been trying to squeeze in some outdoor time before the remote calls start and the little ones wake up fully here in seattle but my old paddle was just too clunky for quick swings. grabbed this gearbox cx11e power one in blue for around 220 after seeing it pop up lighter than expected at 7.8 oz and man it feels way more comfy in my hand during those rushed sessions. the grip doesn't slip even when i'm half distracted by the background noise of toy trucks and someone yelling for snacks, plus it has decent pop without feeling like it'll fly out on a bad reach. only tiny thing is the edge guard caught a bit of dew from the grass last time but wiped off fine. overall it's been a practical win for this tired parent trying to stay active, might even convince the spouse to join next time the weather holds.
