I like polearm fighting and the bo staff quite a bit, so I've never used anything less than a 36 inch blade for my Dominixi... I like the length primarily for the reach, and the extended "sweet spot" of the 'blade.' I practice by smacking the crap outta 20 ounce bottles filled 50% with water... not too rough on the saber, and gives you something solid to hit...
I'm 6'4" and 220. I can easily figure 8 my Phantom Saberstaff with both of the Dominix hilts sporting the 36" UEHG blades. I vote you give one a try, and if you dont like it i'll buy it from you, as long as its the UEHG!
I do the same thing!
I use my Phantasm LE V2 with initiates like a Yari or polearm. It has a lot of different uses.
I should make a video when I feel a little better.

point for you.