This padle is pretty sturdy. Not too heavy or too light. Seems like it is stainless steel but magnet doesnt stick to it. A hook at the end and perhaps a rubber grip would have been nice. Most importantly, I bought this padle because I thought it was American made…it is not. It is made in India. I would return it just because of this but I can’t find anything made in the USA. Sad really but that is the world we live in now.