Review on 🌷 Tulip Etimo Rose Crochet Hook in 8/5mm - Top Choice for Crafters by Tulip Company by Barbara Simmons

I absolutely love this hook and can't believe I even thought of returning it. It's very comfortable and sooooo smooth! I've tried EpicBelle ergonomic hooks (which have a "pillow" on the handle), Susan Bates aluminum hooks and Crystalites acrylic hooks, The Crochet Dude aluminum hooks, and Boye aluminum hooks (all without pillow/ergonomic handles). I didn't think I would like soft grip hooks after my experience with EpicBelle, especially since the shanks of these hooks were so short and it took me a while to get used to them. But I was very interested in the Tulip Etimo Rose line, so I ordered this one. I originally packed this hook for return because it didn't fit. boy was i wrong! I sat down to try again and now I can't put it down! I couldn't work as fast or as well with any of the other hooks. The yarn goes through this hook so smoothly, it's crazy! I do my projects much less time. I usually feel a little pain or cramp in my arms when working with other hooks, but never with this one. I've been using it for two weeks now and haven't found any cons! I should point out that I'm still relatively new to crocheting. I learned basic chaining when I was 8 years old (23 years ago) and I chained my little heart for about a year or two and I only got it back together a few months ago; So I can't say there aren't better hooks. Someone with more experience might know what to look out for and what could be better, but I haven't found anything better so far and I definitely think they're worth trying. I couldn't find them at my local craft stores (Jo Ann, Michael's, AC Moore, and Hobby Lobby). Jo Ann has them online, but I always prefer Revain when ordering online because their shipping and returns processes are so quick and easy.