm shoulder panel design that nails the ideal “second-skin” fit swimmers desire; 3mm panels on the torso and the front of the legs provide buoyancy without creating an excessive feeling of “swimming downhill.” I also appreciated the thinner 2mm cuffs at the wrists and ankles for ease of removal, though I would have liked to see slightly longer sleeves, as these hit closer to my elbow than my wrist. -S.L.

The best triathlon wetsuit for:

Long-course triathletes with good form and an even better conscience

Zoot Wikiwiki 3.0 Triathlon Wetsuit

$612 at Zoot

Warranty: 2 years
Try-on: 30-day return, unused

Historically, the Wikiwiki has been this tester’s favorite wetsuit but the 3.0 has some significant changes that lower our overall scoring. The lower body fit, flexibility, and flotation are still spot on and provide a neutral body position in the water for a front-pack swimmer. But the fit on the upper body is decidedly too large and even with multiple adjustments, it continued to collect excess water with each swim. The forearm panels have transitioned from a crazy thin fabric, which offered a direct connection with the water, to a thicker and textured panel. Overall, the suit is still a top-level choice, but we’d definitely pick the original in a head-to-head.

The best triathlon wetsuit for:

Athletes looking for a high-end suit with a roomy torso

More of the best triathlon wetsuits

Take a look at the 2023 triathlon wetsuits for men and women, rated and reviewed

• Blueseventy Sprint
• Roka Maverick
• Zerod Archi
• Rocket Science Real J&J
• Orca Zeal Hi-Viz
• Quintana Roo Hydrosix2
• Aquasphere Phantom V3
• Huub Pinnacle
• Synergy Hybrid EFX4
• TYR Hurricane Cat 3
• Xterra Vengeance

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