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Reviews For: March Magnetic Paddle R3a

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Review Summary For : March Magnetic Paddle R3a
Reviews: 90MSRP: 250. and up
Description:
Handmade Brass Paddle with Excellent "Feel"
Product is in production
More Info: http://sites.google.com/site/marchmagneticpaddles/
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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K0LOR Rating: 2019-07-11
Wonderful! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I purchased a custom paddle from Mike at Dayton. It is very sold, adjustable, and a truly a work of art. When I inquired about upgrading a piece of hardware on it, Mike graciously turned it around quickly. You will be pleased with this paddle!
K4TIN Rating: 2019-02-16
Fantastic. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Most elegant paddle I have yet seen.
Dazzling luster and craftsmanship.
You will be pleased!
73 de Charles.
K5UFO Rating: 2019-01-17
Work of art! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I ordered a custom engraved paddle from Mike. The key is an superb example of art and form. The key is very smooth and the workmanship is exemplary.
K3BHX Rating: 2018-06-19
Fantastic! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have been in search of the perfect paddle and have now found it. I have gone through more than 20 paddles in my day. This one is far and away the finest. Very adjustable to your personal taste it has a very solid feel. It has now moved into my #1 position for daily use.
W2DAB Rating: 2018-02-03
Hand made with care and skill Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I'd heard of Michael March Paddles through a Facebook group of key collectors and admired them from a distance. I decided to purchase his paddle and move up to the next level of quality. This magnetic key uses the opposing forces of magnets instead of springs and the touch and responsiveness is adjustable to your personal preferences. The paddle is very hefty and will stay put at your operating position, my model has beautiful engraving in the brass and feels wonderful to send with. I would rate this key among the best I've ever used and the craftsmanship is 'old school' in it's high level of fit and finish. I will own this for a lifetime and pass it down to my son. My hats off to Mike for creating a stunning paddle.
VE3IRB Rating: 2017-02-02
Quality workmanship, design, & service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
A CW friend made me aware of these quality products. Looked great online so I sent an email for more information & was impressed. I had looked around but nothing seemed to match it. I ordered one. Excellent service, I was kept informed at all times. My key #0489 arrived today. Exactly as advertised! I am very impressed. Fantastic workmanship! Highly recommended.
W1FOX Rating: 2015-11-20
Get one while you can. Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I bought one of Mike's paddles (#29) back in the mid 90's. I am proud of the purchase for two reasons; it is a handcrafted key of superior quality, and it is supportive of a fellow ham that lives in my former area.

I ran into Mike at a hamfest this summer in Berryville Virginia (2015) and mentioned that it might be time for an overhaul. He was excited to get his hands on one of his early babies.

Smooth operation and ease of tweaking I can't say enough great things of this exceptional workmanship.
WB3EBN Rating: 2015-07-23
CW Masterpiece Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Purchased an R3a directly from Mr. March over the summer of 2015. The quality workmanship, fit & finish, adjustability and feel completed by Mike's name imprinted on this key are indeed the hallmark of this quality product. Pleased to have this key at my operating table.
K1EY Rating: 2015-05-06
I really like the feel Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I've had many paddles, UR5CDX, several Begali, Vibroplex among these and I really like the feel of the R3A. I bought it used and it has rosewood finger pieces which just have a nice feel and this has nice action. I don't send real fast, less that 25WPM but at this time it is the only paddle on my desk and I have no plans to ever let it go.
GU4CHY Rating: 2015-04-22
Wonderful feel and looks Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I have a small collection of top-end paddles which all get used on the air as the mood takes me. I bought the March R3A serial number 0461 which was made in 2014. It came with an engraved base which turns it into a work of art.
The R3A has immediately jumped into my top three all-time favourite paddles - along with the N2DAN original and M0AGA Chevron.
It has a unique feel - quite soft but positive. It doesn't feel like metal is touching metal, the feel is much more silky than that.
I normally use my paddles with a very narrow gap - just breathe on the finger pieces to send CW! However, I found that the March is best with a slightly larger gap than I normally use.
Mike March is a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended - I will not be selling mine!