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Zone3 Ascend Sleeveless (Men's) vs Zone3 Vanquish X
The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.
| Spec | Zone3 Ascend Sleeveless (Men's) | Zone3 Vanquish X |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeves | Sleeveless | Full sleeve |
| Neoprene thickness | 3mm to 2mm | 5mm to 0.3mm |
| Buoyancy (our rating) | 1 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| Flexibility (our rating) | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| Built for | Beginners | Advanced swimmers |
Which should you pick?
Zone3
Pick the Ascend Sleeveless (Men's) if…
On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.
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Zone3
Pick the Vanquish X if…
- you want more buoyancy (our rating): 5 / 5 vs 1 / 5
- you want more shoulder flexibility (our rating): 5 / 5 vs 4 / 5
Specs from the makers’ own pages: Zone3, Zone3.
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