Contoured paddles vs. Flat paddles

Former Member
Former Member
Howdy folks, Currently I am using speedo's contoured swim paddles and they work great, but it is time for me to move up to the next size. Is there a difference between these paddles and other "flat" paddles (meaning will one or the other be more effective for training)? Or does it just come down to personal preference? Thanks
Parents
  • My strokes are far from perfect, I like my coffee with cream and scotch over ice, no whisky. But, back to swimming. Why not swim at race pace without paddles? So, in a real race you are at a disadvantage cause you only know race pace swimming with paddles. I do occasionally use a pull buoy when I'm gassed. I use fins when snorkeling or scuba diving and paddles when digging sand castles with my kids.
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  • My strokes are far from perfect, I like my coffee with cream and scotch over ice, no whisky. But, back to swimming. Why not swim at race pace without paddles? So, in a real race you are at a disadvantage cause you only know race pace swimming with paddles. I do occasionally use a pull buoy when I'm gassed. I use fins when snorkeling or scuba diving and paddles when digging sand castles with my kids.
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