Purchased this paddle for my wife who just began playing about 3 months ago. She loves the balance and weight and I can tell you it has improved her game.I like the shape and performance. I dropped it twice after a hit. Now I am trying to decide which paddle to buy next...I’ve played with the Paddle 1/2 dozen times and don’t find it reliable as of yet. The grip is great. Still not sure where the the sweet spot starts and stops. It’s very comfortable, but a little lighter than I wished .Liked the handle & feel of racket. It broke within 4 months of use 3x per week. Useful life of racket too short for cost.Plays well. Has both power and placement. Better than the average Pickleball handle.Broke in half on a standard overhead slam. Hassle to return in order to get refund.This is a newer version of the Reacher that I've used for years. I love this paddle. It works extremely well for me.