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Canti's feel sluggish because of the increased travel of the pads. The advantages are that it allows for gentle braking to be applied more easily which is pretty useful when off road/on grass etc,. as the narrow tyres lock up all too easily. Also allows for greater pad to rim clearance so in mud and grit the pads are less likely to be continually rubbing against the rim.
Brake judder on front is a nuisance though and not easy to get rid off unless you change to solution Gabe has shown (although never used one as I just live with the judder!)