This might sound like a sponsors plug but it's not.
A mate kindly encouraged me to use a KeNalu paddle in the 12 towers race. WOW!!!!! I was very impressed, an excellent paddle for anyone that is shopping around for a new one.
I loved the stiffness v lightness, the paddle blade shape, it had the right amount of flex when you needed it and I loved the tapered shaft.
I'll be defintately saving up to get one