Overview

High-Performance / Universal Thruster Range – Rob Machado Surfboards The Groove Model The Groove by Rob Machado stands as a high-performance thruster with a unique twist, blending speed, maneuverability, and effortless paddle power.

Inspired by Rob’s 90s performance DNA and refined with modern design elements, the strategic template adds a fuller outline up front—a smart refinement that injects more paddling ease and instant speed when the wave softens. Under your feet, a highly versatile fin configuration allows you to ride it as a thruster for maximum drive or switch to a 2+1 setup for added playfulness in smaller waves, giving you the lift you need to fly through flat sections and hit every pocket with power.

The Groove keeps the energy high even when the waves don’t, offering progressive, modern performance in conditions ranging from waist-high to overhead. Snappy, fast, reactive—it's a go-to when you want to tap into your flow, push your limits, and bring full throttle surfing into everyday punchy sessions.

We recommend this board for surfers looking to blend retro speed with modern responsiveness to build and maintain speed with ease, fully optimized to deliver precision and a floaty, fun ride to maximize flow and spark.

If you're chasing high-performance lines in average surf—the Groove will keep you firing.

This model is recommended for intermediate to expert surfers looking for a fast, lively board that shines in small to overhead waves, offering an uncompromised high-performance ride that doesn't sacrifice paddling authority.

Model Outline

Pro Range / Performance Thruster Template Fuller high-performance shortboard outline featuring an expanded front template paired with a refined squash tail, tuned for exceptional paddle power, rapid acceleration, and supreme control in the pocket.

Bottom Contours

Increased performance rocker to maximum drive A fast, lift-generating entry flows into an increased rocker template and refined tail design, boosting down-the-line velocity, lightning-fast transitions, and rock-solid edge hold through tight, critical sections.