Before buying an iron I would suggest you go to a couple places and lift them up and see how it feels in your hand. And check for the watts. If there isn't enough weight, you will have to push it harder. And if there is not enough watts it won't get hot enough. I really like to use steam but found the new irons just leak if they are full and because if you wait for them to heat up - but don't move them they turn off. So I use a good spray bottle if I need it. I usually starch so don't need the steam and I also have a wool pressing mat. For me I have the Shark Pro - it is 1800 watts. I have used inexpensive and very expensive - it's almost the luck of the draw if you get a good one.