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Review Summary For : N3ZN KEYS MODEL ZN-9RZ
Reviews: 2MSRP: $365.00
Description:
The ZN-9RZ is built on a 3 1/4" diameter base X 15/16" thick and weighs 2.5 pounds. It features 3 ball bearing per lever arm, magnetic return, solid silver contact points and very fine threaded magnet and contact screws (56 TPI). It has 6 non-skid feet for maximum stability. All screws are stainless steel and fingerpieces are Lexan Polycarbonate. OTO of the ZN-9RZ is 5/8". Also available is an OTO of 3/8" as a special order. Many powder coat color options are available.
Product is in production
More Info: https://www.n3znkeys.com/p/613/zn-9rz
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W4FID Rating: 2022-06-21
N3ZN paddles Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
I had the same experience as W3FLH -- except at HamCation. Decided to get a top of the line paddle for my QRP/travel station. It's a source of great fun and the IC-705 "deserves" a really good paddle set. Gave it a lot of thought, sat at Tony's table and tried several of his models, tried all the other high end ones at other vendors. My "standard of measure" is the Vibroplex paddles at my home station for the past 20 years -- not a bad standard to compare against and I'm used to the feel so anything new has a hard time getting my attention. I ordered a ZN-Lite II with custom finger pieces. IT IS WONDERFUL!
W3FLH Rating: 2022-06-21
Outstanding craftmanship and service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I went to Hamvention this year looking to purchase my first high-end key, knowing that the best-of-the-best would be there to compare. I stopped at all of the booths to check out the models on display, I got a hands-on feel for a lot of the models from several fantastic key craftsmen, and when the dust finally settled, I opted to put my money into a ZN-9RZ. The feel of Tony's keys was different to me from the others that I've tried: his have a silky smooth, yet firm, feel to them when keying, that just gives your fingers solid feedback when sending.

After having decided on the maker, I spoke at length with Tony at his booth and opted to have a key custom made for me. I emailed him after the show with some questions, and he was quick to answer every time. Once we worked out the details, he sent an invoice and less than 3 weeks later (about half the time of what he originally anticipated), the gorgeous key in the picture showed up!

I would recommend N3ZN to anyone looking for a top-shelf key. His workmanship as a craftsman is superb, he is responsive and patient as a businessman, and I can promise you will not be disappointed with the final product.