These are my first mudders as well. I think they will shine in adverse conditions. At present, and just receiving them, I would say I prefer the Res-C, but we will see over time.

What I expected was that the handles would be a bit larger, filling the hand more, with the mudders being a bit more flexible and from fitting. I do not have large hands by any means, but the handle seems hard to squeeze and get a tight grip. It is like piniching a bag of groceries...it is hard to carry it, even if it is lighter then something with a thicker grip. I am suprised you big fellas don't have trouble with the smaller grips....IMHO