I've used all the Begali paddles, Benchers and some others, and I've settled on the Begali Simplex as my all-time favorite. Pricewise, it's at the low end of the high-end, I suppose, delivered for $154, I think. The workmanship is lovely, but the feel, ease of adjustment and stability is what I was looking for, and found, in this key. LL/K3ESE