Having played a little sax and clarinet in the past (not a good player though), when I got my Pocket Sax, I decided to go buy a few different reeds to see which I liked on it.

It came with a Rico 2.5, so I thought I'd get a 2.0 and a 1.5.  The shop had a Rico 1.5, but no 2.0s, and they suggested I try a Vandoren 1.5, as that's about the same strength as a Rico 2.0.

I am glad I tried it, as it has a very nice tone.  The Rico 1.5 sounds like a kazoo, and the Rico 2.5 is OK, but the Vandoren 1.5 is sweet sounding, and for me, easier to control.

btw:  the music store had never heard of a Xaphoon (I took it in with me) and were astonished at it's sound

Favorite one so far was a Tenor Wandoren Jazz 4...

but it sadly came to its natural end a few weeks ago (I do actually take little care of my reeds, it could be considered as a possible improvement point )...

I now play on the same wandoren Jazz, but on 3.5... sounds all right too after some time.

I actually do not pay for my reeds: my brother in law is a pro sax player and he keeps them all in a box, usually played 1 or 2 weeks only... even less sometimes.

I consequently have to play the reeds HE likes