The Spade is a fantastic new offer from ACE Pickleball. Raw carbon fiber face, 16mm thickness, elongated handle, it had everything I was looking for. I was really impressed with the touch I got around the net. I could feel the dinks better than just about any pickleball paddle I have ever tried. My resets and drops improved as well. But what was most unexpected was the pop I had in my drives and serves, typically with such great feel, the power suffers. But not in the Spade. Great paddle from Ace Pickleball!