I for several years using only the coated Elixir pages and you do not want to miss. So few friction noise and effortless playability have not known my pages. Since the high price is negligible, if, like me 1x / month rears up new pages. The only drawback is the somewhat thin bass, but this is to listen only to the strength of 0011-0052. From the strength of 0012-0053 a significantly richer sound in my opinion is available - amazing, right? In the strength of 0013-0056 the playability is too low, thus not recommended. Thus, the average thickness is the best compromise!