Strokemaker Swimming Hand Paddles Sizing Guidelines
Strokemakers were designed to be �oversized,� building strength and 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 and 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. There is a printable size guide in the navigation bar above. 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 and to work on maximum distance per stroke. The sizing suggestions listed can also help with choosing a size.
Size #0 - Stars and Stripes Red with 2 complete sets of tubing in Pearly blue and White tubes and 20 star stickers. Suggested for: advanced swim classes and young age-groupers, ages 5-10 and all ages as finger tip paddles.

Size XS #0.5 - Flag Blue with two sets of tubing in Red and White and 20 star stickers. Suggested for: 8-11 year old age-groupers, female masters, synchro, and all ages finger tip paddles or higher tempo drills.

Size #1 - for the first time in two colors!! Stars and Stripes Red AND Flag Navy (one hand of each) with 3 complete sets of tubing in Red, Pearly Blue and White and 20 star stickers. 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.

Size #2 - Flag Blue with 2 complete sets of tubing in Red and White with 20 star stickers. Suggested for: older age-groupers, younger high school boys, older high school girls (freestyle), college men (strokes)/women(free), masters, triatheletes, synchro and water aerobics/rehab. Also great for use in Swim Run races and training.

Size #3 - Stars and Stripes Red with 2 complete sets of tubing in Pearly blue and White tubes and 20 star stickers. Suggested for: senior national level girls, older high school boys, strong college women (free), college men (free/stroke), strong male masters/triathletes, synchro, water aerobics/rehab and body surfing. Also great for use in Swim Run races and training.

Size #4 - Flag Navy complete with two sets of tubes in Red and White with 20 Star stickers. Suggested for: senior national level men, college men, very strong college women, advanced male triathletes/masters, technique and cycle count drills for advanced swimmers, water aerobics/rehab and body surfing.

Size #5 - Star Spangled Red complete with White and Blue tubing and 20 Star stickers. Suggested for very strong college men, advanced/strong male masters and triathletes, technique and cycle count drills for advanced swimmers, water aerobics/rehab and body surfing.