Roughing Gouge for spindle work - quality

I was wondering if I could get some opinions on spindle roughing gouges. Specifically, how important is it to purchase a "high end" gouge for roughing out spindles? Obviously, things to consider would be balance, weight, and steel hardness. But given the fact that the gouge will be used to rough out a square stock in preparation for finish work, how much added value is there in purchasing say a $110 gouge over one that costs $39? Or would that extra money be better spent on a high quality finishing tool?



Thanks for your opinions

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Roughing Gouge for spindle work - quality