Great craftsmanship , nice handle not rough but not slippery either. Incredible power, great far from the table to mid distance. Very stiff blade and low dwell time so not great for spin oriented players . But soft with great feeling and ideal for power shots. I did not have any problems with blocking or short play although its high speed. Overall great addition from Osp and certainly high quality , ideal for offensive players who play mid - far distance and rely on power and want to finish the points fast !!!