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FINIS Manta Swim Paddles - Strapless Strength and Technique Paddles

The **FINIS Manta Swim Paddles** are advanced, strapless training paddles designed to enhance both strength and technique for swimmers of all levels, from competitive athletes to triathletes. Building on the success of FINIS’ Agility Paddles, the Manta Paddles offer a larger surface area for increased resistance, making them ideal for building upper body strength while reinforcing proper stroke mechanics across all four swim strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Their ergonomic, strapless design ensures durability and promotes a refined catch and pull, perfect for maximizing distance per stroke.

## Key Features

- **Strapless Design**: Eliminates the need for traditional straps, which can break or cause discomfort. The contoured, palm-positive shape fits the natural curve of your hand, staying secure only with proper hand entry and pressure, encouraging a clean stroke to prevent the paddle from slipping.

- **Strength and Power Development**: The larger surface area compared to FINIS Agility Paddles increases water resistance, targeting lats, shoulders, and pecs to build swim-specific strength and improve distance-per-stroke, ideal for power-focused training sessions.

- **Technique Enhancement**: The strapless design provides instant feedback, forcing swimmers to maintain proper hand placement and palm pressure. Vent holes reduce shoulder strain while allowing water to flow smoothly, preserving the “feel for the water” and promoting a high-elbow catch.

- **Floating and Durable Material**: Constructed from lightweight, durable plastic—the same material as the Agility Paddles—the Manta Paddles float for easy recovery if dropped and resist chlorine damage, ensuring long-term use without strap maintenance.

- **Four Finger Sizes**: Available in four sizes based on middle finger circumference (X-Small, Small, Medium, Large), ensuring a precise fit. Refer to FINIS’ sizing chart for accuracy, as proper sizing is critical to avoid discomfort or paddle slippage.

- **Low-Impact Design**: Vent holes and a curved shape guide the hand into the proper catch phase, reducing wrist and shoulder fatigue while supporting all four strokes. The design minimizes undue pressure on fingertips, focusing resistance on the palm.

## Why Choose the FINIS Manta Swim Paddles?

The FINIS Manta Paddles strike a balance between strength training and technique refinement, making them a versatile tool for swimmers aiming to boost power and efficiency. Users praise their ability to improve stroke mechanics, with one noting they “helped improve my swim overnight” due to the immediate feedback on hand positioning. The strapless design is lauded for its durability and lack of maintenance, though some users with smaller hands report discomfort from middle finger pressure, and others find the paddles broad, requiring careful hand entry to avoid strain.

Priced around $20-$30, the Manta Paddles are a cost-effective, long-lasting investment for swimmers and triathletes. They’re particularly effective for those focused on building upper body strength while maintaining a clean, efficient stroke. Coaches like Trey Taylor of the Gaston Gators highlight their ability to encourage proper fingertip entry and hip drive, making them a favorite for masters and competitive swimmers alike.