Speed was a factor, a major one, in addition to the weight. The heavier then got, the slower, typically and Alvin was still working out a way to get both out of the model. Changing the wood might be their only option, but he wanted to try his best to get the field maple to work. Between himself and Penny they would figure it out. Only once they had exhausted their options, would he consider changing the wood of the handle.

"Steering is good, responsive, still a little clunky though." Alvin had done his best to made sure of that in the charmwork. Their prototypes were promising, flew steadily, just not quickly. "I just need to figure out how to lighten it up. I was afraid the the hardwood would be a problem, but it's so sturdy it's hard to swap it out. Might just be figuring out the right combination of charms." Penny was doing all she could with the physical changes to make it work. He had to have faith they could make it work. Between the two of them and their backgrounds, they would figure it out. If not, they had plenty of contacts in the industry to ask, he supposed.