I see lots of posts from 15 years ago, many of which complain about plastic inserts breaking and some with lower water pressures.

They have obviously changed the insert to brass, so they have resolved that issue......

Any recent feedback?

i have used a bunch no failures and there seems to be very little wear i,m not sure about the waterpressure issues i liked the softer rubber so at higher speeds water would blow around it to help decrease high pressure we also have pressure reliefs on the strainers they prime easier on a few of the tempermental 496s

Ayuh,..... I Love 'em for Alpha drives, they last damn near forever,...

No experience with 'em for Bravo's,....