So far so good. I did overgrip the handle for extra comfort.

Getting used to it - seems to have a little more punch than my Rogue 2E that I’ve been playing with - once I’m fully comfortable with it’s characteristics I’ll be better able to fully sing its’ praises - but so far thus was a good choice - I think it’s a real winner.

This is the third paddle I have purchased from Players. I had a chronic tennis elbow problem a couple of years ago and was drawn to the gel core vibration dampening design of the Rogue 2. My tennis elbow cleared up within a couple of weeks. Wife started getting tennis elbow, Bought her one and it cleared as well. Got a great deal on a demo Selkirk power air. After a couple of months, the tennis elbow was back. Purchased the Rogue2 carbon and tennis elbow gone. Love the spin and control. Great product, Great customer service, made in America at a great price. Players player for life!

I have only been playing pickleball for four months, but upgrading to this paddle has truly improved my game. Unlike my prior paddle, this one is lightweight and the elongated design gives me just enough stretch. Great investment.

I've been using Players' paddles for years. When my new paddle arrived I took to the court to try some drills. I was actually surprised by the additional power on the serves. This paddles weighs about 8.3 and definitely packs a punch while still proving touch. Nice improvement if you found yourself adding weight to the previous model.

I had contacted Players Pickleball to inform them that my brown grip was not nearly as tacky as my friend's black grip just in case they weren't aware, but I assumed they were. They sent me a black grip at no charge even though the brown grip was still otherwise functional. Top notch customer service-oriented company!

My favorite paddle is the Rogue2 Carbon Hybrid shape Gel Core. There's excellent control and plenty of power with this paddle. The surface creates fine spin. All this at a much lower price than paddles of similar quality. I love that I know the local owners through previous sales, and they provide incredible customer service. They have a super demo program so you can try out paddles before you buy! Such a great local company. I highly recommend their paddles.

I like the longer handle and the paddle grip. No vibration when you hit the ball.

This was a steal of a deal for a fine beginners paddle! I'll be using these to teach some new beginners how to play pickleball, so expect it to be abused as people learn to play this game. It's a perfect tool for learning the game and at this price I could buy multiple paddles. I honestly couldn't see any blemishes! Thanks Players Pickleball for these great entry level paddles!

This paddle is great. My previous gel core hybrid was really good but the Ultra Core is better. I find the paddle to be more stable and more vibration damping. I have a partially torn rotator cuff and this paddle really helps eliminate vibration pain and allows me to play during recovery. Solid, Quick, Great Spin and plenty of power.

Huge sweet spot if you don’t need a longer handle

Do not hesitate to pull the trigger and save some money on these "cosmetic blemish" paddles. It will take you some serious time to even find the "blemish"! The quality is top notch. I wasn't sold until some good friends let me use one of these vs the 20-30 dollar academy paddles. There is simply no comparison, which you will discover in the first three minutes of using these.

Been playing Pickleball for 15 years..
Its a Great paddle at a Great Price..
an made in USA,,, JL,

Bought the Rogue2Q Carbon Ultra Gel-Core paddle, and let me tell you, it's a real gem. This paddle gives me insane control and lets me spin and slice like no other paddle I've used. The Quad Shape design is a game-changer, offering a sweet spot that's just too good to miss. Plus, with its new Ultra Gel-Core tech, I'm spinning shots like never before. If you're serious about your game, this paddle is a must-have. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!

Third rogue2 I have owned. With the extra gel and the 30% discount, I feel it was a bargain. A little heavier than my older models, but believe it has added a little more power to my game.