Well designed and very sturdy paddle. The smaller grip is great for those who have smaller hands! The balance of this paddle is perfect for power shots and soft shots! I absolutely LOVE this paddle! My friends were impressed by this new paddle! They all wanted to try it out! I've convinced them to order one. This is the best paddle I have ever held in my hands! Yes, I said hands…. I play with both hands. I switch hands according to how the ball approaches me! The handle is long enough that it slips from one hand to the other with such ease! The paddle make a loud pop when I hit the ball and adds a lot of excitement to the game!