I'd rather be hit by the 2x8. The wielder wouldn't be able to get as good a purchase on the grip, it's a greater mass to for him/her to accelerate, and the impa

I'd rather be hit by the 2x8. The wielder wouldn't be able to get as good a purchase on the grip, it's a greater mass to for him/her to accelerate, and the impact area would be more spread out.