Balanced Tension Strings?

[doc w]

I am playing a 1935 Gibson L-12 with D'addario 13's although I might change to 12's because I think my hands are getting a little bit weaker these days (old age). I play mainly earlier style chord melody as well as a lot of comping and single note soloing. A friend is encouraging me to try a set of balanced tension 12's. I am looking for comments on what I might gain or lose with such a change. Yes, I know that the best way to tell is to try them but I am always interested in what other experienced players have to say before I spend 12 bucks (my Scottish heritage makes me see that as a princely sum).

[icr]

All conventional tuning sets are balanced ; the higher strings get thinner so you don’t have to twist them tighter than the low strings to get the higher pitch.

[fabiansey]

To me the Thomastik Bebop sets have the best balance.

[sgosnell]

On most string sets I've tried, the D and G have higher tension than the others. I'm not sure why that is, but it seems to be the norm. I do like balanced tension strings, though they're harder to find. Many brands don't make the tensions available, but the major ones do. D'Addario, TI, and others show the tensions on the package and on their websites.

[Vihar]

On most string sets I've tried, the D and G have higher tension than the others. I'm not sure why that is, but it seems to be the norm.

It's to make sure the neck has the greatest pulling force close to the center line, which is more stable in the long run.