“I do like playing with this paddle. It has excellent power, control, and spin. I also like the 16mm thickness that helps with soft control during kitchen dinking battles. However, I've tested and reviewed many other paddles that were just as good as this one for sometimes 1/4 the price. It didn't come with any extras like a cover, paddle eraser, or overgrips, which others have, so I won't give this five stars for the fact that you can find just as good of a paddle for less with more.”
“This 11-0 paddle feels great. It is lightweight, controllable for spins and powerful. The feedback is great with its carbon face and honeycomb core. The grip is soft and comfortable but not overly large and wicks moisture well. Great for beginner and professionals alike.”
“I am impressed with this paddle. It had really great control and bounce. Even when I was hitting the edges, I was getting enough pop. I'd say it has a large sweet spot. The handle is spacious enough, though the edges are a little more squared than I prefer. The surface is gritty but not aggressively so. It's a nice paddle that I think deserves a higher price tag than many others.”
“This is a high quality paddle with good punch. It is head heavy and has a thump to it. Good look. Feels great. Good power, decent power, and a lot of spin. A good paddle”
“This paddle is lightweight, but packs a punch. If you are a regular player, it will give you a great balance of power and control, and if you tend to hit harder, this thing will really be powerful.
Control and spin are great, and the hi-tech surface will give experienced players a high level of control.
Big sweet spot, and really good pop.
The balance is interesting, and slightly "handle heavy," but I got used to it after a few minutes, and playing feels effortless. Very comfortable grip and handle size.
One gripe: another upper-end paddle in the $200 range, and NO paddle cover. Why is this relatively common?”
“This is a great pickleball paddle. It is a solid standard paddle without the latest gimmicks from other companies. It does not have the hole at the base of the paddle and still has the edges on it. I actually prefer this approach and really enjoy using this paddle. The stock grip is comfortable and the paddle has a nice balance to it. The sweet spot is also very nice. Overall, this is a great intermediate to top tier paddle.”
“This a great paddle with a nice blend of power and control. It's an 8.5 oz paddle with a little more power than many thermoformed 16mm paddles. This paddle has most of the latest tech such as premium layered T700 carbon, thermoformed, and foam injected edges. The balance is good and the center of balance to closer to the grip than some of the higher end paddles I use. The surface texture allows a pretty nice spin capability. The sweet spot is significant. One downside is the price is also premium and is up there with all the top brand names but in my opinion the paddle performs at that level also.”
“I played with this paddle tonight, and passed it around for friends to try and comment. The face has good textured carbon. I don't see what I expect to for paddles in this price range. Packaging was minimal - a plastic bag. The weight is heading towards the high end at 8.5 and it felt to me like the end of the paddle was overweighted - out of balance to what I usually play. I also expect the grip tape to have some texture and padding on a paddle in this price range. It plays well, but not as well as other paddles in the same price point.”
