You probably answered your question. ...if you know you are going to "______".....
I have come to the conclusion that, 'ya gotta go with your gut on things like this.
I got one of the new Ludwig Atlas Pro single pedals. I like everything about it EXCEPT the pivoting spring connector.
The pedal is very smooth, and the stroke is even, with some resistance dialed in, so I can feel it, and it's nice, but that pivot thing just bugs me and I just can't get past it.
I fought it, and I fought it (for a couple months--enough time) but, I went back to the Eliminator. I can do multiple doubles fast, smooth and evenly with the Eliminator, but not with the "smoother" action of the Ludwig pedal. The "not a good "pattern" pedal for me" analogy is a good one for this pedal too (in my case).
I stopped fighting things like this, and just go with my gut anymore.