I got this paddle because my current Head paddle broke.  I wasn’t sure how this one would be but after trying it, I like it even better than my old paddle.  The paddle feels balanced and light in my hand and I do like the texture of the fiberglass face because it’s a little rough and helps me grip the ball to give it some spin. I also like the grip because it’s comfortable and made of grippy material for sweaty hands.  Overall it’s a great paddle.