Overall, the paddle is very good! Small yet effective! It has many uses. I've only ever experienced it to be stingy, never thuddy.

If you're looking for a good-quality, lightweight paddle that won't break the bank, this is the one! This paddle is made of quality, thin bamboo and leaves a tingle that will leave you wanting more.

If you can slap it with your hand, you can slap it with this paddle. Anyone can get into using this one, for the simple fact that you can use it as lightly or as hard as you want. It just takes practice to get used to the amount of force you should use, to attain whatever your goal is. It's easy to maintain and relatively easy to conceal at the bottom of a clothing drawer.