I have been playing with my new Falcon Elite paddle for three weeks now. I like this paddle. It has great control when hitting the forehand, dinking, and the overhead smash. Blocking shots at the kitchen line can be awkward. Also, punch volleys can be awkward to execute because of the grip. Doing a scorpion shot with this paddle is very satisfying. The grip could be rounder like a traditional paddle and having a longer grip couldn't hurt. I had to modify the grip a little to achieve this. I prefer to play with a 16mm elongated paddle and I would buy a 16mm Falcon Elite in a heartbeat. This is a good paddle and it is improving my game.