Anyone have some pros and cons to the classic formula vs the f4s? Meaning, is there any pros to the classic formula?
Most people prefer the F4 over the original formula, but there are still lots of people who prefer the original for whatever reason, the least of all being the "white colour" of original compared to the "natural colour" of the F4 nowdays, which is quite dark compared to a brand new set of the originals, as per an interview with Brian Anderson (9 club?).
I guess some of those guys who get however many wheels a month don't need to worry so much about flatspots or how long a set of wheels last, but I know I still have a lot of old originals and although they feel different to F4, I still know exactly what they feel like and could ride them easily enough if there were no more F4 wheels, which is also the appeal to many pro riders - they know what they feel like as they have been riding them for so long and don't want to change.
That said, the F4 is far superior in every way and I have no issues with the colour, certainly they last longer, have fewer issues with flatspots (any wheel will flatspot if you push them hard enough) and actually retain their colour more so than the older originals too, which turn very dark yellowy brown after some time.
Originals when brand new were way more susceptible to flatspots and wear issues (they wear down way faster than older weathered originals) which is why I really like skating the older sets I have, but if there was one wheel you had to stick with forever more, the F4 99 duro would be it.