Firewire Surfboards Dominator vs Firewire Surfboards Groove

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Both boards come from Firewire Surfboards: the Dominator is a shortboard and the Groove is a shortboard. Documented stock sizes run 28 L–54.5 L for the Dominator and 25.8 L–43.4 L for the Groove.

Dominator by Firewire Surfboards

Dominator

Firewire Surfboards

Shortboard

Shortboard

No reviews yet

The Dominator II is a revisited version that I’m super excited about. The Dominator has been a staple in my quiver, and the Firewire line, since its inception in 2008. The DM II is meant to be a clean update of the original with design features that allow it to work well in a wider range of conditions and enhance its performance. The obvious outline change is the tail going to a squash from the round tail. Also, the

Wave size

Waist → Head-high

Wave power

Moderate

Length
5' 6"–6' 10"
Width
19 3/4"–22"
Thickness
2 5/16"–3 1/4"
Volume
28 L–54.5 L
Construction
Helium
Groove by Firewire Surfboards

Groove

Firewire Surfboards

Shortboard

Shortboard

No reviews yet

When everything goes your way. Find your Groove. Meet the highest-performance board Rob Machado's ever designed. This shape still has the hybrid DNA Rob's known for, but it's the closest thing to a high-performance shortboard Rob's ever created. The Groove's rocker and tail template bring this shape back into the world of being able to come square off the bottom and go square off the lip, what everyone calls 'high-p

Wave size

Waist → Overhead

Wave power

Soft → Moderate

Length
5' 4"–6' 4"
Width
19"–21"
Thickness
2 3/16"–2 13/16"
Volume
25.8 L–43.4 L
Construction
Helium

Size ranges describe each model's documented stock sizes, not a specific board. Compare every spec side by side.

Quick answers

What is the difference between the Firewire Surfboards Dominator and the Firewire Surfboards Groove?

The Firewire Surfboards Dominator is a shortboard and the Firewire Surfboards Groove is a shortboard. Across documented stock sizes the Dominator carries more volume than the Groove.

Which has more volume, the Dominator or the Groove?

Documented stock sizes run 28 L–54.5 L for the Dominator and 25.8 L–43.4 L for the Groove. The Dominator has more volume on average.

How do surfers rate the Dominator and the Groove?

The Dominator has no reviews yet, and the Groove has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the Dominator or the Groove?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The Dominator is a shortboard and the Groove is a shortboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

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