Strokemakers by Speedshop Int'l

Swimming Hand Paddles for Swim Training

The Original Stroke Technique Paddle

You’re new Strokemakers come with tubing that can be cut into 2 wrist & 2 finger tubes with scissors.

MADE IN THE USA 
The superior technique & strength building training paddle, designed by Nancy Schlueter, (NCAA Division 1 coach, ASCA level 5 coach, & Ousley Award winner)
& based on the original design by Walt Schlueter, Founder of ASCA, Hall of Fame Inductee for Technique, ASCA level 5 coach, & Ousley Award winner.
Used by Olympians, national champions & elite swimmers worldwide.

Strokemakers will improve your swimming by:

• Increasing distance per stroke by preventing early recovery
• Improving feel for the water. The flow through design prevents "dead hand" feel
• Exaggerating both correct & incorrect hand motions, helping swimmers & coaches identify & correct stroke faults
• Designed to improve stroke technique, build swimming specific muscles & reduce stress on the shoulders
• Suitable for training & drills in all competitive strokes as well as for swim-run competitions, physical therapy, synchro sculling drills, body surfing, & water aerobics
• Strokemakers are also great for Synchronized swimmers, water aerobics & rehabilitation exercises as they increase strength & sculling skills.
• Available in 7 sizes kids through men's & women's. (0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) AS FOLLOWS:

Strokemakers were designed to be oversized, building strength & helping correct stroke faults.
The hand should fit completely on the paddle with the thumb and first finger near the edge and the pinky should have some space on the outside edge.
The hand being slightly offset allows for fully finishing the stroke & the outer edge water foil builds strength without putting pressure on the joints.
Age and experience are two factors listed, but hand size in relation to the paddle is the primary way to determine the correct size. 
Most swimmers drop down 1 to 2 sizes from their freestyle size for fly/back/breast as well as during taper. 
Going up a size or two for drills is also very beneficial to emphasize proper technique & to work on maximum distance per stroke. 
The sizing suggestions listed below can also help with choosing a size.

Size XXS #0 Suggested for advanced swim classes and young age-groupers, ages 5-10 & all ages as finger tip paddles. RED W/2 PCS TUBING

Size XS #0.5 Suggested for 8-11 year old age-groupers, female masters, synchro, & all ages finger tip paddles or higher tempo drills. BLUE W/2 PCS TUBING

Size SM #1 Suggested for 9-13 year old age-groupers, high school girls, younger high school boys, smaller/less experienced masters and triathletes, young synchro swimmers, water aerobics/rehab, secondary stroke swimmers who wear a #2 for Freestyle, and high tempo drills. Also great for use in Swim Run races and training. GREEN W/2 PCS TUBING