I have no idea how much truth there is to this, but I read on Naxja awhile back an "industry expert" on gears was asked about gear brand preference. He said that as far as product quality goes its all pretty much the same. All the gears are coming from the same outsourced production line and then put into their respective brand boxes. He just to just buy from whoever can give you the best deal.

Again I cannot vouch for any truth within this, but I thought it is an interesting statement to share.