I'm afraid I'm in England so can't help you out in that way, but I can confirm the Mag-Sticks do have a very short throw, which I actually prefer to long-throw sticks as most cabinets I played growing up had Suzo 500's, which also have a short, precise throw. I find short-throw sticks much more precise, harder-wearing and easier to use over a long time as you can execute quicker movements. They don't feel as precise as Suzo's but they are very good, the 4-way is great and the large bat-top handle feels solid.