I think they are living up to their intent. They definitely fit the bill as a head between a single ply and a double ply. I was told they are around 12 mil in thickness. This is a very nice gauge, as they will be more durable than a single ply, yet not as dead as most double plies.

They tuned up quickly and easily, living up to the hype. Did they tune quicker than any other brand? I did not notice any difference.

They do sound nice. Do they sound nicer than any other brand? I don't notice any difference. I will pay attention, in the future, to the sound of these heads, as well as their durability.

Maybe I will get a better picture of them, overall, with extended use. It is difficult to compare the sound of these to any other head, because the make-up is so different. But they are definitely more open than any 2 ply head I have ever played. I'm sure that's due to the thinner plies. That is a good thing for us. Maybe the other makers will follow suit.

I also like the smaller logo on these. As much as I like Remos Powerstroke3 line, the big logo and the double ring printed around the edge just look tacky to me. Too much crap. Like those pick-ups that have all the trim and spoilers and stripes,... yuck. I digress...

Price wise, they seem to run a little more than Remo, but in line with Evans, so they're not too expensive.

Bottom line: I think I like them. I won't let Roy's personality cloud my opinion of his products. I think I will soon buy a set of StudioX heads for my Sonorlites and see how they sound.

-Mike-