i’m like you, until very recently, i have used single pivot campy (classic super record) w/ special pads and classic single pivot dura ace w/ standard pads for simplicity and wt. savings. but then i tried a mechanical (avid) disc-equipped road bike.
wow.
that converted me to get one, as i like to ride in wet conditions. and front braking power can make a huge difference in straight-line stopping distance. believe me.
then i recently went to DA-10 caliper brakes on my race bike, a light and elegant dual pivot design with adjustable camber pads and a much better pad compound. it is pretty clear that these do work better with a lot less lever pressure. they are so good, i would almost call them ‘grabby’, even on AL rims. and the DA-10 dual pivots are very light and priced reasonably. try 'em, i think you will notice the performance improvement.