Pros and cons of swim cap for bald swimmer

RE: Pros and cons of swim cap for bald swimmer

Kurt Dickson — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:31:09 GMT

I've wondered the same question. I keep my hair pretty short for meets and only wear a cap for 200 or less. I overheat too easily for longer races and feel, in balance, it would not help me.

RE: Pros and cons of swim cap for bald swimmer

__steve__ — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 11:07:42 GMT

I bet there is little difference in drag between a bald and cap worn head. The only other benefits would be thermal, goggle stability, and visibility. Stephan Nystrand never wore a cap, and went 20 and 26 resp. for 50m fr and br, and 45 for 100m fr.

RE: Pros and cons of swim cap for bald swimmer

ForceDJ — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:57:56 GMT

I think your concerns kind of depend one which event/distance you're swimming. Fifty free??? Maybe. Beyond that...probably not so much. Dan

RE: Pros and cons of swim cap for bald swimmer

Former Member — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 09:48:21 GMT

Dan, I swim 50, 100, and 200 breaststroke. I also swim fly and IM. Thanks! Ryan

RE: Pros and cons of swim cap for bald swimmer

Evan Ekman — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 02:59:34 GMT

I am a cap wearer, but honestly, hate them. they make me feel a bit claustrophobic and heat can be an issue. I am a sprinter so these things are not a huge deal. My assumption is that I am faster with it on. In the past few years, I have noticed my forehead getting bigger :afraid:and perhaps because of this, something new appeared in the "cons" column. As some may remember, summer Nationals in Portland was insanely hot. There was no way to avoid sweating before your races. Because of the pre race sweat under my cap, my cap came off within about 25 meters of the 100 fly. I have learned how to avoid this, but when it is uber hot, something to think about.