Need a new stick

[gear]

I need to replace the X45 since it bent last night.
I'm thinking about the new X52,has anyone used it and if so what is your thoughts on it pro's and con's.

[Pooface]

Originally posted by gear
I need to replace the X45 since it went mustang last night.
I'm thinking about the new X52,has anyone used it and if so what is your thoughts on it pro's and con's.

people have mixed opinions about the x52. i have to say the first few days felt odd because it was so sensetive, but after i week i fell in love with it.

i think mine is great. all personal preference. if you can go to an electrics store and feel how it goes for you. if you wont mind it too much, go for it, best £70 i ever spent:aok

[Jebus]

Pooface is right.  First week i didnt like it and wanted my x45 back.  But after i talked to JB22 and found out some ways to make the stick a little tighter it was great.  

It did take me some time to set up my stick and it is still not 100% the way i want it.  But let me tell you the stick is worth it.

[Kaw1000]

I've got a x52...I like mine alot...but It took me a long while to get the"sweet spot"...If ya buy one let me know and I will help ya set it up!!!

[gear]

Originally posted by Pooface
best £70 i ever spent:aok

Ok,I lookn at about $129.00 here in town .

[g00b]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826102507

[Pooface]

Originally posted by gear
Ok,I lookn at about $129.00 here in town .

that's about what i paid yup.


it is different to the x45, but i really love it. you just gotta give it time. i have a great stick profile that's easy to use, and if you buy one i'll send it to you...

its a great stick, and personally i prefer the twist stick to the rocker, but again, some people dont like twist stick. if you have pedals, you can pull the rudder lock, a kinda tab on the base, that stops the stick from twisting if that's your thing

[Kaw1000]

jebus  mine is a little lose as far as the stick it self  how did u get your more firm??

[gear]

I never cared for the rocker on the 45 so I invested in a set of CH PRO peds.

[Pooface]

Originally posted by gear
I never cared for the rocker on the 45 so I invested in a set of CH PRO peds.

yup. you can just lock the stick twist, so it works just like your old 45 would have done with peds. it's really great

[rabbidrabbit]

much better deal on Saitek, comes with same warranty as new..

http://store.yahoo.com/saitekusa/recprod.html

[Morpheus]

CH HOTAS.

[Schatzi]

The X52 is a LOT lighter on the springs. If you wont miss the stiff feeling of the X45, i guess youll do fine with a 52.

[gear]

I cut back the spring on the X45 to liten it up some.That was no easy chore , I did it without taking the stck apart.

[Morpheus]

buy CH you wont be disapointed.

I've had SaiCrap sticks before. They broke just looking at them the wrong way.