The GROOVE is Rob Machado's closest design to a high performance small wave surfboard, while still maintaining the versatility of a hybrid shortboard. This model expands Rob's lineup of high-performance shapes, offering a perfect balance of speed, control, and maneuverability.
According to Rob Machado, it's the "most responsive board I've ever shaped." Instead of generating speed, the GROOVE focuses on speed control, allowing for tighter turns and precise adjustments. A key factor in its performance is the refined rocker, which enhances agility and responsiveness in a variety of conditions.
Originally designed with a thruster setup in mind, Rob ultimately found that he preferred it as a quad. As a result, the GROOVE now features a 5-fin setup, offering both quad and thruster options to suit different surfing styles.
For optimal performance, focus on dialing in the correct volume rather than simply sizing up. This board performs best when matched to your standard shortboard volume, ensuring maximum responsiveness in small waves.
5'4" X 19" X 2 3/16" X 25.8
5'6" X 19 1/4" X 2 1/4" X 27.7
5'7" X 19 1/2" X 2 5/16" X 29.2
5'8" X 19 3/4" X 2 3/8" X 31.1
5'9" X 20" X 2 7/16" X 32.5
5'10" X 20 1/8" X 2 1/2" X 34.0
5'11" X 20 1/4" X 2 9/16" X 35.6
6' X 20 3/8" X 2 5/8" X 37.2
6'1" X 20 1/2" X 2 11/16" X 38.8
6'2" X 20 5/8" X 2 3/4" X 40.5
6'4" X 21" X 2 13/16" X 43.4
The GROOVE is Rob Machado's closest design to a high performance small wave surfboard, while still maintaining the versatility of a hybrid shortboard. This model expands Rob's lineup of high-performance shapes, offering a perfect balance of speed, control, and maneuverability.
According to Rob Machado, it's the "most responsive board I've ever shaped." Instead of generating speed, the GROOVE focuses on speed control, allowing for tighter turns and precise adjustments. A key factor in its performance is the refined rocker, which enhances agility and responsiveness in a variety of conditions.
