Get the Sawyers! Don't try to save a few bucks.
That is what I did. My Sawyers were getting questionable. Bought Cataracts because they were a little cheaper. They are a good oar but, I think the Sawyers are much better for a long day on the sticks. The Cataracts just wipe me out. I am going to try the counter balance things. However, with the sawyers I did not need.

So in short listen to all the advice above!