Speedo Power Paddle Swim Training Aid

by Speedo

Product Features

• Training aid to improve your swim strokes
• Increases strength and builds muscle memory
• For swimmers of all ages and skill level
• Adjustable wrist and finger strap for comfortable fit
• Polypropolene paddle, silicone strap

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Speedo Power Paddle features a flat, broad blade design, which helps increase your strength and build muscle memory throughout your swim strokes. The Power Paddle enhances the contact area of your hand to the water, increasing resistance on the hand and forcing you to use more energy. This, in turn, leads to increased strength in the appropriate muscles for the stroke you're mastering. It features a comfortable rubber wrist-to-finger strap for secure attachment and is applicable for swimmers of all ages and skill level.

About Speedo
In 1914, Speedo was founded in Australia by Alexander MacRae, a 22-year-old Scottish immigrant who arrived in the country in 1910. The company began when MacRae Hosiery manufacturers, established by Alexander in 1914, extended the manufacture of underwear to swimwear and became MacRae Knitting Mills. A naming competition was held by the staff in 1928 and won by a Captain Parsonson, who coined the slogan, "Speed on in your Speedos." In 1929, the first swimsuits were in production and it didn’t take long for Speedo to successfully establish itself. World War II caused the brand turn over 90% of it’s manufacturing to war production, providing the armed services with vital equipment such as mosquito nets. After the war, Speedo opened a new factory and was able to re-establish itself, due to increased demand for swimsuits. In 1951, Speedo Knitting Mills (Holdings) Ltd, was incorporated and became a publicly traded company on the Sydney Stock exchange.

Speedo hit the international stage in earnest, at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, and a few years later the brand grew on a more global scale. Export sales to the USA began and an international division was set up to monitor trade in New Zealand, Japan and South Africa. The expansion of the brand continued, and in 1976, Speedo was appointed as the official swimwear for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where 52 out of 54 countries wore their swimsuits.

Speedo continues to make its mark in the pool and on the beach today. Many world class athletes who wear Speedo include U.S. phenomenon Michael Phelps, legendary Australian swimmer Grant Hackett, world record holder Kosuke Kitajima from Japan, and Holland’s Inge de Bruijn.

What's in the Box?
Two Speedo Power Paddles

Product Description

A broad blade swim paddle for optimal water contact to help develop proper stroke mechanics. Holes allow water to channel through the paddle so not to disrupt the fluidity of each stroke. Comes with an adjustable wide area wrist and finger strap for a comfortable, secure fit.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00074UU22
• Item model number: 7530165-082
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,522 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #39 in Sports & Outdoors > Boating & Water Sports > Swimming > Training Equipment

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent paddle set, June 19, 2009

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Seattle Man (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speedo Power Paddle Swim Training Aid (Sports)

I've used several other paddle sets but these are the best. This design has the most intuitive 'water ergonomics' and they feel like a second set of hands to me.

Only drawback are the rubber straps that break after a few months. Poor design although Speedo includes replacement straps in the package.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too big for beginners, January 20, 2010

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C. Kinezos (FL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speedo Power Paddle Swim Training Aid (Sports)

These were the first paddles I ever tried and they seem to be too wide for me. They are probably good for advanced swimmers but for your first pair it is better to try something smaller and perhaps contoured to your hand.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An inexpensive swim aid that is worth trying!, December 14, 2009

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Mark D. Cerny - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speedo Power Paddle Swim Training Aid (Apparel)

The swim paddles were reccomended to me by a friend at the Y. I wanted to develop my flabby pecks. Over a year's time I'd say they're working! My wife has noticed a difference in my body. I'm on my second pair since the clorine in the pool water weakened the original rubber straps over time. I have used other brands but this Speedo model seems to work the best.

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