Sluggers

[GRSwimmer]

Anyone heard of them before?

I'm thinking of buying an "appropriate beach suit soon, and these look comfy as hell.

http://sluggers.com.au/

I like the range of the models! More "normal"

[diveguy]

Is this a new manufacturer? If so, I'm really glad that more companies are getting into the speedo business. A good sign!

By the way, they're great looking suits.

[GRSwimmer]

They're new to me! Seriously thinking about getting a pair...hmmmm....

[GRSwimmer]

Caved and ordered the Charcoal (second pic). I'll post pics and a review after it arrives!

[merken]

I bought a pair back in November. I found them to be too baggy, almost to the point of looking diaperish. I wear an XS in Aussiebum, but Sluggers only went as small as S. Also, the sides are too wide for my liking (a full 3"). Slim guys look better in something like 1.5-2".

I e-mailed their customer service afterwards and shared my opinions. The gentleman who responded runs the company and he was very courteous. He told me that they are planning on offering XS as an option sometime near the end of the Aussie summer, which should be right about now.

[GRSwimmer]

I had a similar experience. Ordered a Medium and they were too saggy for me. They were comfy, but didn't fit me well.

I agree that they don't fit slim frames well.

Adam was really courteous. Even though I sent mine back, he emailed me and told me to give them to a mate, and he refunded my money immediately. Wonderful customer service!

[VAspeedo]

just found this thread, did anyone else who tried them have the same experience with the fit?

[merken]

I just got notification yesterday that they now have size XS available. I am thinking about trying them out again.

Here's my general problem with fit, regardless of brand: My junk gets squished and ends up pushing the front out, becoming visible through the leg openings. Speedo Solars don't give me this problem. When I bought Sluggers the first time, the front fit great. The back, however, was just too saggy. Maybe with the XS, I won't have this problem.

The only other drawback about Sluggers is the 5cm sides. I'd prefer a 3cm.

[diveguy]

The only other drawback about Sluggers is the 5cm sides. I'd prefer a 3cm.

Yeah, even 2.5 cm, that equals one true inch. These suit manufacturers would make a lot of money if they offered the very skinny sides as an option. I bet they'd be surprised at the demand for that type of cut.

[ExBex]

Merken... I have the same problems with fit! Either the leg openings don't stay "sealed" up front or the back is too loose. It doesn't help that most companies don't offer XS. I've had the best fit with carioca XS, aussiebum XS (lycra suits, NOT the nylon ones), arena, and the classic lycra speedo (not endurance).

Post if you try the XS sluggers!

[speedodaveuk]

I saw on the Sluggers website that their 2015 cut has a tighter back panel than the 2014 version. When did people get theirs? I like a roomier front pouch as I don't like everything being squished unless I'm actually training so might try a pair of these in the 2015 model. Won't be an XS tho - I wish I was that thin!

[merken]

I bought a "2015 cut" in XS a few weeks ago; I'm still waiting for it to come in. I'll let you all know how it works out!

[speedodaveuk]

Where's the blue one in your profile pic from btw?

[pooablo]

How does the Sluggers Racerback cut fit compared to a Turbo Suit?

I am thinking about getting the Hokusurf Racerback suit in XS. I like the Japanese wood block tsumani theme.

http://sluggers.com.au/copy-of-racerback-hokkaloogy-1/

[Red^^Speedo]

I like the color and pattern and the NAME cracks me up:


http://sluggers.com.au/copy-of-classics-hokkaloogy/

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[merken]

I've ordered 3 suits from them over the past 18 months, with mixed results.

The first one was a S in their "old" style. This was before they started offering XS and the racerback. I found the fit to be much too generous, almost to the point of looking diaperish. Not flattering at all. The fabric, however, was top notch. I e-mailed their customer service, and was told they'd be offering size XS in the near future.

The second one was an XS in their blue circles design. This was also before the racerbacks were offered. This suit is perfect. It fits really well, the sides are suitably narrow, and the fabric is still on point.

The third one I ordered was the Hokusurf in XS racerback. I'm not sure if the suit I got was mistagged or what, but the fit is too baggy and when I put it next to my blue circles one, the waist appeared to be at least an inch bigger. Either they made a mistake sewing the size tag in, or they've got some serious consistency issues. It's made me reluctant to buy another suit from them, even though I like the fabric and their designs are nice.

[pooablo]

@merken -- Thanks for the review. I appreciate it!

[Mazda3mps]

anyone else has any new feedback with this brand? im looking at getting a pair soon

[Sluggers]

Hey fellas,

I only just discovered this site when we were googling for another article about us.

It's amazing reading back over the past couple of years since we started Sluggers. The original pattern was cut for me - and was a great fit - but we realised we needed a more commercial cut in 2015 and since then we haven't looked back!

There were a few teething problems while we got up and running, but now we're firing on all cylinders.

It's especially awesome to read the positive comments about our customer service. It gave us the good feels.