I am going to start with I am very new to pickleball and will do my best at reviewing this paddle. This is a quality paddle made of lightweight (7.4 oz) carbon fiber, the carbon forged handle provides maximum flex for additional power and comfort, delivering good power and is easy to control. This paddle caters to beginners like me, intermediates and professionals. It has a larger sweet spot (which is good for me), is USA approved, brings excellent batting feeling, and exceptional stability and balance. This is a much nicer paddle than the one I have been using, and I think it is a good value for the money. This is a nice paddle, and the size fits my hand well, I am looking forward to getting better at my game and I’m hoping this paddle will help this happen.