Swimming Stopwatches

Fastime Stopwatches: The Specialist Choice for Poolside Timing

Fastime produce stopwatches specifically designed and tested for aquatic sport environments. The core challenge of poolside timing is not accuracy, which most modern digital stopwatches provide, but operability under pool conditions. Humidity, wet hands, urgency during a training set and the need to capture split times without looking away from the lane all require a stopwatch designed with poolside use as the primary brief. Fastime's button layout, display size and moisture resistance are built around this requirement.

We stock the following Fastime models alongside the Finis Tempo Trainer Pro, covering individual coaching use through to multi-lane club session management.

Fastime 4

The Fastime 4 is the most accessible model in the range. It provides standard stopwatch functionality with lap timing, a clear display suited to poolside reading at arm's length, and straightforward button operation for single-handed use during a session. Suited to individual coaches, assistant coaches and swimmers who self-time their interval training.

Fastime 9X and 14X

The 9X and 14X offer expanded split recording capacity suited to coaches who need to log multiple athlete times across a training set. The 9X captures a higher number of splits per activation, making it appropriate for longer interval sets with multiple logged times. The 14X adds further memory capacity and is suited to coaches working with larger training groups who need consistent split records across a full session.

Fastime 20 and 24

The Fastime 20 and 24 provide more advanced timing functionality for club coaches managing structured training programmes. The 24 offers countdown timer functionality alongside standard stopwatch use, which is useful for setting rest intervals in structured sets without requiring separate timing for recovery periods. Both models are used regularly in UK club coaching environments.

Fastime 28L and 28LW

The Fastime 28 series uses a larger display format designed for high-visibility reading at greater poolside distances. The 28LW is the lighter-weight variant of the same display configuration. These models are suited to coaching from poolside positions where the coach is not standing directly next to the lane being timed, or for use in larger pool environments where display size directly affects usability.

Fastime 500DM2

The 500DM2 is a multi-function stopwatch suited to coaches who require pace calculation, countdown and interval management in a single device. It is positioned at the higher end of the Fastime range and is most appropriate for coaches running structured training programmes across multiple groups or distances.

Finis Tempo Trainer Pro

The Finis Tempo Trainer Pro is a different category of timing tool. Rather than recording elapsed time, it produces an audible beat at a programmable interval. This is used in training to set stroke rate, tempo and turn timing rather than to measure performance. It is worn under the swim cap during training sessions, allowing the swimmer to calibrate stroke rate in real time without visual reference to a poolside clock. It is a specialist tool most productively used under coaching guidance.

Stopwatch Care

Rinse the exterior of the stopwatch in clean water after poolside sessions to remove chlorine residue. Store in a dry environment away from direct pool exposure when not in use. Battery replacement for Fastime models is straightforward without specialist tools.

Authorised UK Stockist

Allens Swimwear is an authorised UK stockist for Fastime Finis. All timing products are genuine and covered by manufacturer warranties. Free UK delivery on orders over £20. Our swimwear experts are available to advise on the right timing solution for your coaching requirements.

Timing for Individual Swimmers: Self-Coaching with a Stopwatch

Stopwatches are not only for coaches. Swimmers who self-train use timing devices to manage rest periods, record splits and track session progression. The Fastime 4 is the right choice for individual swimmer self-timing: clear display, single-handed operation, and lap timing that handles standard interval sets. The Finis Tempo Trainer Pro addresses a different self-training need - audible stroke rate and tempo setting during a swim, worn under the swim cap. For swimmers working on stroke rate optimisation without coaching support, it is one of the most useful training tools available.

Timing at Open Water Events

Stopwatches used for open water event timing face different environmental demands than pool timing. Splash resistance and lanyard attachment options become relevant when timing from a boat or kayak in exposed conditions. The Fastime range's moisture resistance is rated for poolside use. For exposed open water event timing, check the specific environmental resistance rating of the model before use.

Advising on the Right Model

If you are ordering a Fastime stopwatch for club coaching use and are unsure which model suits your training programme, our swimwear experts are available to advise. The key questions are: how many athletes you time in a typical set, whether you need countdown timer functionality, and whether poolside display readability at distance is a priority. These narrow the range quickly. Authorised UK stockist for Fastime Finis. Free UK delivery on orders over £20.