I have been eyeing these paddles for a while:
Today at the pool one of the girls from a local swim team was doing her training and had them and leant them to me. My first reaction was “wow”…my fingers must have been flopping around doing nothing . I was doing a set of 20x100 (25 fly-75 free), so I got to use them for 8 of the 100’s and they felt like my ‘catch’ was 200% better (I know it was not, but it felt that way).
I have been swimming a lot for the past 6 months and this afternoon my lats feel a lot “heavier” than any swim this year (and I have done some hard swims this year). Maybe it was because the catch was a lot more firm.
Perhaps some of you guys could share your feedback and how to get the best out of these. Also played around with some breast stroke and catch seemed a lot better with these.
Dev
Dev,
I’m not as experienced as most on here but I have a set of the paddles. I’ve noticed that if I use them for a few sets throughout my training that my stroke is generally better, my entry, catch, and pull seem to improve. It’s also been great for a little more muscle load. I’m a fan for sure…
I have been eyeing these paddles for a while:
Today at the pool one of the girls from a local swim team was doing her training and had them and leant them to me. My first reaction was “wow”…my fingers must have been flopping around doing nothing . I was doing a set of 20x100 (25 fly-75 free), so I got to use them for 8 of the 100’s and they felt like my ‘catch’ was 200% better (I know it was not, but it felt that way).
I have been swimming a lot for the past 6 months and this afternoon my lats feel a lot “heavier” than any swim this year (and I have done some hard swims this year). Maybe it was because the catch was a lot more firm.
Perhaps some of you guys could share your feedback and how to get the best out of these. Also played around with some breast stroke and catch seemed a lot better with these.
Dev
Oddly enough, I was volunteering as a test guppy at a beginner coaches clinic last weekend and got a pair of Speedo finger paddles as a door prize for volunteering. Haven’t tried them out yet though.
Are you referring to the Agility Paddles?
If so, I love them. I have been using them for 2 years and I love how they keep me honest. If I get lazy, they fall off.
Are you referring to the Agility Paddles?
If so, I love them. I have been using them for 2 years and I love how they keep me honest. If I get lazy, they fall off.
I have the agility paddles too. Love them. But I think you can also cheat with them. You can literally have your forearm pulling back at 20 degrees relative to the horizontal and they will stay on because there is enough pressure (I have caught myself cheating to lower the workload from the surface of the paddle):
ha! Noted, I will pay attention to that portion of my stroke tomorrow. I will check out the finger paddles, they sounds like they could be a nice addition to the toy bag.
I have been eyeing these paddles for a while:
Today at the pool one of the girls from a local swim team was doing her training and had them and leant them to me. My first reaction was “wow”…my fingers must have been flopping around doing nothing . I was doing a set of 20x100 (25 fly-75 free), so I got to use them for 8 of the 100’s and they felt like my ‘catch’ was 200% better (I know it was not, but it felt that way).
I have been swimming a lot for the past 6 months and this afternoon my lats feel a lot “heavier” than any swim this year (and I have done some hard swims this year). Maybe it was because the catch was a lot more firm.
Perhaps some of you guys could share your feedback and how to get the best out of these. Also played around with some breast stroke and catch seemed a lot better with these.
Dev
Oddly enough, I was volunteering as a test guppy at a beginner coaches clinic last weekend and got a pair of Speedo finger paddles as a door prize for volunteering. Haven’t tried them out yet though.
Jason, I was unable to find the Finis finger paddles locally and got the speedo version which is pretty well the same thing. I watched some youtube videos and they mentioned using them with middle finger strap on. So I tried them that way and I found it way more natural than with the second wide strap. I really like them for all 4 strokes and I feel it is improving my catch, pull and finish… Will be good to see the progress after a month of using them and any changes becoming more ingrained when I take them off.
Are you referring to the Agility Paddles?
If so, I love them. I have been using them for 2 years and I love how they keep me honest. If I get lazy, they fall off.
I have the agility paddles too. Love them. But I think you can also cheat with them. You can literally have your forearm pulling back at 20 degrees relative to the horizontal and they will stay on because there is enough pressure (I have caught myself cheating to lower the workload from the surface of the paddle):
Ive got these. The only thing I dont like is Im trying to angle down my reach before the catch and unless my reach is extended strait and above the water before the catch they get yanked off my hands.
Are you referring to the Agility Paddles?
If so, I love them. I have been using them for 2 years and I love how they keep me honest. If I get lazy, they fall off.
Ditto. Have had 4 different types of paddles over the last few years and these are the best and arguably most effective.