Is stiga a good brand to buy a paddle from?

Is stiga a good brand to buy a starters paddle from? such as the Hammerlite or the optima?

if not what would you suggest for a starter?

Hi Ryne,

Yes, Stiga is a good quality brand.

It looks like the Hammerlite has a pimpled rubber.  I would avoid it if it has and go for a rubber with inverted pimples.