I think the most important factor is how the weight is distributed, but of course many details come into importance depending on ones needs, likes and physical handicaps.
Ive always mentally equated weight with something really well made=quality. Not necessarily true but its a mental thing , probably due to my age
Now a days there are many metal, plastic etc, alloys and mixes that are lightweight and probably stronger and more flexible than metal.
Now, for my reasons.... I have really bad hands as many that see my posts have noticed. I notice that the switch design, placement and how much resistance there is when pressing the button/ switch.
I have mostly mechs and mostly Euro made tubes. Ive had some really wonderful ones that have heft but the design of the switch decides if I can use it daily without a lot of pain. I have some that are heavier but the switch and placement / design makes it painless to use.
I have 3 regulated box mods, Yihi chipsets; 2 SX minis, one an M-class and one wooden one made by MMW.
All have the same chip set with the S-class being an older chipset.
THe M-class is a brick, but I love it, works the same as the S-class but I love using it because of the wieght, but it eventually causes wrist pain. The older model ; the S-Class is the same but lacks temp control but is lighter. I love them both, but eventually need to put the M-class away and bring out the wood one because its the lightest.
Its all about the thumb and wrist for me. I will never get rid of my M-class and use it a lot because Im saving the new and unused S-class for when the M eventually retires itself.
I think the future high end mods will be made of lighter, flexible but strong bounce-able materials that flex and at the same time absorbs shocks from falls to protect the electronics and 510 connections. Most falls break your mod at the point where the atty connects to the 510. It would be great if they can seat the 510 down in the body to give the atty some protection from the falls.
Good thread
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