Best Arcade Stick Ever?

[Skull Commander]

Being a fan of fighting games I have been trying to pick up some arcade sticks over various formats to enchance my game. I'v been primarily a pad user over the years, but it's no use when it comes to transfering your skills to an arcade machine. Whats everyones stick of choice?
So far I think the dreamcast arcade stick is top of the tree for me with it's chunky feel and pleasing weight. Excluding custom efforts what does everyone use?

[dvdmike]

For ps2 you cant beat the new Hori its so precise

[belmondo]

Namco arcade stick (PS1/2).

[Kaladron]

A 2nd vote for the Namco stick here. I love the way it slopes so that my wrists have room to move.

[dvdmike]

he namco is pretty good but is it not hard to find now

[Skull Commander]

I always liked the look of the namco stick, but was put off with murmers of poor build quality. I may have to re investigate that one.

[Kongster]

A modded DC stick complete with a sanwa stick and buttons gets my vote. The Hori RAP is pretty decent but it weighs a ton and it's a bit too big for my liking.

[J0e Musashi]

VSHG for me.

[fuse]

I'm keen on the Namco stick but I'd sooner be using a HRAP(/2). Considering I bought my Namco stick second hand for £5 many years ago, and I have put it through hell since, I have no qualms with the build quality of it or its durability.

Though, seeing as it's literally an arcade CP with a joypad connector, the Saturn Astro city panel is always going to be the daddy.

[NeoDragoN]

Neo Geo Stick.

[belmondo]

I always liked the look of the namco stick, but was put off with murmers of poor build quality. I may have to re investigate that one.

Poor build quality? No way! I've had mine for 12 years now and it's still going strong.

[kernow]

Neo Geo Stick.

yep yep, that or whatevers mounted to a cab, sanwa JLF with octagonal 'training wheels' plate \\o

[Skull Commander]

Poor build quality? No way! I've had mine for 12 years now and it's still going strong.

I remember folks on an american forum I used to read (can't remember the name) saying that it felt cheap and it wasn't built to last. Fibbing gets!

On a side note I do like the neo geo sticks, but I always think the buttons could be better. Thats why I like the dreamcast one.

[kernow]

I have a 'yellow button' namco stick, and its alright, not bad, no major complaints as such, I guess the stick could be lighter feeling, but its very well built. I only use it for roms nowadays with a PS2 USB convertor. not bad

[Skull Commander]

Anyone got any opinions on the Ascii Stick FT for the Dreamcast? I'v only seen pics of it but it looks kinda cool, especially the capcom/snk versions.