This paddle is a perfect weight for an intermediate to advanced player. I'd consider myself and my coworkers mostly advanced players, and we were all nearing a skill level where any given person could win and once I ordered this I got just enough of an edge with my control and spin that I was winning 4 outta 5 instead of 50/50. So much so that a couple of them ordered as well and now we are all sitting around same set again, it is crazy how much a difference the paddle makes. Our boss is def the best player, and runs a 120$ blade and I am now able to win 3 outta 7 games with him, before it was 1 outta 10 so for the price point this is the best paddle money can buy. They also honor their warranty 100% awesome customer Service. Allan replied to my request for help and took care of my issue instantly! I can't say more great things about them. I am getting these for everyone I know that plays ping pong for Christmas this year!!!!!

I just used the 6-star paddle for the first time tonight. I'm very pleased with the performance of the paddle. Less pleased with my own performance. After all, a fine paddle is only as good as the player wielding it!

I liked the paddle because I have a strong topspin attack, both forehand and backhand, and I quickly felt that I had better control than before.

A key component of success in table tennis is confidence in one's ability to execute a shot. The 6-star quickly gave me that great feeling!

I'm a good player -- I'd probably be a 1300- or 1400-level player. But nobody's perfect. The three areas of my game that require the most improvement are as follows: (1) return of serve, (2) shot selection, and (3) execution of the selected shot.

I know, I know... that would seem to suggest that I have no strong points! Not at all! I'm actually pretty good at setting up my opponent for a generally effective kill shot. So, by "shot selection," I mean: If I HAVEN'T set up my opponent as effectively as I could have, I tend to try to execute the kill anyway. That's just me being dumb, not the fault of the paddle at all! So: I need to play smarter, plainly.

However, when I DO force a defensive reply to a shot of mine, and I HAVE set my opponent up for a kill, I then execute that kill far too inconsistently. With the 6-star paddle, I noticed that I was executing my winners better and my confidence was greatly improved as a result. A double win! THAT was thanks to the 6-star paddle, which gripped the ball just that much better, so that my hard topspin forehands and backhands -- my bread and butter! -- were now finding the table, instead of sailing long.

As I mentioned, the paddle is a bit grippier than the already grippy one I was using, so I was able to counter spinny serves more effectively, simply by cancelling the serve's spin, and imparting my own... or at worst hitting a knuckle ball back. For me, that was another BIG plus for the paddle.

No review of this paddle would be complete without mentioning the unusual handle. The handle is curved, so that it fits comfortably in your hand one way. It ALSO automatically changes the horizontal angle at which the paddle attacks the oncoming ball.

That angle, with respect to the floor is closer to parallel, and that requires some adjustment. I made that adjustment almost immediately, so it's not that big a deal. It DOES mean that your reach will be slightly longer automatically, which is pretty good for me. I'm 6'4" tall and have really good reflexes, but I'm by no means quick. Hence, my really long wingspan is an important tool for me. The additional reach will be come in quite handy.

One potential downside of this very comfortable handle will be for the twiddlers among us. (Those who flip forehand and backhand sides mid-rally) I'm not one of them, so this had no impact on my game. Furthermore, I haven't seen or played against anyone for whom twiddling is an important weapon in his or her arsenal. But, if twiddling is important to you, this might not be your paddle.

The bottom line is that the fundamental areas of my game that most needed improvement DID improve when using the 6-star paddle! So, I'm giving this paddle high marks, and looking forward to using it more in the coming weeks and months.

I saw the handle on this paddle, and just had to give it a try. It fits well in my hand, and is very comfortable. I was extremely pleased with the performance of this paddle! I would recommend this paddle to anyone, novice or pro!!!

I purchased this paddle for my kids 8th birthday and he absolutely loves it. The handle is amazing and has allowed him to easily change from forehand to backhand for our speed play sessions. The case is also high quality and a really nice touch that adds to the overall value. I own several high end paddles but find myself gravitating back to this one when my son isn't around just because it's so fun to hold and use.

Liked everything about this paddle except the handle was too small for my comfort. Easy return process++