Tried a different mud pan for a week and the results were obvious

I've been using the same old 12 inch steel mud pan for years, figured it was fine. Last week I grabbed my partner's 14 inch plastic one by mistake on a big ceiling job in a new build over in Tacoma. The extra length and lighter weight made a huge difference. I could load more mud without it feeling heavy, and the longer edge helped me get smoother, longer passes with less stopping to reload. My arms weren't as tired by the end of the day, and I swear my finish coat went on faster. I'm honestly thinking of switching for good now. Has anyone else made a switch from steel to plastic pans and stuck with it?