The very first game I played with the GIO Pro paddle, I said to myself, this is a great paddle! I was hitting more shots in than I normally do. It has great power, but also excellent control as well. I like this paddle so much, I've make it my primary paddle. The quality of the paddle is excellent, from the materials, to the carbon face, and the shape and size of the handle. I also like the design of the paddle and the subtle graphics. To me, it looks like a much more expensive paddle. A neoprene paddle cover is also included - something not offered on paddles costing twice as much.
This pickleball paddle has a great feel to it!
Lightweight, with a wide handle that even my small hand feels great gripping.
It has a soft tac grip and feels great to hold. Not slippery and just a bit padded?
This is the paddle I reach for out of all 5 that we own.
As an avid pickleball enthusiast who's also tall, it's been difficult to find an affordable pickleball racket that works for me. Until now. One grip on this bad boy and you immediately know you've moved up a level. This is not a cheaply manufactured item. The grip feels cushy yet sticky for a solid grip in your hand. The polymer texture on the front of this this is sooooo nice. You'll want to just sit and tap on it for a while. And the sound it makes when you do--exquisite!