Inline or offset G

[FlutiTutti]

Hi, I'm considering buying a new flute and was wondering if anyone has any views on inline G or offset G and if it makes any difference to playing or if its just more comfortable if you have small hands.
Any opinions appreciated

[pied_piper]

Generally speaking, large hands may find inline more comfortable and small hands often find offset more comfortable. Try both and buy whichever is more comfortable to you.

[fluteguy18]

PP has it right on the money. Buy what is most comfortable for you. The trend now-a-days is going toward offset in light of performance related hand injuries, but it is only that. A trend. The trend for a long time was inline. But again, it was a trend. One is not necessarily better than the other. Acoustically they're the same.

I personally play an offset and I love it. I know people who have inline and love theirs.

[sarastro]

My teacher commented the other day that she can't even sell her old inline G because no one in our city uses them. Interesting how these things are different in different geographical areas.

[equinemidwife]

I prefer the offset G, but I agree it's personal preference that matters.