Can anyone recommend hand paddles not gloves that are great with all strokes. I am looking for a paddle that will help me build my strength and my technique.
Anyone know why they are so adamant about the use of the wrist strap?
Great question. My opinion is that without the wrist strap you are using the paddle more for a drill type of set - hand placement, catch, etc. With the wrist strap you are using the paddle for more full-on swimming. Both ways have advantages.
I have a pair of those TYR Catalyst paddles. I ditched them as I felt they were over-engineered. I'm much happier with my Strokemasters. No one on our team uses TYR, but that really doesn't mean much since our store doesn't sell them.
Anyone know why they are so adamant about the use of the wrist strap?
Great question. My opinion is that without the wrist strap you are using the paddle more for a drill type of set - hand placement, catch, etc. With the wrist strap you are using the paddle for more full-on swimming. Both ways have advantages.
I have a pair of those TYR Catalyst paddles. I ditched them as I felt they were over-engineered. I'm much happier with my Strokemasters. No one on our team uses TYR, but that really doesn't mean much since our store doesn't sell them.
