The extra few centimeters of handle on a long-handle TI spoon are worth the extra 2 grams over a short-handle spoon. Reaching into a packet or stirring a deep pot (scraping bottom of pot to reduce burn) is a worthy use of a long spoon.
The commenter who seems to think aluminum is better and lighter should look again at actual weight, then hold in hand to feel how excellent (strong, rigid, hard,
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.