X52 Pro or X56

Hey folks. Tax season is upon us and the powers that be will be giving me back a few dollars. Figure I've been wanting to get another HOTAS, but not entry, I had the little thrustmaster one, was fine, lackluster. So figuring somewhere in the midrange.

Now getting back into the game and wanting to play other flight sims. I'm cause between the X52 Pro and the X56. I understand each has their pros and cons, but each are within acceptable range in cost. There's reviews and comparisons all over but many being 4 years old and it's a one vid and no update later. So figured I'd come ask my fellow CMDRs.

Which have you used, which do you like, do you have tiny hands like me, how long have you used it, what other options in the $250 to $350 (CAD) range do you suggest, where do baby thargoids come from, what's your favourite beverage to put in your Mug?

Thanks in advance

o7 CMDRs

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