This will be more info than you need...
I started with Church Walleye boards, love them and use them every outing. I tried 44's for heavier long lines but they seemed to pull harder than necessary. I won a 12" Ninja board and loved it. So my summer spread includes a mix of Walleye and 12" Ninja boards. They play well together. I believe the 9.5 inch boards would plane like the Church walleye boards. Spend it if you got it.