The nice thing about the new crop of brakes is that it allows people with weak or small hands to use them fully. My wife's hands aren't that strong, and she doesn't feel secure on some of my bikes because she can't squeeze the brakes hard enough. I'm not a big guy, but I've been blessed with very long hands and strong finger muscles. I've also been using my hands in bike mechanics and similar things, strengthening them and keeping them strong.