Mrs. Palmers Wax - Warm
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Ultra Sticky Warm Water Grip
Mrs. Palmers Warm Water surf wax is formulated for water temperatures of 24°C (75°F) and warmer. Built around Australia's surf culture, it has become the country's best selling surf wax and is trusted by surfers who demand grip that holds through every session.
Traction 2000 Additive Technology
The defining feature of Mrs. Palmers wax is its proprietary Traction 2000 additive. This ingredient does two jobs at once: it increases the stick factor beyond what standard paraffin wax delivers, and it resists breaking down in the water. Most waxes soften and slide as a session wears on. Mrs. Palmers stays grippy. The longer you surf, the more you feel the difference.
Give the bar a rub and the feeling just keeps getting better. That is the Traction 2000 effect in practice: grip that builds rather than fades.
Mrs. Palmers Surf Wax Temperature Guide
Choosing the right wax formula for your water temperature is the single most important wax decision you make. Apply a warm water formula to cold water and the wax hardens and becomes unworkable. Apply a cold water formula to warm water and the wax melts into a slick that offers no grip at all.
The Warm formula is calibrated for water at 24°C (approximately 75°F) and above. This covers tropical destinations, summer surf in warm climates, and the South Florida coast through the warmer months. If your water temperature falls below that threshold, Mrs. Palmers also produces Cool, Cold, and Tropical formulas to match other conditions.
Always match the wax to the water, not the air temperature. The ocean temperature is what determines which formula grips and which one fails.
How to Apply
For best results, start with a clean, dry board. Apply a base coat first if the deck is bare fiberglass or a fresh repair. Then apply the Warm formula in small overlapping circles until a consistent bumpy texture builds across the standing area. The Traction 2000 additive activates through friction, so a good rub-in with the bar builds grip faster than light strokes.
Top up between sessions as needed. Because the formula resists breakdown in the water, a well-applied coat holds up across multiple outings before a full re-wax is required.
About Mrs. Palmers
Mrs. Palmers is an Australian surf wax brand with a straightforward promise: ultra sticky, dependable grip in every bar. The brand's tagline, "The Best Grip Around," is backed by decades of use in Australian lineups where surf conditions are demanding and surfers are unforgiving of gear that does not perform. Imported and available at Island Water Sports in store and online.
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Specifications
- Water Temperature
- 24°C (75°F) and warmer
- Formula
- Warm Water
- Key Technology
- Traction 2000 additive for increased stick factor and long-lasting grip
- Net Weight
- 70g
- Origin
- Imported
- Gender
- Unisex
Frequently Asked Questions
- What water temperature is Mrs. Palmers Warm surf wax designed for?
- The Warm formula is designed for water temperatures of 24°C (approximately 75°F) and above. Use it in tropical or warm-summer surf conditions. For cooler water, Mrs. Palmers offers Cool, Cold, and Tropical formulas calibrated to those ranges.
- What is the Mrs. Palmers surf wax temperature guide?
- Mrs. Palmers produces distinct wax formulas matched to water temperature ranges: Tropical (very warm), Warm (24°C and above), Cool (mid-range temperatures), and Cold (cold water). Always select your formula based on water temperature, not air temperature, for proper grip.
- What makes Mrs. Palmers wax different from other surf wax brands?
- Mrs. Palmers uses a Traction 2000 additive that increases stick factor and resists breakdown during a surf session. The result is grip that holds and even improves the longer you surf, rather than softening and sliding like standard paraffin wax.
- Do I need a base coat under Mrs. Palmers Warm wax?
- On a bare or freshly cleaned deck, applying a base coat first helps the top coat bond and builds a better bump texture. Mrs. Palmers makes a dedicated base coat for this purpose. On a board that already has wax buildup, you can apply the Warm formula directly as a top-up coat.
- What are the ingredients in Mrs. Palmers surf wax?
- The full ingredient list is printed on the packaging. The formulation includes a Traction 2000 additive that distinguishes Mrs. Palmers from standard paraffin-only waxes. Check the bar wrapper for the complete composition.
- Is Mrs. Palmers surf wax good for warm water surfing in South Florida?
- Yes. The Warm formula is well suited to South Florida water conditions through the warmer months, when ocean temperatures regularly reach 24°C and above. It is stocked at Island Water Sports in store and online for exactly this climate.