Hi
Ive found that using a spoon does make the better quality hash as opposed to smashing it with a electric whisk. You get less but the quality seems better.
The bigger the bags the more work tho. Dunno what it would be like spooning with a 20 gal set
I normally use a spoon for the 1st run, then a whisk for the 2nd.
Just remember to get that water as cold as you can before adding the trim/buds....and use plenty of ice!!! The more the merrier!