I've used both in a production environment. The cheap ones drift like crazy and the surface warps after a while. Wenseco's are solid, and their customer service is actually helpful if you need a part. Check out Wenseco for their specs. Not affiliated, just a satisfied customer.

Disagree on that, I always cut stems shorter for a neat look. Overthinking helps me get it just right, even if it takes longer.

Well, I used to think the same, but trying it changed my view. I mean, it's actually a bit shorter, not just less traffic.