If its less mass (less material, stainless... moved to a cheaper printed material shuttle) then why is it more expensive
lol. I am totally happy with the 10 intertaps I own. I do have the springs to help remind guests to close the tap. They make great hardware for sure. I even swapped out my old perlicks on my portable rigs. That coupled with switching everything to evabarrier/duotight makes cleaning a snap!
I do however see a purpose for this thermal mass magic on my outdoor portable rigs. When camping it is possible for the temp difference to be pretty wild between my iced down keg and the 90 degree ambient air/ sun.
If I ever get a few extra bucks ill throw one on an order in sure.
Neil