I play pickle ball several times per week. I’m 6’5” and athletic and I like a paddle that compliments a playing style of ball control and power. This paddle does both! The metallic finish is by far better with ball control than carbon fiber. The weighted corners due provide a much larger sweet spot and enable me to use my power more consistently. My opponents have described the spin I can put on the ball as “insane” and leaves them scratching their heads. Thank you Holbrook for making a paddle that compliments my style of playing.