6 Best Pool Buoys (Review) In 2020

Our first choice for the best pool buoy available is the FINIS Foam Pull Buoy which comes in both Junior and Adult sizing to appeal to swimmers of all levels and ages while still providing excellent results, regardless.

The comfortable EVA foam immobilizes legs without causing chafing or irritations and also lifts hips and legs to better streamline your body during your lengths. The color is bright and vibrant, making it easy to identify should it slip from your grip, and it’s also small enough to fit into your swim bag for easy portability. The buoyancy also ensures you master your pulling technique, and unlike other pull buoys, you won’t feel your feet sinking during your sessions to help maintain perfect form easier.

While the FINIS is a great beginner to intermediate pull buoy, those more experienced flailing around in the water should look closer at the Speedo Team Pull Buoy Training Aid, which is our premium pick for the serious swimmer.

It comes in 3 colors and one size and transforms your swimming into something focused more on upper body strength than the standard cardio workout you may be used to. The scalloped design helps to elevate hips and promote the positioning and endurance necessary to be a swimming star, or at the very least, be the fastest at your local pool. The durable EVA is reliable and even when clamped between your legs provides optimal lift to ensure the correct form. It may be more expensive options, but for superb, unrivaled results, it’s worth it. For recreatinoan swimming in your backyard for you and your family, check out our guide to the best above ground swimming pools.

Retreating to something more affordable for novices, the TYR Pull Float is still an excellent choice for those looking to get the basics right before they tackle any of the other complexities of high-quality swim performance. This float does just what you need when just starting out and helps you get ahead of your competition (or team) by helping you work on upper body strength while also eliminating the negative kicking many newbies struggle with when they first pull on their swimming trunks.

The EVA foam is the perfect material for helping you overcome your amateur quirks, but it also means it’s suitable for all levels, although beginners may get the most from it. The single size also makes it a versatile training choice, and with 3 colors, including Old Glory print, you can find the perfect style to suit you.

The Swim Research Swim Training Aid Pull Buoy is another mid-range option for intermediate to expert swimmers and comes in sizes for both Juniors and Adults. Like any decent buoy, it promotes the correct alignment to improve performance while also increasing upper body strength with no need to hit the adjustable dumbbells, although we’d still recommend keeping them in your routine.

It isolates the legs to put greater focus on your arms and shoulders without feeling like a distraction, and the closed cell EVA foam is comfortable on the skin and fits easily between the thighs for an effective session, even when you’re not feeling it.

Anyone who needs a low-budget but still reliable option should consider our best choice, the ZEYU SPORTS Pull Buoy Training Aid. It may not boast the high quality of the Speedo or other, more expensive options, it’s still an excellent choice for getting to grips with what you need to do to succeed before graduating to other products.

The soft EVA foam is comfortable and makes it easy to find and maintain the correct positioning during your lengths. It only comes in one size, but it’s still compact enough to work for both Adults and Junior swimmers with superb results, and it’s also an excellent injury aid to prevent your legs hurting after suffering a strain or pull. At less than $10, it’s a bargain for anyone still unsure if swimming is for them, but who also want to do everything they can to get as competent as possible before moving up in the swimming gear world and making a splash at meets and competitions. 

Our final pick is the Arena Freeflow Pullbuoy which boasts a lightweight feel for better buoyancy while still being easy to grip, along with 3 colors to mix and match with your club’s crest and colors, or to find the right color to suit you.

Like any decent swimming pull buoy, it helps improve your stroke and is comfortable between the thighs for long-lasting sessions without the risk of discomfort. Unlike other buoys, though, it uses a combination of polyethylene and polypropylene instead of EVA to provide better shock resistance and durability, bit also like EVA, it won’t be affected by water to keep it in a usable condition as you train for the big race. The 8-shape is easy to hold, and it’s also not too large that it will bulk up your swim bag, and with it, you can explore at least 2 swim positions to find the right placement and form to increase your form and skill.