Are cheap Amazon carbon fiber paddles actually any good?

Specialist pickleball subreddit threads consistently note that sub-$60 T700 carbon paddles can play surprisingly well for beginners and rec players, but reviewers flag two concerns: surface grit (and therefore spin) can wear off faster than premium paddles, and quality control varies batch-to-batch. They are a legitimate way to start, but advanced players generally report wanting more pop and durability than budget paddles deliver.