I think the Tropical Heat would fill that gap nicely. The problem with the regular Tropicals is that they will go sideways at the back of the pattern. The turbine core in the two pearl Tropical Heats will give you a more usable reaction. I am a two hander, and i go from Hy-Road, to Tropical Heat Hybrid, to Natural Pearl. I would suggest going with a Pearl Tropical Heat over the Hybrid because the cover will be weaker than the R2S Pearl in the Reign. Just my opinion....
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