The black Walhaut is a bit faster than the white one. Also, he has a VERY large shipping tube for future pads and his face is on the side and ends. The next version of the Walhaut will have a lot of cool improvements. You might want to get the Smooth Criminal pad to review. I think it goes on sale on Monday.
I think control pads are probably going to get more popular with lighter mice but I still like my codura pads. May try a control pad one day. Gotta love the hustle.