The Boomstick is not for everyone.
Too many 3.0 to 4.0 players are using the Boomstick
For context, I’m a 5.24 DUPR, so I can adjust and make most paddles work. I just picked up a Q2, which is basically a Boomstick clone, and yeah the thing is crazy on offense. Drives feel effortless, drive come off hot, drips are nasty, you can generate pace/spin without doing much.
But on defense it is rough. Resets are way less forgiving, touch shots are harder to control, and if your mechanics are not clean you are popping balls up or sending them long.
It still took me a good 10 to 15 hours to feel comfortable controlling it in the soft game, especially resets. So when I see a lot of mid level players using it, I really think it is doing more harm than good.
If it feels like it is helping you win, it is probably because you are ending points faster with power, not because your overall game is improving. Long term that can build some bad habits. You are not really developing touch, you rely on pace, and your resets never get consistent.
For most players, especially below 4.5, a more forgiving paddle just makes more sense. Something that lets you reset cleanly and actually develop feel at the kitchen.