For me the Original Pad from Sony is simply still the best !! It fits comfortably in your hand, the Steurung is directly and you always got to where you want to go, as opposed to the cheap manufacturers! Moreover, it is virtually indestructible. I can not remember how many times the thing with me already flown out of frustration through the air and landed on the hard tile floor. Although it has few scratches, but otherwise you can tell them nothing, neither has any detached part, still has the control be forfeited some of their accuracy and response !!! I would say - passed endurance test !!!