Well baby taylors are soft. There's no two ways. It's a 3/4 size, and believe me, they're the only taylors NOT worth your money. You want, get a big baby. 15/16 size and it puts some of its full size companions to shame. I haven't heard much about Little Martins buy Big Babys are definitely bang for your buck-half the price of a full size and it's just 15/16, not that much difference. One inch i think.