used both. the pro version is noticeably stiffer, which is a good thing compared to the slightly floppy normal version. as it is a twisty stick, and as far as i'm aware none of the recent crop of dual throttle sticks are twisty. which for me is a must. tried rudder pedals, didn't like them. shame, i really liked the look of the dual throttles as well.

Very interesting fix for the X52 deadzone. Thanks Swiss and Sokol1.

The resolution of TM16000M, the use of HALL in X/Y axes, and the price aren't relative. These facts make the joystick in question a bargain. JoyTest right now:

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/6721/tm16000m.jpg

PS: Compare the minimum step and precision with X52pro...

Give it a try! :)

That test is impressive, fortunately I can no longer compare my X52. There wasn't anything I liked about it and got rid of it years ago. I still have the Cougar, CH Fighterstick, Aviator, and G940 as backups for my MSFF2. Although I use the Cougar throttle which is excellent.

pro...better build quality

well, i think i'll go for a PRO :D

hi i bough the pro and for first month was great,
then(swiss wrote)unfortunately there is plastic "gliding" on plastic lol how true, after all the google fixes i bought a 1600m and about a year later am still very happy, just starting to feel a little loose in middle maybe although i would recommend saitek throttle as 1600m one feels absolute crap if you can buy just this:cool:

As something of a gear collector, maybe you can give me some advice :) I have an MSFF2 (well, 2), and I'd like a throttle for SoW. Any suggestions on which to get?

Thanks

The Cougar throttle is the most comfortable and user friendly. It has a rotary in the perfect position for adjusting trim, and enough other buttons and rotaries that you would never have to use the keyboard atleast in prop sims. Unfortunately the throttle plugs into the Cougar joystick. I used to just keep the joystick on the floor, but I've since pulled the circuit board out of the joystick. You may find quite a few Cougars on ebay now that the Warthog has hit the market.

I'm interested in picking up a Warthog. The joystick looks to be very smooth and precise, and it has a dual throttle. Although the throttle doesn't have a rotary.

I currently use a MSFF2 with a Cougar Throttle, and Saitek Pro rudder pedals. I've had no problems with the Saitek rudder pedals other than their goofy Saitek toe brake programming.
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And if people don't like how smooth the throttle feels, they can mod it. IJ has created some nice aluminium bushings, which replace the plastic ones and makes the throttles action smooth. Add Cubpilot's Hall-Effect sensor kit and you have a good throttle that'll last a lifetime.