User blog comment:Mckrongs/Monster Hunter 4 for the Nintendo 3DS/@comment-4432267-20111222004608/@comment-4432267-20111224042727

you obviously don't know the difference between a lance and a spear. at least in the MH verse. it wouldn't actually be quite like a spear, but anyway, the primary differences would be that a spear has one tip on the end about a foot long and a long pole that can be gripped anywhere, like the Gobul lance in Tri, but as its own weapon, probably with ends on both sides. it would probably be one of the fastest weapons, around DS speed. and probably high status as well.