There are so
many tech tees out there. Some offer a
cooling effect, while some offer compression, but most shirts out there are
nothing special. The rep from 2XU said
that she was going to send me the GHST tech tee to test out. She said “This is a great summer weight piece
– The lightest piece we have ever made and one of the lightest on the market.
UPF 50 & moisture wicking, we are very proud of this top but would
love to have you try!” OK, that is a
very bold statement. I couldn’t wait to
put it to the test.
2XU was
founded in 2005 out of Melbourne, Australia.
2XU stands for “Two Times You” which symbolizes the multiplication of
human performance. They offer an
extensive line of sports clothing for people out on the road, in the water, on
the snow, or in the gym. They offer
compression gear, socks, hats, wetsuits, and much more. 2XU’s gear has been worn by some of the best
athletes in the world.
I got the
Orange GHST tech tee in the mail and my first impression is that the 2XU rep
was right, it was really light. I know
what you are thinking, how much difference does a few ounces make, right? It wasn’t just the weight; the material was
very airy. I could tell that it would
allow air to flow through the shirt, which would not only help to cool me down
while I was running, but it would aid in evaporating the sweat and keeping the
shirt dry.
I took it
out for a hard 10 mile hilly run. I was
pushing a fairly hard pace and it was very hot out. I could tell in the first 5 minutes how much
I was going to love the GHST. Like I
said earlier, most tech tees are nothing special. I have run across a few shirts that stand
above the rest, but this shirt is amazing!
I didn’t feel restricted, it did not stick to my back when the sweat
really started flowing, and I did feel the air flow through the shirt (keeping
me cooler).
There were
only two negative things that I could point out. The first being that because the material is
so thin, it showed off my moobies (aka man boobs). Not a big deal though. The other thing is that the shirt is on sale
at the 2XU website for $51.99 + shipping.
It is on the high side for running shirts and I don’t know if I would
have paid for a shirt that expensive. I
can say that it is definitely worth every penny though.
Pros:
Uses X Lite Pro - the world’s lightest specialist running
fabric (weighs 86 grams)
Minimal seams
Special fabric to keep you cool (can lower your skin temp by
5 degrees)
Contoured raglan sleeves provide a comfortable fit.
UPF 50 fabric protection from the sun
Cons:
A tad bit pricey at $51.99 (but worth every penny)
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Note: I received this
product in exchange for a review. The review is my personal opinion of
the product and I was not required to give a particular opinion of it. I am not a doctor, so please use all of the products
that I review at your own risk.
hello,
ReplyDeletewhat size you are and what size you tested? I am interested in buying the t shirt but I am not sure about the right size for me (37 chest and 6 feet high).
Thanks
Hi Vaz, I have a 39" chest and am 5'9". I tested a size Medium which fit me well. It depends if you like tight shirts or more loose fitting shirts. I would probably recommend a Medium because of your height.
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