Spectrum Aquatics announced a new partnership with Olympic medalist, World and NCAA Champion Katharine Berkoff, who has officially endorsed the Sprint with Rapid Lock™ starting block top as well as the full line of Spectrum Aquatics competitive pool equipment. This patent-pending innovation is redefining competitive swimming starts with faster, smoother adjustments and unmatched reliability.
Key Features of Sprint with Rapid Lock™:
- Retrofittable onto Spectrum Aquatics starting block bases.
- The lightweight design ensures the Sprint is easy to install, remove, and transport.
- Rapid Lock™ features a user-friendly paddle style lever, facilitating quick and easy adjustments.
- Designed to be free of cables and pins, eliminating the primary failure point of starting block tops.
- Customizable with logos or artwork on both the top and wedge.
- Interchangeable top plates for sponsorship and fundraising opportunities.
- Featuring a grit overlay that offers exceptional traction without causing discomfort.
- Complies with World Aquatics, USA Swimming, NCAA and NFHS regulations.
- Constructed from 30% glass-filled polypropylene, a durable plastic, resistance to corrosion.
- The wedge structure and slide mechanism are crafted from 316L series stainless steel and UHMW.
"The sprint rapid lock is a game changer in competitive swimming. The wedge is easy to adjust and lock into place, and with the block’s grip, size, and texture combined with its new rapid lock system, it’s hard to beat," said Katharine Berkoff.
“Katharine’s dedication to excellence mirrors our own commitment to engineering the best stainless steel aquatic equipment in the industry. We are thrilled to have Katharine on Team Spectrum.” Nabil Khaled, vice president of sales & marketing.