When it comes to water balloons there are several factors that determine quality. In the mainstream world, larger water balloons are often desired by newbies. However, professionals have since recognized that at a certain point the size of large balloons become a point of hindrance than excitement, since a higher mass is more difficult to wield and tends to develop undesirable qualities with age and wear. In recent times, a radical faction of water balloon connoisseurs have expressed the beauty of minimally filled, almost flat and deflated balloons. While the amateur may say that flat water balloons defeat the purpose, the veterans all agree that it is because of their flatness and minimalist design that it forces the user to cherish the entirety of the balloon entirely and thus allows full potential of this water balloons use. However, these smaller balloons are a growing but niche attraction, and should not be pursued by an amateur without the skills to negotiate their use. Still, there are more factions that claim that size of the balloon does not even matter, but rather the quality of it. Indeed, depending on the grade of the materials, some water balloons have developed and exquisite shape of near perfect roundness with just a touch of soft oval curves to mold well with the users hands. These balloons also tend to exhibit an excellent skin with exceptional smoothness and elasticity, making these water balloons coveted by veteran and casual users alike. However, due to the desirability of large water balloons, some have encountered so called "fake" or synthetic balloons that are overfilled to increase size and improve shape. While objectively these balloons should be on par with their natural ones, connoisseurs of all experiences have come to the consensus that they are in fact far inferior to even the lowest grade of natural balloons. "We won't stand for this mockery," an anonymous balloon user said. "Balloons were made to bring people enjoyment. If a balloon cannot be appreciated in it's natural form, it is not the fault of the balloons, but of the person who cannot appreciate the value of the balloon itself."