FINIS Agility Floating Swim Paddles - Strapless Design for Stroke Technique - Instant Feedback

Great Training Tool – If You Have the Right Technique I've had a pair of these paddles for years. I swim at least a mile a day, and they’ve been a huge help in improving my stroke and efficiency. A few key things to know: No straps – which is great because there's nothing to break or adjust. But with that comes zero forgiveness. If you’re not pulling straight back with a high elbow, these will fall off—and you’ll hate them. If your stroke involves waving your hand under you or pulling with a straight arm, these can actually lead to injury. So make sure your technique is solid before using them. Here’s my suggestion: Start by swimming without paddles, using a closed fist drill. With proper form—a high elbow and early catch—you should be able to swim at about ¾ speed, even with your fists closed. Focus on using your entire forearm as a paddle. Your fingers should point down toward the pool bottom, and your hands should never cross your centerline. Once that feels solid, add the paddles. Swim slowly at first. Keep your arm bent right after you extend it in front of you. Watch your bubbles—if you’re entering the water cleanly, you shouldn’t see any around your hand. I swim hard and fast with these (I’m a 62-year-old male, swimming 1:40/100M) and I’ve never had shoulder pain. My chest and back feel the work, but not my shoulders—which tells me these are doing their job without stressing the wrong muscles. If you know how to swim with a high elbow and solid form, these paddles are fantastic. If they keep falling off, that’s your stroke talking. Slow it down, focus on form, and use them to reinforce good technique. When you first go to use these do not put your thumb through the hole. Instead, make a fist and put the paddle up against your wrist, so your fingertips are just wrapped around the edge of it. You’re basically making your arm into a paddle. When you stroke work on your entry, extending your hand away in front of you. An early vertical forearm. And then the catch. It’ll feel strange at first. You should feel pressure on your wrist and forearm. As you get your stroke better then eventually you can put your thumb in the hole and wear it properly. But if your stroke is not proper, it is not forgiving.

Used these back in high school swimming. Purchased now as an adult, swimming for fun. These are great, I really notice a difference in my stroke after using them. I feel that it helps to build better stroke technique and strengthen my arms. Also, durable compared to other types of paddles since they do not have any rubber attachments.

The Agility paddles are excellent because they help correct form and doesnt require adjustments and maintenance. I have two kids in club swimming and thos is part of their tool bag. I don't have to worry about adjustable straps breaking or falling out. Our previous paddles came with adjustable tubes that loops through holes, and the tubes comes loose constantly; it was a pain. These paddles have 1 piece design so they are easy to put on and less to worry about on the go.

This is a good product, the previous version lasted 5+ years with my "abusive" daily swims. It used to be half of today's price yet it did not have the "floating" feature -- which is rather nice if you lose it on the deep end of the pool. :-) I would've given 5 stars if the price was right

But the reviews were so good I bought them. Best training paddles ive ever had. They are comfortable and light. I recommend measuring your hand for fit like it says for a great fit. Also the resistance is great and they fall off when you turn your hands wrong helping to correct your stroke!

These are the best paddles. They force me to keep my elbow high and use my lats, otherwise they fall off. Regular paddles with straps are not as effective and cause me pain quickly. 10/10, highly recommend for experienced swimmer and new swimmers.

These paddles are great for newer swimmers to improve their technique.

Haven't used paddles in years. These are so much better than the old flat style with rubber bands. They are comfortable & really increase your pull. I got the large as I'm 6'2" 260 & these are perfect. It's great adding a training tool that is a thrill to use.

Very effective, excellent product!

Finis paddles, fantastici. Leggere, anatomiche, più resistenza ma niente dolore, funziona. Una stupenda scoperta per chi come me nuota soltanto a rana :)

Ces Plaquettes sont très agréables et incitent à utiliser aussi ses avant-bras pour se propulser…

So easy to use. Start with smaller ones and work up

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