I am curious as to comparisons between Panaracer gravel king in similar sizes.

like Panaracer GK 700x38 (320g) is way lighter than the 700x38 Barlow pass 430g ( 380g extralight). and way less expensive.

yet say SwitchbackHill 650x48 (478g/413g) vs Panaracer GK 650x48. (520g) the lighter weight goes to Compass.

so does this mean that in 38 the suppleness winner is panaracer, but in the 650x48 the winner is Compass? and the same for fragile? Meaning is the barlowpass more durable than the 38c GK? yet the GK 650x48 more durable than Switchback?

so pick and choose tires based on needs, and riding surface?

is the heavier tire better for tubeless, lighter tires better for tubes?

so many stories floating around about Compass tires blowing off on tubeless setup, yet guys are running GK SK tubeless on hookless wheels with zero issues. ( no loud bzzz on the interwebs anyways). blowing off might need a grain of salt too, to my perception way too many people run too high of pressure. the old myth higher psi is better. the SK is a bit more robust at 540g though, is that what helps it with tubeless?

actually the BarlowPass seems to be a pretty robust tire in comparison to size/weight ratios of other Compass offerings.

the other question is, If the Compass stories are true about supple/comfort. Is there any reasons to go to 650x48 over a 700x38 on only debating 'compliance' ?