You can't find a paddle that performs this well for under $200. I also have to say that this is my most stylish paddle. I love everything about it; the shape; the touch; the power. This is my favorite paddle for a reason, and the reason is that I play so well with it! I love it outdoors, I love it indoors, I even love it in the hurricane-level wind I was playing in outside. (March in Ohio, iykyk.) This is a fantastic paddle especially for this price point. I recommend it to everyone, but especially for competitors who want a paddle they can count on.