Yes, I learned years ago that it's not the weight of the iron that gets the job done well, it's the heat. (I think the myth that it's the weight of the iron that's important to good pressing is the reason so many quilters have or are suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome.) Irons have to get HOT to press well. I have a Rowenta that I got as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago and it is a great iron, but it's heavy. Give me a Black & Decker iron any day of the week. They get super hot, are light weight and are very reasonably priced.