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Thanks, you've some experience then!
I think I'm just going to go ahead with getting a sample from Waltly in straight gauge. If nothing else I can just get a feel for geometry and usability.
In the end, it'll be cheaper and I didn't want to make it premium, I wanted affordable so maybe it's a blessing.
PhilDAS
As a serial Ti user for the last 15 years - in order
Omega plain
Walty plain
Moots plain
Moots plain
Genesis DB
Moots plain
Enigma plain
The ones with the most distinct qualities are Genesis and Enigma. Genesis is the stiffest, Enigma is the most absorbant. So one of each in my mini survey.
Moots is the highest perceived quality and price - and they make a strong case for the materials they choose.
So I think the answer is not really which tubing type, but design intent/gauge/shaping/angles make the most difference. And I would pay a premium to get all those in a butted frame (the weight loss is not important for me).