It will take awhile to learn how to use it..

I bought this paddle for my wife and overall, I'm happy with it. It was a little heavier than I expected but it's still plenty light for a beginner. Getting a thermoformed carbon fiber face paddle at this price point is a good value.If you look closely at the paddle, there are a few places where you can see the "cheaper" construction. On the paddle I got, the edge guard goes a bit lower on one side vs the other for example. but this doesn't seem to affect the play of the paddle at all.Unfortunately, despite the good value here, I wish I'd just bought the Vatic Prism Flash instead. My wife is still new to pickleball, and this paddle has quite a bit more "pop" to it that makes it difficult for a beginner to control. For any player's 3.5+ I think this paddle is a good value, but for players under 3.5 I'd recommend non thermoformed paddles that are more control oriented and have less "pop" to them.

As a beginner, I spent some time using wooden paddles. I upgraded to the GS Pro and took some time getting used to. It is very light, durable, and the paddle face has a good surface. It's grip is easily indexed and you know where the paddle face is everytime it's in your hand. I feel it robbed some power, over a wooden paddle, but gained a lot of control. I feel as if I can place the ball where I want it and my serves have significantly improved. Still on the hunt for the "Golden Pickle", though.

This was my first carbon fiber paddle. I started pickleball with a beginner paddle 10/2023; I received this paddle 11/2023 and played with it for 2 to 3 times a week the first month or so, then stopped because I bought 2 more paddles and needed to try them out.My background: Former tennis player; started pickleball 10/2023.Pros: Thickness/control - I like that it's 16mm; the thicker 16mm helps me keep the ball in the court more often. I've tried brand name/expensive 14mm paddles and felt the increase in power, but sacrificed control; with this paddle I felt my play was more steady, balls stayed in more, so it depends on what you want/need, more control or more power?Spin - I can put spin on the ball, however, I'm not a spin fanatic, so I'm not really analyzing spin vs. other paddles.Cons: Weight - I don't like that it weighs more than advertised. It's advertised on Amazon as being 8.1 oz., but my GoSports Pro paddle weighed more than 8.4 oz. on a postal scale. I almost returned it just because of the weight but kept it because I had no other carbon fiber paddle to use. I have had wrist pain even before pickleball, and this paddle when playing gives me sharp pains in my wrist, so if you have wrist issues this may not be the paddle for you. I do not experience wrist pain playing with my other two 16mm carbon fiber paddles that both feel lighter than this GS Pro paddle and both not head heavy like the GS Pro. I do feel like it's because GS Pro is head heavy, not so much because it's heavier overall. I have not weighed my other two paddles. My other two paddles feel like they're balanced right as in not head heavy, in addition to being lighter overall.Grip circumference and feel - The grip was larger than I expected per either advertised or reviewer measurements (I can't remember) but my husband said it's too small for him, he does have large hands for an average height man. I measured the grip circumference at 4.5 inches, but I now realize after regular use of 3 different paddles, that the way the grip feels also depends on the shape of the grip, as in more round like this paddle, or more square-ish. All 3 of my paddles are advertised as octagonal shaped grip but they all feel different. I like that the grip feels decently tacky.Sturdy - Feels sturdy. My sons use it and it's still going strong as of 4/1/24. I do like the protective frame. The frameless paddles give me anxiety lol.Pop - This does not have the pop of a CRBN but for the price is okay, being that CRBN costs $200+. This GS Pro has less pop than one of my other non-name brand 16mm carbon fiber paddles, and more pop than my other 16mm carbon fiber paddle.Price - This is something I wish all reviewers would disclose so I'm including it. This one was about $61, on sale for 10% off before tax. I have since paid less ($55 on sale/deal before tax) for a paddle I like a lot better (weight more evenly balanced and thus doesn't hurt my wrist, more pop, larger more square feeling handle), and again paid less ($40 lightning deal) for a paddle I like a little less (not enough pop, too light.There are so many new companies offering carbon fiber paddles at great deals if you shop around.

The GS PRO is a second-generation pickleball paddle, featuring a carbon fiber face for increased spin and a polypropylene core, similar to some pricier models in my collection (see pic). With a 4.25" handle and an 8 oz. weight, it caters to intermediate-to-advanced players. The 16 mm thickness prioritizes control, promoting precision in your shots.What's even better is that it includes a paddle cover, a nice bonus given its sub-$80 price. Regarding performance, it's comfortable to grip, although individuals favoring two-handed backhands may find the shorter handle less suitable. It's worth noting that this paddle boasts tournament approval from USA Pickleball and features a clean, appealing design.I was pleasantly surprised when I found a card in the shipping box that let me register for a six-month warranty. It eased my worries about not having any warranty once the 30-day return period is up.Honestly, my expectations were rather low for this paddle given it's bargain pricing, but it delivered more "pop" than I anticipated. After just a few minutes of play, I found myself thoroughly enjoying it. I legit wonder if it was made in the exact same factory as one of the other paddles I own (one that comes with a super similar cover).For intermediate players or beginners seeking to elevate their game, this paddle offers exceptional value. It's forgiving and thoroughly enjoyable to use.