I got a Zaan last Nov. Mine was stiff( as opposed to smooth) when I got it.
I cycled the action a LOT...that the only thing thats going to smooth it up
if yours isnt smooth when new. The more you use the better it gets....
I edcd mine for most of 3 months when I got it.
Enjoy you Grail....and remember there will be more CRKs. You wont be
Satisfied with just 1.
Good luck finding your Next Grail.

I cycled the action a LOT...that the only thing thats going to smooth it up
if yours isnt smooth when new. The more you use the better it gets....
I edcd mine for most of 3 months when I got it.
Enjoy you Grail....and remember there will be more CRKs. You wont be
Satisfied with just 1.
Good luck finding your Next Grail.