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A shower head usually sprays sideways because mineral scale or debris disturbs one nozzle. Wipe flexible nozzles while the water runs and follow the maker's cleaning method for harder deposits. If a whole section stays weak, or only one mode is affected, inspect the selector and internal distribution path instead. When every jet is weak but still points correctly, test the hose or shower arm because the problem may be flow, not spray direction.

Yes. A well-designed ABS shower head can be a good choice, especially for a handheld unit where low weight and complex internal water paths are useful. It is not automatically less reliable than a metal head. Resin quality, molded structure, inlet design, seals, coating adhesion and pressure testing matter more than the word "plastic" alone. Metal remains useful where rigidity, thin profiles, machined threads or a heavier feel are priorities.

No. A bigger shower head does not automatically use more water. If two heads deliver the same measured gallons per minute, they use the same volume over the same shower time. A wider face can spread that flow across more active outlets, so the spray may cover more skin and feel softer. It uses more water only when its actual flow rate is higher, more outlets run at once, or you shower longer.