Was the Paderson demo shaft pured? I believe you're correct in their spineless manufacturing, but if the shaft you hit was pured, it moght be worth it so you're getting the same performance. I would also be interested in other shafts, if it were me. Callaway has a deep matrix of no upcharge, or smaller upgrades. MMT80 or Catalyst 80 come to mind as something that might be similar. Definitely tough to swallow the price tag, but it sounds like it'd be well worth it knowing you're holding the best clubs for your game.