"I highly recommend this paddle just from the short period of playing with it with a K1EL keyer. I find that even without the silver wires there are no character elements lost due to connection path problems. I like the feel of the spacing of the paddles and the light touch that I was able to obtain with the spring modification and adjustment of the the two tension adjustments at the top crossbar of the paddle. The ball bearings work nicely and smoothly. Have not had the paddle "stick" even with the light touch."