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've been using hand paddles for years, both the old square red ones in college in the 80s, and now for the various Tyr and Strokemaker ones for about 10 years as a masters swimmer (i'm soon to be 41). I like to use them for a set of maybe 900 to 1000 yards, maybe during some hypox work. They really let concentrate on stroke form and also distance per stroke.
Paddles aren't for everyone. If you can use them, and they help, they do it. If they don't help, then don't bother. I'm like that with pull buoys. Never liked them, they make me swim like crap and throw my stroke off like crazy. I would rather let me legs just drag on their own that use a buoy, ymmv.
i've been using hand paddles for years, both the old square red ones in college in the 80s, and now for the various Tyr and Strokemaker ones for about 10 years as a masters swimmer (i'm soon to be 41). I like to use them for a set of maybe 900 to 1000 yards, maybe during some hypox work. They really let concentrate on stroke form and also distance per stroke.
Paddles aren't for everyone. If you can use them, and they help, they do it. If they don't help, then don't bother. I'm like that with pull buoys. Never liked them, they make me swim like crap and throw my stroke off like crazy. I would rather let me legs just drag on their own that use a buoy, ymmv.
