I have thoroughly enjoyed my KXPD2 iambic paddle. I do not consider the finger spacing “bizarrely wide”. My Kent dual lever paddle which I used happily for decades, is spaced about the same. We all have our own preferences, so when I ordered my N3ZN paddle some years ago I did opt for a model with slightly less space. We all have our preferences, and if a parameter happens to be important, great, specify that. I have used dozens of paddles in my 66 year ham career, some with wide spaces, some narrow, some with magnetic return, some spring return and made peace with nearly all of them, even with my KX1 paddle which I still use occasionally for ultra portability. Personally if I was budget constrained I could easily enjoy my KX2 paddle or even the old Kent wide spaced paddle as my only paddle. I have even tested and used some of the foreign paddles in my shack which I am sure cost well over $500 and consider the KXPD2, even with its wide spaced finger pieces, a close second choice. Perhaps this is not relevant, but I enjoy very hot sauce on nearly everything. I do not consider mild hot sauce inferior, or expect others to choke down my sauce.
Just an old CW guy, Rick KL7CW
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