I have 2 oval hoops and put them aside. I keep returning to my 14" round one, so that's it - round for me. I really think it has a lot to do with your design though. When hand quilting I tend to do more curved objects and tend to have to turn the hoop more. I like turning my round one, much easier for me to manipulate. Now if just doing grids, an oval one just may work easier.