With its’ unique teardrop headshape and huge sweetspot this paddle is best suited to the beginner to intermediate player looking for a quality built paddle and an edgeless design. The hitting area extends all the way out to the edge of the paddle. Constructed using three components: a protective durable frame edge, center tubes of graphite (patent pending – solid span technology), and hand laid graphite sheets. A quality built paddle. Features: USAPA Approved for tournament play. Solid Span Technology Carbon Fiber Composition Single Piece Molded Construction Maximized “Sweet Spot” Edgeless No Delamination, No Honeycomb Core, No Soft Spots SPECIFICATIONS Material: Carbon Fiber Core: Patent Pending Solid Span Technology Weight: 8 oz Handle Size: 3 7/8 Total Length: 15 ⅞ in Head Width: 8 in Head Length:10 ⅜ in Handle Length: 5 ½ in Warranty: 1 year Performance Rating; Power : 4 out of 5 | Control: 3.75 out of 5 Performance rating is a tool to compare the paddles we sell at Racquet Science. It is a combination of our playing experience with each paddle as well as the technical specifications that make up the individual paddles. Weight, balance, and materials all play a part in how the paddle performs on the court. Ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 5. 1 being the lowest, 5 the best.