The Aqua Lung Phazer Fins were a ScubaLab Testers Choice during the 2018 scuba diving fins test. Learn what our testers liked about these fins in this video review. See the full ScubaLab fin review here.

I'm Roger Roy, the ScubaLab director. We tested the Aqua Lung Phazer fin. With impressive power that gets the most from every kick, it was our Testers Choice for open-heel fins.

We tested the Phazer at Alexander Springs in Central Florida, where test divers rated it in 12 different categories, including efficiency, power, acceleration and comfort.

Many fins are made from a mix of materials -- hard and soft, plastic and rubber. But what's unusual is the way the Phazer combines them in the side rails, where you can see the wavy line created by the stiffer plastic surrounded by softer, rubbery material. Aqua Lung calls it a "wave rib," and in the water its effect is a noticeable snap with each stroke -- "like they're spring-loaded," as one test diver commented. The steeply angled blade has a wide, soft pocket to scoop lots of water, and a big vent at the toe to keep it moving smoothly without overpowering the legs. That earned the Phazer a very good score for power, and for efficiency in all kicking styles. The bungee strap with a wide, contoured heel pad and a jumbo finger loop helped it take a very good score for overall comfort and excellent scores for easy donning and doffing. In very tough competition, it was selected among the favorites of more test divers than any other fin in its category. The Aqua Lung Phazer is our Testers Choice for open-heel rec fins.