I have used this paddld for a year and it has performed well. It was my first "higher end" paddle so I can compare it to other, more expensive paddles but I would buy again.

Don’t Like This Racquet At All

Handle too short weird sound when you hit the ball

Good Paddle For All Around Play. Loud.

Played with the Z5 for over 3 years on and off. Overall it was a good paddle. I think it is good for beginner and intermediate play, and there are better rackets for advanced players and above. Power was adequate, spin was moderate at best. The racket is loud compared to other rackets. The racket does not have a great soft touch, so dinking requires good technique.