Today, for the first time ever, I decided to use paddles for my workout. It seemed simple enough. I've watched the age groupers and other masters swimmers. I grabbed a pair, put my fingers through the catches and started on my way. It seemed to be fairly easy to use them The first few laps seemed quite easy. Then about halfway through, the paddles started to float off of my hands. I kept stopping to secure them between sets, but it just kept happening. Everytime I would get into a rythym, they would loosen and start floating off. I was using these Strokemakers. I did notice that there was only tubing in place for the finger catch, not the wrist catch. Could this have been the problem?? Was it incorrect technique that was causing them to float away from my hands? Other than the floating problem, they worked really well. Suggestions?
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I suggest you buy your own pair. You do not want to be changing sizes, grip, or finger placement.
Everyone probably has an opinion on which ones they like. I used to use the Tyr Catalyst, but they are very stiff, and the recommended size was too large for me. I changed to the Tyr Mentor and I like them very much. They are thinner and flex a bit in your hand.
I suggest you buy your own pair. You do not want to be changing sizes, grip, or finger placement.
Everyone probably has an opinion on which ones they like. I used to use the Tyr Catalyst, but they are very stiff, and the recommended size was too large for me. I changed to the Tyr Mentor and I like them very much. They are thinner and flex a bit in your hand.
