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@Hovis
Yes, that is true, the actually stretch less than plain guage apparently. But that is offset somewhat by having 80% of the tension in the drive side if you choose to run double butted on both sides.
I've built identical rear wheels (32h open pros), one with DB both sides and one with DB on just non drive side. I'm far happier with the second set. Havent had to retrue them at all and they feel great.