Oodles of Noodles Premium Jumbo XL Pool Swim Noodles - 2 Pack - Approx. 55 inch x 3.5 inch Hollow Core Pool Noodles Foam Tube - Durable, Buoyant for Pool Toys, Beach, Crafts, DIY Projects, Insulation

Th tubes are more dense and the resistance in the water is much better than the softer noodles. They are worth every penny. Perfect water aerobics tube. I added handles & its easier to hold on to.

These pool noodles are large enough and strong enough for many uses other than (but including) pool noodles. I needed a sturdy pad for a cargo strap. I was able to pull the strap though the hole in the middle and these worked great.

I used these to wrap the cross-members on my luggage rack for the SUV. Without these (held on with black duct tape) there was an annoying whistle at interstate speeds due to aerodynamics. This was a simple solution that I learned from the internet.

These are very good pool noodles. They are definitely larger than the ones you pick up from most stores, but they are not "monster." I have a monster pool noodle that I got from my aquatic's instructor, that's good for some things, but these are great for floating exercises that need a larger noodle. The coloring is great, and they feel like they'll last a good while. If you're looking for a pool noodle that's larger than the slim ones in the store, this is a what you need, but I'd say they're little pricey and only worth it, because you can't find them in a store.

These were great! Used them for the top lip of a papier mache cauldron. Easy to use and cut, very happy with them.

I needed the larger noodle for higher floating power in a bigger body of water and this is great. It is sturdy and built to float well. It is very easy to handle. The price was more for these than the little ones but well worth it. So relaxing to float with.

Worth the extra cost

So far these pool noodles appear to be the real deal. Shipped well. The plastic coating seems to better protect the foam's overall life. My only complaint is that when you remove the sticker glued on the side of the noodles, the adhesive rips off the plastic coating the same size as the tag. Minor issue, as I would buy again.