Is this another MOAT?
Jeez I hope not. I'd like to think that a new MOAT would be a bit more original.
As for quality sticks. There are all kinds of them. While just my opinion, a quality stick has nothing to do with name recognition, squad or anything else.
It's the guys and gals who live for the cartoon fight, treat other folks with respect, help those looking for it, and remember it's a game.
Any number of those already listed here fit that profile as do many others who won't end up on a list on the BBS.