Finis Z2
Finis Zoomers Z2
These fins are the new rage in swimming training circles. The second generation from Finis has made several improvements since they came out with the original Zoomers but continue to lag in sales due to the ubiquitous nature of the originals.
The benefit of shorter fins is that you can continue to focus on your form and traditional kick. With the longer fins often used in scuba and other swimming environments, your kick is hampered due to the time it takes to move your foot up and down. You become more accustomed to a slower kick cycle that can impact your ability to increase speed during races.
The shorter Zoomer fins add speed to your workouts to allow you to spend more time kicking without giving you a crutch that is difficult to overcome. Zoomers allow you to strength both your calf and hamstring muscles on both the down and up kick. You will feel the difference in muscle strain after the first kick exercise…and that’s a good thing.
The Z2 fins are the latest generation and are often cheaper than the originals. While the original fins are still more common, this is in part due to their popularity vs. their capabilities. The newer Z2 fins are structured to focus on the flow of water through and over the fins. This allows a smooth kicking motion you often get with the larger fins without hampering your kick cycle speed.
This is personal conjecture but I have found the Z2 fins to be more durable than the original. I went through 2 pair of the Zoomers that ripped by the heal. I have not had a similar experience from the Z2 which seem to be reinforced by where swimmers grab the heal to pull on.
Overall, I will give the product 3.5 out of 4 stars. Once I have the opportunity to test the TYR HydroFins, I will be able to determine if the Z2 fins are truly the best in class.
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