You know the golden rule; he who holds the ruler makes all the rules. The Ziricote Ruler is 18 Inches long by 1-3/4 Inches wide. This heavy-weight paddle has an even swing which complements its striking color and grains. Ziricote has a milk chocolate to dark chocolate color with grains of green and purple throughout the wood giving it a luster and finish unto itself. This Central American exotic wood also has a wonderful figure which can give it a spider web or landscape look. Sorry, NO HOLES on this one, Solid only. Rules were made to be broken and rulers were made to break him in.