After 7 months playing with the Selkirk Boomstik, I finally figured it out. Then the buttcap broke. But it has a lifetime warranty. Took only 3 days for Selkirk to replace it. And for $333, I think it’s worth every penny. Since I am a veteran , I paid $284. You need to be a member of GovX.com to get the discount. It has so much pop. This is where you have to have control. Hitting at 70% power is sufficient. More will result in hitting home runs over the fence or walls. I’m a banger so it took a while getting used to. Crazy backspin when you’re at the kitchen and your opponent is on the baseline. Grit is great, which gives insane topspin. Loose grip is one of the keys. Hope it will hold up until end of August when the true test begins. Highly recommend, especially if you are a lefty and looking for a new paddle. Hope this helps anyone. Note: Selkirk is not paying me to endorse their paddle. (I wish they were though). This post is strictly 100% my own personal opinion.