FCS MR TFX Twin + 1 Review

9.4/ 10 Estimated score

9.4

Estimated from 3 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average price$136Range $104–$152 across 3 retailersSee sources

Mark Richards' four-time world-title twin-fin template. The original 1970s TFX template re-issued for the FCS Original (Dual Tab) plug system — the reference twin fin the modern twin-fin boom is built on. Twin + stabiliser configuration.

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Quick specs

System: FCS Original (Dual Tab)
Type: Twin + 1 (2 side fins + trailer)
Template: MR TFX — 4x world-title signature
Construction: Performance Glass
Rider size: 60–90 kg
Best for: Modern twin fins — Firewire Seaside, Album Twinsman, JS Black Baron

Mark Richards' original TFX (Twin Fin eXperimental) template is the most historically significant fin design in surfing — it won four consecutive world titles from 1979 to 1982 and defined the modern twin-fin outline.

The FCS re-issue keeps the original outline and foil. Ridden as a straight twin, it delivers the classic speed-through-flat-sections feel; add the small trailer and it holds a hard rail more like a thruster.

Pros & cons

Mark Richards' authentic four-world-title twin-fin template
The reference set most modern twin-fin reviews are benchmarked against
Fits FCS Original (Dual Tab) boxes on classic and modern twin-fin shapes
Long base + upright tip = drive with hold, unlike keel twins

FCS Original system — will NOT fit FCS II or Futures boxes
Overkill on ultra-loose keel-twin shapes (use Modern Keel instead)
Divisive with quad riders — twin+1 is not a quad substitute

How it surfs

Best matched with modern twin-fin shapes designed around the MR outline: Firewire Seaside, Album Twinsman, JS Black Baron 3, Lost Rad Ripper. Most of these boards are shipped or reviewed with MR TFX as the reference set.

Only sold in the FCS Original (Dual Tab) system. For FCS II boxes, the equivalent is the FCS II Modern Keel; for Futures boxes, the closest analogue is the Rasta or Machado twin.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

Size	Volume	Rider weight	Best for
One size	Base 4.63" / Depth 4.87" (twin) + trailer	60–90 kg	All

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
FCS MR TFX Twin+1	Upright twin with drive	Waist to overhead	9.4
FCS II Modern Keel	Loose modern keel twin	Small to head-high	9.2
Futures Rasta Keel	Classic keel twin	Ankle to shoulder	9.0

Verdict

The most historically significant fin template in surfing. The reference twin for any modern twin-fin board designed off MR's outline.

Estimated score: 9.4 / 10

Estimated from 3 independent sources — none publish numeric scores. See sources below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score

9.4/ 10

9.4

3 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
Blink Surf — MR Twin Set 78 Series Review	No numeric score	"MR's original retro '78 twin template — intended to be used without a stabiliser for maximum drive and pivot."
FCS Community — The FCS II MR Twin	No numeric score	"A contemporary twist on Mark's original 4x World Title twin fin design. Produces exceptional drive and speed with enough control to push through turns."
Hawaiian South Shore — MR Twin + 1	No numeric score	"A perfect blend of speed and control — MR's template with a modern stabiliser."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price

$136

$104–$152 · 3 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Cleanline Surf (Neo Glass Eco)	$104	-$32	Visit
FCS	$152	+$16	Visit
Cleanline Surf (PC Twin+1)	$152	+$16	Visit

Frequently asked questions

MR Twin vs a keel twin — what's the difference?+

Keels have a long base and short depth for pure speed and glide (classic fish feel). MR is upright with a longer tip — it drives forward AND holds a hard rail. Modern twin fins like the Seaside are designed around MR-style templates, not keels.

Twin or twin + trailer?+

Trailer in for hold and thruster-like turning. Trailer out for maximum drive and looseness. Most reviewers ride the Twinsman/Seaside twin+1; keels tend to be run as pure twins.

Will these fit an FCS II board?+

No. FCS Original (Dual Tab) is a different plug system. The FCS II equivalent is the Modern Keel Twin.