Speedo Nemesis Contour Paddle

This isn't so much a review as it is an explanation of the product. I see a lot of people asking which size to buy based on their hand size. The sizes are for different levels of training NOT so they conform to your hand. Example: I am a woman with medium sized hand, BUT I'm starting out with the small size because I haven't been training for awhile. When I get stronger, I will switch to the medium size, and then the large size. Think of these paddles as gradually lifting a heavier weight while weight training. You should NOT be choosing a size based off your hand size. It should be based off your level of STRENGTH.

I do not have any formal swim training, but after herniating a disc in my lower back, I took up swimming to rehab my back, strengthen my core, and for general stress relief.I took four half hour lessons at the tender age of 51. And I'm sort of addicted to all the fun things to keep the swim interesting as I swim laps for an hour five to six times a week. These fit perfectly in my palm and are easy to control. I've only had them a few weeks and I use them about 20 minutes or so each swim.Every friend who has tried them, wants a pair. I'm seriously considering giving some for Christmas. I like them that much. They will improve your stroke and form, work your upper body and oh happiness, isolate your triceps and work them like nothing else you've tried. Affordable and fun. Only negative might be how long the finger and wrist loops/bands are going to last. Will keep this review updated.

Nice product). They fit as expected - if you have chosen a proper size. As for the color and size you may refer to the following table - hope it will be useful:)

I love these paddles. I swim a mile every other day and the difference in my arm and back strength since using them is great. There are no issues in the fit or in keeping them on my hands while swimming. They really improve your stroke and stamina. If you're looking for a more challenging work out, these are well worth a try.

What a difference! I have been using those neoprene gloves with weights on the back and found them to be a pain in the backside to put on. Used them for ten years. Stitches wore out. On swim team we used the square plastic ones. These contoured ones feel better, pull more, give a harder workout. Side note: I also use a waist strap and surgical tubing attached to the diving board at my home pool, and ankle weights. I also bought a waterproof pouch with waterproof headphones using a cheap MP3 player and makes the workouts MUCH more pleasant.

If resistance is what you are looking for then this is it. Don't expect it to be an easy swim like some of the others as this definitely provides the advertised resistance. I tend to hold my thumb over the side so they stay in place as I like to swim rather vigorously. If you have never used these then being able to swim like normal will take some time; you can probably expect to sway and twist a little at first. I had to use them over a few swims to get comfortable using them. Make sure you adjust the straps comfortably at first so it doesn't cut off the circulation and make your hands hurt. This may also take some time to figure out what works best.

These devices are exactly what I was looking for. The are simple to put on and take off and allow me to add a lot of additional power while swimming. I can make a swim so much more productive and get the cardio workout I desire simply by adding or reducing speed while swimming. Adding these to the use of the Apple Watch 3 while swimming adds an entire near capability we didn't have even a few years ago. I used to use the soft version of these but find the hard shell version provides much more flexibility in adding or reducing effort to maximize cardio targeting. I highly recommend them for those that like to swim for cardio purposes and who want maximum ability to increase or decrease effort.

The contours help maintain your correct hand position, and these work great. However, Speedo used this product to replace a much better product, which I hope they bring back: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HYLQRA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - these paddles fit much better and are much more comfortable because of the straps. Also, being in the Texas sun, the straps on these will wear out much faster than the others. These work, and I am happy they kept the contours - much better than the flat ones, and that is why I still gave these a 5...but I do hope they bring back the other ones.

First size for swimmers

Me gustaron, leí los comentarios y se me hace injustificado que digan que la liga no funciona porque no les ajustaba o algo, más si con los agujeros que tiene se puede posicionar la liga en cualquier lugar para ajustarlo a quien lo usa, así que si no les queda bien la liga pues cámbienla de los agujeros y apriétenla, no sean flojos...

Still have not used them yet, but have sized them to me hands. Very comfortable, and contour to the palm. I own the medium sized Speedo Contour paddle, the last generation, and they are great. Provide perfect hand position and I get a pretty good work out through the pull phase of my stroke. These Nemesis Paddles I bought are the large size so they will move more water and definitely work my arms even more. Plus the new featured 'tubercles' should add to the resistance during my stroke. They shipped well...in perfect condition. Durable construction, they will last for years. I swim at least twice a week and I am still using the earlier generation Contours that I bought three years ago. I can't wait to hit the pool with these...long story,short...suffered an injury while waiting for them to arrive.

I have been using a medium width version for awhile. I love them so much I bought a small size pair to help me work on the feel of the grab and pull better.They provide me the feedback I need to improve the hand position in the water for better efficiency.Some swimming product review website has rating these being the best hand paddles and I totally agree.

Solo las he usado una vez y las chicas de natación me las “chulearon” mucho porque no son planas como la mayoría y se acomoda perfecto la mano. Es un poco incomoda la liga que abraza la muñeca, pero es ajustable así que seguiré intentando aflojando o aprendando hasta encontrar el ajuste perfecto y creo que también cuando uno nada “mal” es por eso que es incomodo, porque son para enseñar a seguir la técnica correcta de braceado.