I don't know, I just think what your fingers are wrapped around(the grip and its weight) is of way more paramount importance than having more weight hanging from the wrist. I for one have some huge mits! I weigh 237 pounds and have fingers like sausages, I like weight, like said above, for lining especially. however, i prefer the weight to be in my hand not hanging off the back of it. I know everyone is different and feels different on the subject, and of course this is all just my opinion. I just don't see the benefit of having the weight distributed anywhere other than in the hand. ive used heavy machines, Micky Sharpz, Time Machines, Aaron Cains, etc., and now I use light rotaries, and being a bigger guy with huge hands and using both type of machines, the excessive weight is just that, excessive. just imho