Pro by Swix: What is the difference between Performance Speed, High Speed, and Top Speed?

October 16, 2023 Thomas Kuus Comments

What is the difference between Swix Performance Speed, High Speed, and Top Speed?

In this post, we'll describe the differences and help you navigate the fast-paced realm of Pro by Swix so you can make informed choices for your skiing needs.

Let's get started!

Swix introduces an innovative range of ski waxes called Pro by Swix

 

Pro by Swix is a new performance Glide Wax System that is 100% fluoro-free, biodegradable and non-toxic. The Pro System is divided into three levels of performance called Performance Speed, High Speed and Top Speed, and each level has its own performance standards, so whether you are a professional skier chasing seconds or a recreational skier chasing a dream, the New Pro Wax System will help you get there.

 

PS = Performance Speed = Made for recreational skiers and for training purposes

 

Performance Speed level has been designed for training and recreational use. It is the first category in the Pro System. It has been crafted with high-quality base-wax materials made for recreational skiers/riders and for training purposes for the racing community.

These waxes should be ironed on, scraped and brushed.

There are five waxes in this category to cover all temperature ranges from -10C - +10C.

PS5 Turquoise Glider -10°...-18°C, 180g	SWIX PS6 Blue Glider -6°...-12°C, 180g	SWIX PS7 Violet Glider -2°...-8°C, 60g	SWIX PS8 Red Glider +4°...-4°C, 180g	SWIX PS10 Yellow Glider +10°...-0°C, 180g

HS = High Speed = For ambitious skiers and racers

The High Speed category is the 2nd category in the Pro System and is made with a high degree of quality raw materials, giving the High Speed more outstanding durability and performance than the Performance Speed category.

The High-Speed category was created for the avid skier or rider looking for ultra-performance and durability for a hard day on the snow. The category is often used for junior racing, High School racing, and casual competitions.

This category also has five waxes to cover all temperature ranges from -10C - +10C. High speed exists as both hot wax and liquid products.  These waxes should be ironed-on scraped, and brushed.

SWIX HS5-18 High Speed 5 Turquoise Glider -10°C...-18°C	SWIX HS6-18 High Speed 6 Blue Glider -6°C...-12°C	SWIX HS7-18 High Speed 7 Violet Glider -2°C...-8°C	SWIX HS8-18 High Speed 8 Red Glider +4°...-4°C	SWIX HS10-18 High Speed 10 Yellow Glider +10°...0°C

High-Speed Liquids

High Speed also comes in an easy-to-apply Liquid category with four different waxes to cover all temperatures and should be applied differently than the hot waxes.

SWIX HS06L-12 High Speed Liquid Blue Glider -4°...-12°C, 125ml	SWIX HS07L-12 High Speed Liquid Violet Glider -2°...-7°C, 125ml	SWIX HS08L-12 High Speed Liquid Red Glider +4°...-4°C, 125ml	SWIX HS10L-12 Liquid Yellow Glider +10°...+2°C, 125ml

TS = Top Speed = For racing

 

Top Speed is the 3rd category in the Pro Wax System and possesses the highest quality raw materials for the most durable and fastest performance a skier or rider can expect.

The TS category has three different product types: TS-black solid, TS-liquid, and TS-powder.

 

TS-Black is made for transformed and dirty snow. 

TSB exists in 5 different hot waxes for all temperatures, and it has excellent dirt-repellent properties.

 

SWIX TS05B-4 Top Speed 5 Black Glider -10°C...-18°C, 40g	SWIX TS06B-4 Top Speed 6 Black Glider -6°C...-12°C, 40g	SWIX TS07B-4 Top Speed 7 Black Glider -2°...-8°C, 40g	SWIX TS08B-4 Top Speed 8 Black Glider -4°...+4°C, 40g	SWIX TS10B-4 Top Speed 10 Black Glider 0°C...+10°C, 40g

 

TS-Liquids

 

TS-Liquid exists in four different liquids for all conditions.

The product can be used alone or on top of any hot wax in the Pro system. To be applied using roto-fleece without having to use a waxing iron.

SWIX TS06L-12 Top Speed 6 Blue Liquid Glider -4°C...-12°C, 50ml	SWIX TS07L-12 Top Speed 7 Violet Liquid Glider -2°C...-7°C, 50ml	SWIX TS08L-12 Top Speed 8 Red Liquid Glider -4°C...+4°C, 50ml	SWIX TS10L-12 Top Speed 10 Yellow Liquid Glider +10°C...+2°C, 50ml

 

TS-Powders

 

TS-Powders exist in five different products: TSP 5, 6, 7, 8, 10.

The product can be used alone or on top of any hot wax in the Pro system. To be applied using roto-fleece without having to use a waxing iron.

These are newly developed products with raw materials that are exclusive only to Swix. TS-Powders have really good performance and are extremely durable.

 

SWIX TSP05-4 Top Speed Turquoise Powder -8°...-15°C, 40g	SWIX TSP06-4 Top Speed Blue Powder -5°...-10°C, 40g	SWIX TSP07-4 Top Speed Violet Powder -2°...-7°C, 40g	SWIX TSP08-4 Top Speed Red Powder +4°...-4°C, 40g	SWIX TSP10-4 Top Speed Yellow Powder +10°...0°C, 40g

TS Turbo = The Top Speed Turbo

(TST) is a new racing wax line developed especially for roto wool application.

Roto-wool waxing has received increased attention due to its excellent performance, especially in cold conditions.

TST gives a unique “feeling” on the skis, especially when skating, which allows for swift acceleration.

TST offers a unique combination of water repellency, dirt repellency, durability, and exceptional hardness. This combination makes TST the fastest and most advanced next-generation Swix racing wax.

Swix TST05 Top Speed Turbo, 20g	Swix TST06 Top Speed Turbo, 20g	Swix TST07 Top Speed Turbo, 20g	Swix TST08 Top Speed Turbo, 20g	Swix TST10 Top Speed Turbo, 20g

VP line = fluoro-free kick wax

The VP line is available in the same system as other kick waxes from Swix, covering all temperatures from minus 20 degrees to plus two degrees.

The VP-line is primarily designed for racers and ambitious non-racing individuals but can also be used by recreational skiers who want the optimal skiing experience.

The VP line waxes replace the former VR-line that contained fluoro. You can also read a more detailed overview of the VP line here.

SWIX VP30 Pro Light Blue Grip Wax -8°...-16°C, 45g	SWIX VP50 Pro Violet Grip Wax 0°...-3°C, 45g	SWIX VP60 Pro Violet/Red Grip Wax +2°...-1°C, 45g	SWIX VP65 Pro Black/Red Grip Wax +2°...0°C, 45g

We hope you enjoy this new line of products from Swix.

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