D'Addario Rico Plasticover 2.5 Strength Reeds for Tenor Sax (Pack of 5)

How does the reed strength compare to cane?

do you need to soak the reed before you play?

I need size 2 tennor sax reed

Have they changed now that d'addario owns rico? i still have & like the old rico plasticover 3 & 2 1/4 legere signature. what strength d'addario?