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Vortex or Tornado Spinner and why
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NoOne=NBA=:
Truthfully, you won't be disappointed with either of them.
I opted for Oscar's DOT spinner because I wanted the up/down function.
krick:

--- Quote from: dweebs0r on November 29, 2004, 10:41:53 pm ---The SlikStik spinner wont work with your minipac encoder unfortunately.

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Errr...  so I assume the Tornado Spinner won't work with an Opti-Pac either?

Is there some way to hack it to work with an Opti-Pac?

I'm really sold on the small footprint.
Tailgunner:
I'd go with Oscar's simply because of the feel. The Tornado has an edge on a crowded panel where space is an issue, but if you're used to a Tempest spinner's feel the Vortex is what you'd want.
teef two:
Whilst I've voted for the vortex I have to qualify this by saying that's the spinner I have and I have never had my hands on a Tornado spinner.

That said I am very happy with the feel of the vortex, exactly as I remember them being in the arcade.
Lilwolf:
I voted for Vortex myself

Oscar is GREAT, and his amazing rep adds a few points making it hard to compete. 

But the real reason is construction.  I've heard that the Tornados are made with aluminum and can bend (they shouldn't, but they can) and the only advantage is a longer spin time that requires it to be perfectly aligned (and slight bending would do it).  And I have hotswappable control panels so I have the underside touch things all the time.

But I bet both would make anyone out there happy.  Oscars extra products and customer support could easily tip the scale... but the extra strength construction really puts it in Vortex's side
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