HI all. I need help deciding what paddles to use. I just bought TYR Catalyst paddles size S. I am a male, 23 years old, weigh 150 and swim about 3-4 times a week. I would say that I am intermediate. Basically, I feel that the paddles provide too much resistance for me. Although, the Small size is what it recommened. I have no experience with paddles so I am un sure of how they are suppposed to feel. I am afriad that if I move a size smaller, my hands might be slightly too big for it. The XS is recommended for for males and females 11-12 years old. I am in a bind so any help would be appreciated!!!! Regards, Cliff :)
I have used the TYR Catalyst paddles and found them overly addicting so I switched to the Speedo Swim Foil devices. They don't have the addictive quality and, I believe, have helped me improve my stroke.
However, on pull sets, I still go without paddles about 80%-90% of the time. They are a nifty little training aid in my opinion.
My opinion is that these little toys aren't going to do irretrievable damage every 5th pull set or so (maybe once a week). I swim because I love it and find a little deviation from time to time actually helps my overall enjoyment.
Maybe you should use them if you like them.
I have used the TYR Catalyst paddles and found them overly addicting so I switched to the Speedo Swim Foil devices. They don't have the addictive quality and, I believe, have helped me improve my stroke.
However, on pull sets, I still go without paddles about 80%-90% of the time. They are a nifty little training aid in my opinion.
My opinion is that these little toys aren't going to do irretrievable damage every 5th pull set or so (maybe once a week). I swim because I love it and find a little deviation from time to time actually helps my overall enjoyment.
Maybe you should use them if you like them.
