The aluminum shaft is as durable as they come, engineered for a tight finish and able to withstand the rigors of most paddling conditions. It&';s not the lightest option available, but very robust. The shaft has a vinyl wrap and is ovalized where the hands go for more comfort and control, and to limit the chances for blisters. Snap-button ferrule is fixed length plus tight fitting, secure, and long-lasting. No wobbling or inefficiencies like commodity systems. It&';s not as technical as some modern ferrule systems, but one of the more robust options. Comes with 3-hole for adjustable feather angles of 0Adeg or 60Adeg, left or right hand control. Features: Available in two vibrant colors and five different sizes. Blade shape is designed to be large, powerful, and smooth. Fiberglass + nylon blade material is stronger and thicker than all other commodity paddle options Aluminum shaft is as durable as they come, engineered for a tight finish and able to withstand the rigors of most paddling conditions Snap-button ferrule is fixed length plus tight fitting, secure, and long-lasting. No wobbling or inefficiencies like commodity systems