My wife bought me this for a Christmas present - she made the right choice. Many of my playing colleagues have more expensive paddles but they perform no better. The absence of a rim on this item is a distinctive advantage and cuts down the number of misguided edge shots.
Compared to the more expensive paddles it is just slightly heavier but nothing to make any difference in the playing action. Two other players in our group have bought the same paddle and they are equally delighted.