Anyone have any suggestions? I’m planing to use it to hopefully polish up my catch and pull.
small speedo basic rectangular paddle is all you need. take off the wrist strap, just use the loop for your middle finger.
I could not be happier with these. I love them.
Speedo Contoured Swim Paddles
I use the small TYR catalyst.
jaretj
I use a pair that look similar to this:
http://www.triboutique.ca/Speedo-IM-Tech-Hand-Paddles-p/speedo_imtech.htm?1=1&CartID=0
As mentioned, take the wrist strap off and just use the loop around the middle finger.
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Strokemakers or Tyr catalyst. IMO these are 2 of the better if not best paddles on the market for general use.
Do not buy paddles too big. (classic triathlete mistake & here’s the accompanying joke: how can you spot a triathlete in the pool? Look for the slowest swimmer with the biggest paddles - I’m here all week folks follow me on twitter for more swim jokes) Many triathletes swim in a size or two too big. Most triathletes if they swam in HS should be using the green or smaller stroke makers (size 1 or smaller) and the yellow or smaller catalysts (size S iirc and smaller).
When you are in less good or poor swim shape sizing down one size is not a bad option. At all. Then as you develop better swim shape move up to the bigger size.
Remove the wrist strap. That way when the paddle falls off you’ll have a better idea of where your stroke is sloppy.
You want flat paddles not the one’s that cup. When you swim you want a flat palm, not a cupped palm. You also want your fingers spread apart slightly, a few mm. Firm but not rigid hands and fingers when you swim, same with paddles.
Have you tried or do you have thoughts on the Finis Agility paddles? They are smaller, and they have no straps so they fall off if your entry or finish is bad.
I use these paddles from Finis - they are super small and basically just make you aware of entry, catch, and follow through. http://www.finisinc.com/equipment/technical-products/paddles/sculling-finger-paddles-sr.html
They provide great feedback - I use them with only the middle finger loop. Avoid the dinner plates - it’s not an all you can eat buffet.
FINIS Freestyler
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Specifically designed for freestyle.
Finis Agility Paddles here as well, they’re awesome, allow your fingers to stay spread slightly apart, and I feel like it is a very true representation of how my hand grabs water during my pull.
Finis Agility Paddles here as well, they’re awesome, allow your fingers to stay spread slightly apart, and I feel like it is a very true representation of how my hand grabs water during my pull.
+2 to the agility paddle. IT’s also great to not have to switch up paddles when doing other stroke drills. I can do breast, butterfly and freestyle with these bad boys and if done wrong I’ll know as they fall off. I have 2 other sets of paddles in my bag that I rarely ever use, including the aforementioned freestyler and the bolster. Agility’s are used 99% of the time while the other collect dust.
If you want to improve catch and overall connection between the arm and the core, try VoloBlades by AquaVolo.
I have not, but they look interesting. Since I already have 5 pair of paddles 6 can not be one too many. I’ll have to pick up a pair and try them out.
If you want to improve catch and overall connection between the arm and the core, try VoloBlades by AquaVolo.
I’m not a very good swimmer but I’ve been using these and like them a lot. I think they’re helping with my crappy catch and pull quite a bit.
Have you tried or do you have thoughts on the Finis Agility paddles? They are smaller, and they have no straps so they fall off if your entry or finish is bad.
Those look awesome. I tend to leave my swim gear in the car, and no degrading elastic sounds fantastic.
I use the agility paddles all the time. Here is another toy from Finis that use when I do drills - the forarm fulcrum. Helps focus on the forearm position during the pull. Really helps get the arm position correct when setting up the catch.
Hey DD, when you set up the strokemakers - do you use the finger holes they suggested or different ones?
Another vote for finis agility paddles.