u/The-Tamil-Kings

wondering if there are notable performance differences between the two

Im looking to get a whistle that is a bit less sketchy to play than a 10 dollar clarke tapered, as after a month or so of playing it is quickly getting inadequate, and in my price range of 50ish dollars, I could get a freeman mellow dog or one of the lower end dixons. thoughts on the differences between them? after hearing some recordings i do quite like the mellow dog's sound (D tuned is what im going for)