I have an Enya 4Pro carbon fiber guitar. It's perfect for 'hostile' environment gigs. Outside, high heat and humidity or even cold and dry weather. The idea is that the carbon fiber isn't effected by environment. I've owned one for about a year and it's a good guitar - but is it worth it?
In protecting my traditional acoustics which are negatively effected by harsh temperature changes, yes - it's worth it. If I weren't gigging, I wouldn't have one - but about 30% of my gigs are outside - and of those, 1/2 of them are during the worst environmental conditions. If you play outside in Florida - consider one.
Price varies - but for a couple hundred dollars, you can play worry free and protect your quality instruments from the weather
I tried one out short term and the neck was too thin to grip chords properly for me. Used to 1-11/16 inch and 1-3/4 inch neck widths, the Enya led to fretting hand discomfort, painful really, to a hand that was already having arthritic issues. The Enya carbon fiber guitar might be fine for some, just not me. Great topic! Photo is my youngest trying out the Enya that I briefly owned.
Hey - First off, welcome! Appreciate your contribution! I noticed you purchased the mini and not the full size Enya. I wonder if that was the difference? Mine feels just like my acoustics - Martin and Taylor. The only difference is the Enya is slightly heavier. When you come down (or the next time I'm up that way), try mine and see what you think. It definitely is a go-to for me when I have outside gigs where it's extremely warm or chance of rain.
Cool that your kid is following in your steps with the guitar!
