Tri-Fit Propel swim goggles review

The Tri-Fit Propel are a sleek, stylish set of swim goggles that just ooze performance from the off. 

They might be (relatively) new kids on the block only launching back in 2017, but Tri-fit have quickly established themselves in the market for the best swim goggles and as a favourite brand of the 220 team when racing. 

But when it comes to goggles, I’m ultra-picky and the Propels ($55 / £40) – along with the Volts are two brand-new styles for this season. 

Tri-Fit Propel performance

So how did they fare? Well, the shiny green ‘best on test’ badge is a giveaway of the five-star status of the new Propel design. 

First up, the lenses. The shape is a sleek, cat-like extended lens which is slightly longer than many other pool goggles, allowing a little more peripheral vision but also meaning they sit a little more flush against the side of the face, which made them feel secure and not too prominent – handy if you’re worried about them getting knocked, or becoming loose during a dive start. 

Visibility is good with the Propel, though you can see the black inner gaskets as you look left to right. Not a problem in the pool, though if this is something that bothers you then look to the new Volt style, which has an unparalleled range of clarity without obstruction in open water. 

As for the tint, the Propel only comes in this one colourway at the moment with optical-grade PC lenses with HD clarity and UVA/UVB protection. They have a REVO mirrored coating, plus Tri-fit tell us they are scratch-resistant, impact-proof, waterproof, and fingerprint-free as well as (crucially) featuring anti-fog technology.

All these things held up during my testing over several weeks in this pair. The tint is a greeny-purple which added a pinkish tint to neutral colours and dulled the glare of pool lights. 

I also tried these in open water and found them to work well against harsh spring glare from the sun. 

Tri-Fit Propel fit and adjustment

On to fit. These come with a choice of three nose bridges and I swapped in the smallest size which worked perfectly and was easy to snap in place.

The gaskets were soft and the goggles easily secured on my face without too much faffing or adjusting. They didn’t leave prominent goggle marks, either. 

The strap has a long, flat plastic side piece before you meet the actual strap, which kept the goggles flush against the side of my head. The split strap sat well around my bun and felt secure. 

Adjustment is via a single clip in the middle of the strap, which is easy to do and works if, like me, you don’t usually adjust again on the fly. 

Finally, these came with a large hard case to keep them safe from damage.

Tri-Fit Propel specs

Price	$55 / £40
Lens	PC lens with UVA/UVB protection, REVO mirrored lens coating
Features	Adjustable nose bridge with three sizes, silicone head strap, TPE frame, adjustable back buckle

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