High Angle Touring Paddles - Control, stability, confidence and power.

If you are buying your first serious paddle, this is usually my recommendation. High Angle Euro paddles generally have shorter, wider blades designed for a higher-angle stroke.

For beginner and intermediate paddlers, I believe they offer the best combination of: Control, Stability, Power, Confidence

They make learning: Basic strokes, Bracing, Turning, Stability, Surf handling, Leg drive, Torso rotation

…much easier.

My recommendation is to start with a high-angle paddle until you develop a really solid understanding of boat control and technique.
And you can importantly use a low angle paddling technique 
Then later, if you want to experiment, move into wings, Greenland paddles, or whatever calls to you.

Paddle Length Guide (source Werner Paddles)