Yep,
That's the thread that I was refering to.
The two sticks are essentially the same.
As AndyWarne suggested, you can rotate just the switch plate about 45 degrees if you like, but it will not be fully locked into place as the manufacturer intended.
It won't fall off mind you, but it is not as tight a feel IMHO as if you use the method of rotating the whole stick 45 degrees & properly locking the switch plate into place.
If you do do this, don't forget the notches.
I do agree however that rotating just the switch plate does work.
I have done this to test it.
Suppose it's just a matter of preference really.
Sorry, I was trying to help clear things up not furthur confuse.

Here is a close up of the Universal so everyone can compare: