Hand paddle
A hand paddle, according to "Swim Speak", is a "coloured plastic device that is worn on the swimmer's hands during swim practices to enhance muscle build-up or speed." [1] Paddles are often used with pull buoys to build up arm strength. Some swimmers also call them "pads".
History
The hand paddle was invented by Benjamin Franklin in the 18th century.[2]
Types of Paddles
Different types of paddles include:
- Finger paddles - Designed to fit on your fingers and built for all strokes, (butterfly), backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle.
- Freestyle Paddles - Designed especially for swimmers swimming freestyle.
- Han's Paddles - The Original Holed Swimming Paddles.
- Speedo Original Hand Paddles - One of the first and made for most strokes.
- Sculling and Vortex paddles - Designed to build upper body strength.[3]
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