Three batches so far and no major issues at all. Make sure you thread-tape the hell out of the threads that need it. I change my my first ball out after 7-8 days, then change the second ball out about 1-2 days before I am ready to bottle. Not much trub at all using that method. I still prefer a bottling bucket so I can put the priming sugar in the bucket and then rack from the FF into the bucket to get it mixed good. Clean up is easy. I use a soft cloth to wash the inside so it doesn't get scratched. Like anything, you'll figure out your own way of doing things. I would recommend to FF.