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 :)
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Note most teenagers and people in their 20's that get injuries are more likely to swim at the pre-national and national level. The reason why is the heavy yardage they do compared to other swimmers. A teenager that only swims strokes at the B to AA level probably has less injuries because of less mileage. Also, college swimmers in division 3 and community college suffer less injuries than Division one swimmers. Note the elite swimmers are more likely to have operations on their shoulders because they are more likley to swim over the 15,000 mark. Paddles might caused some of their injury but yardage over the 10,000 mark certainly can cause injuries.
Note most teenagers and people in their 20's that get injuries are more likely to swim at the pre-national and national level. The reason why is the heavy yardage they do compared to other swimmers. A teenager that only swims strokes at the B to AA level probably has less injuries because of less mileage. Also, college swimmers in division 3 and community college suffer less injuries than Division one swimmers. Note the elite swimmers are more likely to have operations on their shoulders because they are more likley to swim over the 15,000 mark. Paddles might caused some of their injury but yardage over the 10,000 mark certainly can cause injuries.
