4 stars
I've been playing pickleball for over a year with a $35 paddle (Amazin' Aces "Signature") and wanted to try a $150 paddle that gave me greater spin action. I tried the Gamma Hellbender and the Onix Evoke Premier. They both gave good spin control. I felt the wider Onix gave me better net play with fewer mishits, which I think means it has a bigger "sweetspot." I liked the Hellbender's grip better. Just over 30 days with the Onix the grip material has started shifting with spaces between the wraps and the ribbon at the handle base has slid off. Hopefully Fromuth & Onix will take care of this for me. I'm not aware if this is a common problem of this paddle.
