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 use the FINIS "strapless" paddles a lot for catch work in freestyle. When I am doing more power pulling (such as a negative split set, or something where I need a little more speed) I will switch to the traditional speedo brand (I think...whatever the brand where "small" = green, medium = yellow, large = red, etc.).
I definitely think the FINIS paddles have done a lot of good for my stroke. I found that part of my stroke where I had bad technique caused me to lose the paddles. They stay on just fine when I focus on perfect stroke.
I use the FINIS "strapless" paddles a lot for catch work in freestyle. When I am doing more power pulling (such as a negative split set, or something where I need a little more speed) I will switch to the traditional speedo brand (I think...whatever the brand where "small" = green, medium = yellow, large = red, etc.).
I definitely think the FINIS paddles have done a lot of good for my stroke. I found that part of my stroke where I had bad technique caused me to lose the paddles. They stay on just fine when I focus on perfect stroke.
