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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I have a pair of Freestyler paddles, and they are very good. The "instant" improvement thing is misleading (duh!). The design of this paddle makes you use a flat hand entry (rather than thumb first), and if used properly they can improve your stroke. Again, this is the design of the paddle. They're only strapped on to one finger, so people with bad form, used to wearing paddles strapped on the fingers & the wrist whave found this paddle frustrating. It moves around on you if your form is not good.
On the other hand, these can only be used for freestyle (again due to the design), so if you only want one pair of paddles in your bag, the Freestyler is not the right paddle to use.
I have a pair of Freestyler paddles, and they are very good. The "instant" improvement thing is misleading (duh!). The design of this paddle makes you use a flat hand entry (rather than thumb first), and if used properly they can improve your stroke. Again, this is the design of the paddle. They're only strapped on to one finger, so people with bad form, used to wearing paddles strapped on the fingers & the wrist whave found this paddle frustrating. It moves around on you if your form is not good.
On the other hand, these can only be used for freestyle (again due to the design), so if you only want one pair of paddles in your bag, the Freestyler is not the right paddle to use.
