I only played with this paddle once but I already love it. I had a Selkirk Power Air Vanguard that was hurting my elbow, so I ordered this after reading that it's elbow-friendly. It didn't hurt my elbow, it seems easier to play with due to the larger sweet spot, and is more stable and powerful than the Selkirk. And I love how cheap it was (on sale) for a quality paddle made in the U.S.!