Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe Racing Goggles
The Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe is a premium racing goggle
designed for competitive swimmers who demand a secure
fit, excellent vision and advanced anti fog performance.
With its distinctive low profile design and extended
side temples, it is engineered to remain stable during
dives, turns and high speed swimming.
Popular among serious club swimmers and competitive
athletes, the Cobra Ultra Swipe combines Arena's
innovative Swipe Anti Fog Technology with a streamlined
hydrodynamic shape. It is designed for swimmers who
prioritise performance, stability and clear vision
during demanding training sessions and race day.
Swipe Anti Fog Technology
One of the biggest advantages of the Arena Cobra Ultra
Swipe is its innovative anti fog technology. Unlike
conventional anti fog coatings that gradually lose
their effectiveness, Swipe technology can be reactivated
by gently rubbing the inside of the lenses with your
fingertips while the goggles are underwater.
Arena states that the technology lasts up to ten times
longer than its original Cobra Ultra anti fog treatment,
helping swimmers maintain clear vision over extended
periods of use.
When the lenses begin to mist, wet them and gently
swipe the inside of each lens five times while underwater
to help reactivate the coating.
Low Profile Hydrodynamic Design
The Cobra Ultra Swipe features a slim, low profile
lens design intended to reduce drag and improve
stability in the water. Its distinctive semi rigid
side temples help keep the goggles securely positioned
during starts, turns and fast swimming.
This secure fit is particularly valuable for competitive
swimmers who want their goggles to remain in position
when diving from the starting blocks and pushing off
the walls.
Excellent Peripheral Vision
Clear vision is important when training and competing.
The Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe has a carefully shaped
lens designed to provide a wide field of vision,
including useful upward peripheral vision.
This can help swimmers see approaching walls, judge
their turns and maintain awareness of other swimmers
in their lane without unnecessarily changing their
head position.
Customisable Racing Fit
The Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe comes with five
interchangeable nose bridge sizes, allowing swimmers
to adjust the distance between the lenses and achieve
a more suitable fit for their face.
Its Japanese TPE seals are designed to provide a
secure seal around the eyes, while the dual silicone
strap allows tension to be adjusted for stability
during swimming.
Are Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe Goggles Right for You?
These are performance focused racing goggles with
a deliberately close fitting, low profile design.
They are particularly suited to competitive swimmers
who want a secure seal, minimal movement during
dives and turns, and advanced anti fog technology.
The firm, compact fit is not necessarily ideal for
everyone. The relatively small eye gaskets may feel
too narrow for swimmers with wider faces, and the
side temples provide a different feel from traditional
soft strap goggles.
If you prefer a softer, more spacious fit for relaxed
everyday swimming, a conventional training goggle
may be a better choice. However, if stability, vision
and racing performance are your priorities, the
Cobra Ultra Swipe is well worth considering.
Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe Features
- Swipe Anti Fog Technology
- Anti fog performance lasting up to ten times longer than the original Cobra Ultra treatment
- Low profile hydrodynamic lens design
- Semi rigid side temples for added stability
- Hard polycarbonate lenses
- Japanese TPE eye seals
- Five interchangeable nose bridge sizes
- Dual adjustable silicone strap
- Small fit racing design
Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe Goggles FAQs
What makes Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe goggles different?
Their main feature is Swipe Anti Fog Technology,
which can be reactivated underwater by gently
rubbing the inside of the lenses. They also have
a low profile racing design and extended side
temples for added stability.
How do you activate Swipe Anti Fog technology?
Wet the inside of the lenses and gently swipe
each lens five times with your fingertips
while the goggles are underwater.
Are Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe goggles suitable for training?
Yes. They can be used for regular competitive
swimming training as well as racing. Their secure
fit and long lasting anti fog technology make
them particularly useful for serious swimmers.
Do Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe goggles have a small fit?
Yes. They have a deliberately compact, low profile
racing design. Swimmers with wider faces may find
the eye seals too narrow, so it is worth considering
the fit carefully before purchasing.
Are Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe goggles good for beginners?
They can be used by beginners, but their firm
competition fit and premium racing features may
be unnecessary for someone who simply wants
comfortable goggles for occasional swimming.
A softer training goggle may be a better starting
point.
What is the difference between racing and training goggles?
Racing goggles generally prioritise a secure,
low profile fit and stability at speed. Training
goggles often place greater emphasis on softer
seals and everyday comfort. The Cobra Ultra Swipe
is designed primarily around competitive performance.
