CH Products Pro Throttle USB with 8-Way Switch3 4-Way Switches 3-Buttons
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Customer Review: Good Product
Summary: 5 Stars
The best throttle I have bought. I have had several others and they don't hold up to the standard this one does.Customer Review: Very good, but it could have been better
Summary: 4 Stars
First of all, I believe this product should be complemented with a good joystick, CH Fighterstick being the first choice. Of course, it can function alone, but I really can't think of any situation where one would need a throttle without a joystick.The device is extremely light compared to similar units. The resistance, however, is slightly stronger, making some kind of fixing it to the table almost mandatory. Either that or you'll have to push it down every time you move it, so the friction does the stabilizing.
The motion is linear rather than arcing, which requires some time getting used to. I'm still not sure if this was a good decision.
There is a number of hat switches and buttons on the throttle and you'll probably never run out of them. Their placing, however, is not as good as with Cougar's throttle, for example. In my opinion, an ergonomic rework of the unit would be beneficial. In any case, if you need more buttons, programming options make further possibilities almost infinite.
There is also a microstick which is quite useful, but there are no dials. A minus, as modern flight sims make good use of dial controls.
Programming abilities are exceptional and belong to the very top. Complemented with CH Fighterstick, there is no other equipment to rival it.
As with other CH gear, the feel is somewhat toyish, but don't be fooled by it - this is a quality product and it will last very long time.
Verdict: Fine product to complement your CH gear. Reliable, with great programming abilities, but it could have been even better with dials, arcing motion and somewhat improved ergonomics.
Customer Review: Good solid stick
Summary: 4 Stars
The only reason for not giving this a 5 star rating is that the throttle is a little awkward to hold, even for someone with relatively large hands. The F16 TQS from Thrustmaster had a much more natural fit, but in every other respect the CH product beats it hands down.
I don't know how closely the motion relates to the real-world behaviour of the F16 throttle, but it works fine in sims.
Only issue I've had with using Flightstick/throttle/rudders is that with my USB hub XP doesn't always recognise them as the same device and that can lead to your control assignments in games being lost - takeoff is not the time to find out that F4AF thinks your rudders are your flightstick!
Even though I rated it 4 I'd still recommend this to complete your setup.
Customer Review: Another great CH product
Summary: 4 Stars
I've owned and used this unit for a little over two years now. Its just as reliable and durable as the Fighterstick but not as useful. The main problem for me has been the absence of a trim wheel. A second wheel to go with the one on the Fighterstick (only one of the wheels on the Fighterstick is programable) would be a big help. The Pro Throttle feels great in my hand and the sliding action is nice and smooth. I am deducting one star for the absence of a wheel.Customer Review: Great piece of gear!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a awesome piece of gear. The ministick is a great addition. The only thing I dont like is the way it slides...it doesn't seem very precise. However, I would recommend this throttle to anyone who wanted the best.