I already have a Balco, very satisfied, but it is in a warehouse and I had to (after buying 2-3 to do my job but...) get a similar one. I chose this one because of the silicone on the skirt and because of the lower price, but in the first -out of water- test it felt hard in the application at the tip. I will try it in the water and I will come back. I just wanted to start the discussion with my first impression. It is the standard issue with online purchases that one does not have the opportunity to try it like in a physical store, e.g. shoes, etc. We shall see.