I just got introduced to pickle ball about 6-9 months ago.  I have always loved Tennis and Ping Pong.  Pickle ball is somewhere in between the 2 and probably more fun than either.  The place I play I have been renting a paddle each time I go until I got this paddle.  This paddle is way better than the paddles I have been renting.  I am able to spin the ball much easier with this paddle.  Its just sticky enough to help spin the ball.  It has a nice comfortable grip as well.