Unlike most players, my Aero X 14mm is actually heavier than my old paddle, a very lightweight Kinetic Pro Flight. I lost a little power, but the added control more than made up for it. The ball goes where I want it to, without much effort. The sweet spot seems a little larger as well. You can put nice spin on the ball when you want to. The only downside is the edge will scuff very easily. I had to quickly invest in some edge tape for protection. Overall, a great paddle at a reasonable price!