there are a lot of strong pad players in new york (zidane, omni, MWAH), etc!
I generally used the same pad since CT and I think skye is being a silly nigga goose (<3). Im pretty sure ive been playing fg's properly and i can say with what ive seen that pad can be just as good as stick. And my thumbs never become tired. My wrist does, however even after playing stick for 2-3 years.
ill take my infrac like a man