Paddleboard rental

I've rented on la Ropa & plan to rent again, but I found paddle qualities inconsistent. Last time I rented, I was handed a paddle that had what seemed like a wooden broomstick for a handle, while my friend got a standard rental quality paddle. So I'm planning to bring my own paddle next trip, inflatable SUPs come with a travel paddle, so your friend may have one & it would be easy enough to throw in a suitcase.