Yeah, all up to style and preference. My vote goes with the steel pick / iberian mace guys, but it couldnt hurt to try something longer.
Italian sword / (elite) scimitar / arabian cav sword are all worth trying. Its always impressive to see someone who's good at managing the range on the arabian, since it gives you a chance to charge your swings and maneuver a lot against people with shorter weapons. 95 speed does make a difference though, its even slower than a shashka. Italian / scimitar are equally matched, up to you if you want eastern or western style, and the regular scimitar is honestly just as good.