Love this paddle. It was a very easy transition coming from a boomstick. I wasnt sure what to expect but it did not disappoint! After my 2 hour 4.0+ competitive session, I added some weight and drilled for 3 hours, and it made it even more responsive! Nothing disappointed me!!! The twist weight was fast. I purchased the 26mm elongated for more touch...again, the boomstick lacked that. It weighed on at 7.56 before I added weight and brought it up to 8.36. I added my hesacore grip and im all set!!!!