Find Your Perfect Tint: A Guide to THEMAGIC5 Goggles for Every Athlete and Every Condition

At THEMAGIC5, we believe your goggles should do three things flawlessly: keep water out, feel comfortable, and give you the clearest possible view. That’s why every pair is custom-fit using our Optimal Fitting Technology (OFT), adapting to your unique facial structure for a leak-free, secure, and fast swim. But fit is only half the story—choosing the right lens tint can dramatically improve clarity, comfort, and performance in different environments.

Here’s your athlete-focused guide to THEMAGIC5 lens tints, how they perform in real-world conditions, and which ones to choose depending on your sport, training, and race day.

How Tint Impacts Your Swim: 

• Outdoor brightness and glare: Darker and/or mirrored tints reduce glare and eye strain under strong sunlight.
• Indoor lighting: Light to medium tints or clear lenses preserve detail and color in pool environments with even light.
• Low-light conditions: Clear or lightly tinted lenses maximize brightness and visibility at dawn, dusk, or cloudy days.
• Water color and clarity: Clear lenses shine in darker or murkier waters; mirrored lenses help with surface glare in bright, reflective conditions.

Meet the Tints

Blue Magic Mirror Gold

• What it is: Our #1 best-selling mirrored goggle. A blue base tint paired with a gold mirror for clear, crisp vision across most conditions.
• Best for: Universal use—indoor pools, outdoor training, and medium-to-bright days. If conditions turn very sunny, consider stepping up to Smoke Magic or Black Magic Mirror Silver.
  

Athlete example:

• Age-group triathletes: One-goggle solution for training and racing across pools and open water.
• Masters swimmers: Reliable clarity in different pool lighting; mirror helps reduce glare from bright windows and overhead lights.

Smoke Magic

• What it is: A versatile, medium-dark tint designed to protect against sun while maintaining clear vision indoors and outdoors.
• Best for: Sunny days, outdoor pools, open water; also flexible enough for indoor training.
  
  
  

Athlete example:

• Competitive pool swimmers: Ideal for outdoor meets or training under bright skylights; still comfortable indoors without overly dimming the field of view.
• Triathletes: Great all-rounder for variable race-day light—morning sun on the bike-to-swim transition or cloud breaks mid-race—without committing to a fully dark lens.

Black Magic Mirror Silver

• What it is: Our darkest tint and a favorite of US Olympian Ben Kanute. Built for high-glare, high-sun environments.
• Best for: Outdoor swimming on sunny days, bright open water races, and reflective surfaces like calm lakes or oceans at midday.
  
  

Athlete example:

• Elite triathletes: Race-day weapon when the sun is high and glare is intense; reduces squinting and visual fatigue during sighting.
• Open water specialists: Helps maintain crisp sight lines to buoys in bright conditions where surface glare is a challenge.

Blue Magic (Non-Mirrored)

• What it is: A non-mirrored lens with a subtle blue tint. Designed for indoor swimming or outdoor use when light exposure isn’t significant.
• Best for: Indoor pools, overcast or early/late outdoor sessions where you don’t need glare reduction.
  
  
  

Athlete example:

• Competitive pool swimmers: Training staple—accurate color and lane visibility under standard pool lights.
• Recreational swimmers: Comfortable vision without dimming; great for technique sessions where visual detail matters.

Pink Magic Mirror Gold

• What it is: Mirrored without being heavily tinted—stylish and functional for indoor and lower-light outdoor settings.
• Best for: Indoor pools, cloudy outdoor days, shaded open water, and athletes who prefer mirror without losing brightness.

Athlete example:

• Collegiate swimmers: Perfect for indoor meets—mirror reduces glare from overhead lights while preserving brightness.
• Recreational athletes: Versatile, eye-friendly brightness with a standout aesthetic.

Clear Magic

• What it is: A clear lens offering maximum brightness and visibility.
• Best for: Darker waters (lakes, oceans), early morning pool sessions, dawn/dusk swims, and any low-light scenario.
  
  
  

Athlete example:

• Open water swimmers: Early-morning training in low-light or murky water where you need every bit of brightness.
• Triathletes: Pre-dawn warm-ups; helps read buoys and water texture when the sun hasn’t fully risen.

How Different Athletes Should Choose

Competitive Pool Swimmers

• Training variety: Blue Magic (non-mirrored) for daily indoor sessions; Blue Magic Mirror Gold when overhead glare is an issue.
• Meet day: Smoke Magic for outdoor competitions; Blue Magic Mirror Gold indoors. Black Magic Mirror Silver if finals are outdoors and sunny.
• Visibility priority: Choose lighter tints indoors to keep turns, walls, and lane markings crisp.
  
  

Triathletes

• One-goggle race setup: Blue Magic Mirror Gold for most races with variable conditions.
• Sunny race day: Black Magic Mirror Silver to cut glare during sighting and maintain focus.
• Early start or cloudy: Pink Magic Mirror Gold or Smoke Magic for balanced brightness and mild glare control; Clear Magic if pre-dawn and low light.
• Training toolkit: Keep two lenses—one dark (Black Magic Mirror Silver) and one light (Blue Magic or Clear Magic)—to match the day’s conditions.
  
  

Open Water Swimmers

• Bright midday: Black Magic Mirror Silver to reduce eye strain and help with buoy sighting.
• Overcast or mixed light: Smoke Magic for flexibility across changing skies.
• Murky/dark water or dawn/dusk: Clear Magic for maximum visibility and confidence.
  
  

Recreational and Fitness Swimmers

• Indoor routine: Blue Magic or Pink Magic Mirror Gold for comfortable, bright vision with optional mirror.
• Outdoor community pool: Smoke Magic for sun protection with clear vision; Black Magic Mirror Silver if it’s very bright.
• Early morning: Clear Magic to make the most of limited light.

Quick Selection Cheat Sheet

• Very sunny outdoors: Black Magic Mirror Silver
• Sunny to mixed light outdoors: Smoke Magic or Blue Magic Mirror Gold
• Indoor pools: Blue Magic (non-mirrored) or Pink Magic Mirror Gold
• Low light or murky water: Clear Magic
• One-goggle-for-everything: Blue Magic Mirror Gold
  
  
  
  

Why Fit Still Matters Most

No matter the tint, comfort and seal are non-negotiable. THEMAGIC5 goggles are custom-produced using your facial scan through our Optimal Fitting Technology (OFT), ensuring the gasket aligns to your unique contours for a secure, leak-free experience. That means you get the performance benefits of the perfect tint—without distraction.

Included with every pair: a protective goggle case to keep your lenses scratch-free and race-ready.

Ready to find your perfect view? Choose your tint based on your environment and sport, and let your custom-fit THEMAGIC5 goggles do the rest.