Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I am about to buy a new mower and have narrowed my choices down to The Toro Super Recycler with the Personal Pace drive or the New Honda with the Smart Drive, plastic deck, and the "switch" to go from bagging to mulching.  The 2 most important things for me are  #1 - must be the best mulcher and #2 the self propelled drive.  Has anyone had experience with both the Personal Pace and the Smart Drive.  I have areas that I need to go back and forth with the mower...is that hard to do with the Personal Pace?  How about the smart drive?  Also up and down hills??   What about comfort?...seems like your thumbs might cramp up with the Honda Smart Drive after awhile. I would love to hear a comparative analysis on both THE DRIVES andTHE MULCHING of these 2 mowers if anyone can help.  Thanks!