Recently started using bmx platforms with HoldFast straps. I bought some black metal Wellgo platforms because they seemed bombproof and were less than $20. Now I'm wondering if I should have gone with plastic instead...

If you use platforms, do you use metal or plastic and why?

I see the metal ones can weigh upwards of 630 grams, whereas the plastics are only about half that. But the weight of my metal platforms is nice for when I have to stop at a red light and take my right foot out... because I can manipulate the pedal easily since it has weight which reacts to my foot manipulation. I wonder if plastic would be as responsive?