We got the 230 cm version of the Lanai (white/ivory) paddle from Accent Paddles. This paddle truly is light and I couldn't be happier now that I've upgraded from the aluminum paddle my kayak came with. There is no flex in the blade when paddling, which is good, and the build quality seems high. My only complaint, however, would be that it is a little tricky to align both halves of the paddle when connecting both at the ferrule. Other than that, I think this would make a great beginner paddle.
