Swim Paddle Reviews?

RE: Swim Paddle Reviews?

Former Member — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:58:45 GMT

I'm an experienced swimmer and a coach who knows that effective equipment is important. The fact that I've invented a piece of equipment prevents me from plugging it but I can plug other paddles. The Hans Paddle isn't new but for the price, it does exactly what it's intended to do and that is to increase the area of the hand and allow swimmers to strengthen the pull. There are a lot of great paddles out there but you can't go wrong with the Han's paddles (our high school coach has a ton and the Han's paddles allow you to adapt them for different dry-land uses. Good luck! Coach T.

RE: Swim Paddle Reviews?

Former Member — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:18:07 GMT

+1 TYR Catalyst I had two sets of TYR Mentor paddles, blue, and I broke the right hand paddle of both sets. I pushed off the wall and the paddle collapsed on itself and broke in half. This happened to me twice. I then switched to TYR Catalyst, grey (XL), and they are thicker, more solid. I prefer these over the Mentors. The XL's are big like trashcan lids.

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orca1946 — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:28:54 GMT

So - those would be used in garbage sets ? ? :afraid:

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Former Member — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:13:12 GMT

Pox on all paddles. :drowning:

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Former Member — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 10:58:41 GMT

10+ -year-old black TYR Catalysts. Never had any shoulder issues with them and they've held up really well over the years. Back in the day, mine were marked large, but I just bought a friend a pair of small yellow Catalyst Brites for Xmas and they're exactly the same size.

RE: Swim Paddle Reviews?

Former Member — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:49:31 GMT

experienced swimmers for recommendations on effective swim paddles The most effective paddles are the ones you grew on the ends of your wrists :agree:

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Former Member — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:04:28 GMT

I don't use swim paddles, pool bouys, or kick boards. But if your going to use paddles take it slow as you you can get a shoulder injury from them. Enjoy the water Skipper :drowning:

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orca1946 — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:54:04 GMT

I find that I use smaller than recommended paddles to keep from injuring myself - who ever makes then.

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Former Member — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:20:10 GMT

I have these ones: http://turtleswim.com/ They work sort of the opposite to normal paddles in that they give you less grip on the water, not more. I really feel the difference when I take them off after a few laps, as I've been forced to use my whole forearm to grip the water while using them. Sort of like swimming with closed fists - your hands feel bigger and more effective immediately after and they train you to keep your elbows up.

RE: Swim Paddle Reviews?

Former Member — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:51:57 GMT

I really like the TYR Mentor paddles. I switched from the TYR Catalyst paddles last year. The Mentor paddles are not as stiff and unforgiving as the Catalyst. The Mentor paddles flex a bit in the hand, which feels more natural, and they have a raised center under the palm. I suggest buying one size smaller than the brand recommends if you have any history of shoulder problems. I used the red paddles - considered Medium by Tyr. I have fairly strong upper body strength and am 5'8 and 175 lbs. Great information -- particularly appreciate your notes on how it performs for you and the sizing recommendation.

RE: Swim Paddle Reviews?

Former Member — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:50:20 GMT

Maybe this will help, if you haven't seen it: www.youtube.com/USMastersSwimming thanks for the link -- I have not seen this. Ton of useful insight on the subject. Appreciate your forwarding it my way.

RE: Swim Paddle Reviews?

Former Member — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:41:51 GMT

I bought a pair of the Star paddles @ swimpaddles.com after reading all of the reviews in the Swimmer magazine and really like them. I think they have the reviews posted on swimpaddles .com's web sight. Got them really fast too!

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jaadams1 — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:49:22 GMT

I use the TYR Catalyst paddles - red colored ones. I recently got them for my freestyle and I can really feel more power in the water. These are also the same ones I used in college when my coach brought some back from her coaching conference years ago.

RE: Swim Paddle Reviews?

Former Member — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:33:40 GMT

RE: Swim Paddle Reviews?

Chris Stevenson — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:38:18 GMT

Maybe this will help, if you haven't seen it: www.youtube.com/USMastersSwimming