Other controllers vs. Saitek X52

[falcon23]

heck yea..I just got my CH fighterstick today and WOW...smooth as a babys bottom..no shaking of numbers when centered..And always goes back to center perfectly..Coming from an x52...Wont be going back..

[Anodizer]

I bought my X-52 used, have owned it for 2 years, and have not once ever had any kind of problems.  I incorporated a set of CH pedals as well.. 
For lube, I have an old bottle of dish soap..  The hardened soap on top works fantastic and gets rid of any squeaks or anything..  Love this stick and will
be sad when/if it breaks.. 

I'm fond of the CH pedals as well..  If their sticks are half as good as their pedals, that's probably what I'll be getting next..

[1Wolf]

Thanks everyone for your opinions, ideas, and experiences.  After reading through this thread it helps alot.  I'm glad I asked!

I think I'll try some of the lithium based (Non Petroleum) lubricants mentioned on that "Disk" on the X52 and see if that solves it.  Sounds like a good idea!   If that works ok, then I think I'll stick with what I've got until I can read more reviews on the Warthog...and if the time comes that I can get ahold of one of those and I've read good things about it...maybe I'll give that a shot then.  

Thanks guys!  

[CUTT]

I found out that "Berts Bees" underneath that slider of my X-52 works extremely well. Just a bit of it goes a long way. I tried this out over a week ago and it's working as smooth as glass. No squeaking or sticking anymore! It's cheap and non petroleum as well!