When my trusty swffb2 starting breaking down so i could no longer use it I went with the Saitek's for a bit.
The stick you mention is my "spare" stick. It is a good all rounder and can be adjusted to fit your sized hand. I'm on my 2nd one of these they will break over time. Usually around a year of constant usage. (approx 10,000 kills)
The 2 biggest drawbacks are the plastic trigger and the throttle being in a silly position.
If you have the cash save yourself time in the long run and buy a full CH setup.
Bruv
~S~