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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Below is what finis writes about thier Freestyler Hand Paddles
Do you think it's true or not?
Patented skeg technology teaches proper freestyle technique with instantaneous results.
The Freestyler is the only hand paddle designed specifically for freestyle. With its unique shape and design, swimmers can improve the more technical aspects of their freestyle stroke during daily training. Benefits such as high elbows, maximum extension, proper hand position and entry will be a natural and instant result of using the Freestyler hand paddle. This patented skeg design uses the same principles of a surfboard. With proper hand entry, the skeg channels the hand forward for maximum extension with every stroke. This paddle is not designed for resistance and strength training, but is intended as a training aid to improve technique and efficiency.
www.finisinc.com/products-tr-handpaddles.shtml
If we do away with the advertising speak"will be a natural and instant result " (I mean come on...puhlease...that's like saying as set of Ping golf clubs with their superior aerodynamic design will instantly produce a better golf swing:rolleyes:) they might acually be quite useful. They seem to be constructed less for resistance and more for forward hand entry. Interesting. Still it is going to be difficult to say one way or the other without trying them. Just don't expect any miraculous results: that's all.
Syd
Below is what finis writes about thier Freestyler Hand Paddles
Do you think it's true or not?
Patented skeg technology teaches proper freestyle technique with instantaneous results.
The Freestyler is the only hand paddle designed specifically for freestyle. With its unique shape and design, swimmers can improve the more technical aspects of their freestyle stroke during daily training. Benefits such as high elbows, maximum extension, proper hand position and entry will be a natural and instant result of using the Freestyler hand paddle. This patented skeg design uses the same principles of a surfboard. With proper hand entry, the skeg channels the hand forward for maximum extension with every stroke. This paddle is not designed for resistance and strength training, but is intended as a training aid to improve technique and efficiency.
www.finisinc.com/products-tr-handpaddles.shtml
If we do away with the advertising speak"will be a natural and instant result " (I mean come on...puhlease...that's like saying as set of Ping golf clubs with their superior aerodynamic design will instantly produce a better golf swing:rolleyes:) they might acually be quite useful. They seem to be constructed less for resistance and more for forward hand entry. Interesting. Still it is going to be difficult to say one way or the other without trying them. Just don't expect any miraculous results: that's all.
Syd
