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OSCAR:
The only real difference between the 4" & 3.5" handles is that the 4" handles are better suited for wood control panels. You could get away with the 3.5" handles in a wood control panel, but even after routing out for a 3/8" mounting depth they will probably be a bit on the stubby side, kinda like a Pac-Man stick. Performance-wise, I don't think there is much difference... unless the short 3.5" stick feels uncomfortable to you, then that may hamper your action on it. Personally, I wouldn't use the 3.5" sticks for a wood control panel on a multi-purpose cabinet where you will be playing a variety of different games.
crashdmj:
Ok I emailed the guy from n2new@aol.com, and he will sell me 4 Wico 4" ball-top handles (can't wait). I ordered one red, blue, green and yellow to match my buttons. Now I just need to decide on a marquee and CP artwork hmmm....
Thanks Oscar and Rampy
edit* So it's basically just put the Wico shafts in instead of the P360s and play Oscar?
Grasshopper:
As Oscar says the 4" handles are generally preferable if you're mounting in wood. However if you increase the length of a joystick's shaft you also increase its throw slightly. And this will also cause the spring (or grommet) to feel lighter. So a 3.5" shaft will feel very slightly different to a 4" one.