Swimming tech has reached an interesting inflection point. While fitness trackers flood the market with incremental upgrades, Form continues pushing boundaries that actually matter to serious swimmers. The company’s latest Smart Swim 2 Pro addresses real durability concerns that have plagued augmented reality goggles since their inception.
Resilient As Can Be
Built around Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 lenses, the Pro model represents Form’s most resilient offering yet. Anyone who’s spent time in open water knows how quickly standard plastic lenses accumulate scratches from sand, salt, and general abuse. The glass upgrade adds minimal weight (we’re talking mere grams) but promises a significantly longer lifespan for the goggles’ optical components.
Breaking the Anti-Fog Cycle
The most useful aspect of the Smart Swim 2 Pro might just be Form’s approach to fog prevention. Rather than relying on factory-applied coatings that inevitably degrade, the Pro includes a user-applied anti-fog solution that’s 25% baby shampoo and 75% water. Form has essentially productized what pool veterans have known for decades, complete with proper ratios and application guidance.
Each Pro ships with enough solution for over 175 applications, turning fog management into a simple pre-swim ritual that takes ten seconds. You just apply one spray per lens, spread, rinse, and then swim.
Tech That Actually Serves Swimming
The Smart Swim 2 foundation remains unchanged, which means you’re getting the same proven AR display tech that solidified Form as a major player in the space. Real-time metrics, like pace, stroke rate, heart rate, and distance, appear in your peripheral vision without disrupting your stroke mechanics. An optical heart rate sensor eliminates the need for chest straps or wrist devices, which is crucial if you’re one of those swimmers who finds external monitors restrictive. It all appears on the 72×40 pixel display, which is visible for up to -3 prescription strength.
For open water enthusiasts, SwimStraight’s digital compass helps maintain bearing without breaking stroke rhythm. Pool swimmers get automatic lap counting and stroke detection that actually works on a reliable level. And 14 hours of battery life can get you through even the most ambitious training sessions.
The Premium Question
Form’s subscription model continues to be divisive among swimmers. Core functionality like metrics, heart rate, and basic tracking requires no ongoing fees. However, Premium features like guided workouts, training plans, and the SwimStraight compass cost $9.99 monthly.
There are some new Premium additions as well, including HeadCoach Plans for adaptive training, Smart Set for real-time interval building, and the upcoming HeadCoach Insights for post-swim analysis. Form claims Premium subscribers see 1.4x speed improvements compared to hardware-only users, though take that with a grain of salt.
Spec Sheet
Model: Form Smart Swim 2 Pro
Display: 72×40 pixel AR overlay
Lenses: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Heart Rate: Optical sensor (built-in)
Battery Life: 14 hours
Water Rating: Pool, open water, swim spa compatible
UV Protection: 98% harmful ray blocking
Connectivity: Bluetooth (iOS/Android)
Prescription Compatibility: Up to -3 strength
Premium Subscription: $9.99/month (1 month free trial)
Pricing & Availability
The Smart Swim 2 Pro is now available for $329 — $50 above the standard Smart Swim 2. Premium subscriptions start at $10 a month, but you get a 1 month free trial to start out.
Recap
Form Smart Swim 2 Pro
Form upgrades its flagship smart AR swimming goggles with Gorilla Glass, an anti-fog spray, and new Premium features.
