Ak paddles ak team hand paddles black simple, effective hand paddles built for pool training that delivers real results. Part of the all-new ak essentials range, offering top-quality training equipment at an affordable unbranded price. The ak team hand paddles are a simple and effective way to build strength and sharpen your stroke technique in the pool. By increasing the surface area of your hand, the paddles add resistance through the pull phase, making your arms, shoulders, chest and lats work harder. Paddles also act as an amplifier for your technique: a clean catch feels powerful and connected, while a dropped elbow or poor hand entry will cause the paddle to slip or wobble, giving you instant feedback on every stroke. Train smarter. Pull stronger. Strength training technique feedback adjustable straps colour-coded sizes intermediate to advanced ak essentials 3 key features resistance that builds real strength the enlarged paddle surface increases resistance through the entire pull phase of your stroke. Your arms, shoulders, chest and lats are all forced to work harder than they would bare-handed. Over time this targeted load develops swim-specific strength and endurance that carries over directly into faster, more powerful swimming. Instant stroke feedback paddles do not just add resistance, they amplify everything happening in your technique. A correct high-elbow catch feels locked-in and powerful, while a dropped elbow or sloppy hand entry causes the paddle to sli...