Yes, I think its heavy, still thinking whether to sell mine or not.
And I love to have the wings flapping out, though its a bit inconvenient when in crowded area, lol.
Ears out is a great look! These bags are known for being heavy, but if it was light, we would question the quality
wings/ears for sure. and no I don't find phantoms that heavy, they are a walk in the park compared to my luggage.
especially my croc-embossed phantom, that bag I consider lightweight actually. part of the reason I love it so much.
depends a lot on the leather type.