KIT ZONE
POLAR GRIT X PRO
“The Pro’s major evolution is the battery of physical tests seen on the Vantage and now available here”
£439 Is the Grit X Pro enough of an upgrade to justify the spend?
Polar’s original Grit X is one of our favourite training watches of recent times. The new X Pro features minor upgrades, plus a swathe of functions seen on the Vantage V2, which we reviewed recently.
When it comes to pure multisport, you’re given the usuals, namely GPS and heart rate information on open-water swimming, pool swimming, triathlon mode, cycling (road, indoor, mountain biking) and running (trail, road, treadmill). The GPS is very good, picking up and retaining signal reliably; the optical heart rate’s solid for its kind, delivering reasonable chest-strap accuracy until you crank up the running. When you’re tuned into GPS mode, battery life’s around 40hrs. That’s good, albeit a modicum of power’s saved by the brightness of display. It’s okay but not pin-sharp.
The Pro’s major evolution is the battery of physical tests seen on the Vantage. You can now assess your multisport performance via cycling FTP tests, a running VO2max test,
