Seriously we have people that peddle Hobies telling you what the best paddle is.

You want an honest opinion there is no such thing as a fishing paddle, what you put a length sticker on it and now it is a fishing paddle?
I can't and won't tell you about all the other paddles out there, because I don't use them. I can tell you that I now use, and have for many years, a Werner Kaliste crank shaft and it is better than any other paddle that I have used by a large margin. Try one out and I am sure you will agree.
It doesn't have a hook remover or length marker on it but after a long day on the water you won't care, you will be stoked that you have plenty of energy left and no shoulder or elbow fatigue.