I normally mod my own controllers by installing rear tactile switches and ps3 style domed thumbsticks and the controller feels as natural as ever, but I wanted to try something new just because so I bought this controller. I have medium sized hands and have never had issues with hand pains or cramps using the Dualshock 4, the controller rests perfectly in my hands and there's no strain or unnatural positioning to press any button on a Dualshock 4.With that said here's my pros/cons of the Razer Raiju:Pros:-Mechanical Face Buttons are nice. Touchpad, PS Button, X, Square, O, Triangle are all easier to press with a nice click to them.-Easy to remap extra buttons on the fly.-Easy to set triggers to hair trigger mode (Instant response as you tap on them).-Optional trigger stop mode reduces throw distance of each trigger, but does not improve input response. This is more for whether you like the feel of it.-Metal thumbstick necks should allow for smooth movement throughout the life of the controller, they're smooth like a new dualshock. With a dualshock and plastic sticks I have to take a cloth or my shirt and run it around the necks of the sticks every month or so to rid of the worn plastic layer that has accumulated.-Nice protective case.Cons:-Dpad consists of 4 individual buttons that are about twice as hard to press as a standard traditional Dualshock Dpad.-Cannot turn on playstation with the ps button-No light bar, but that doesn't bother me at all-Extra set of buttons placed on top are the most awkward to pres, not sure why they're even there or what game would utilize those.-Extra set of buttons placed on the backside of the controller are not contoured to the controller. How my hand normally rests on the controller with index fingers over the top, thumbs on sticks and rest of my fingers wrapped around the handle I do not like having to to extend my middle fingers out and back to press the extra rear buttons. I played a full day of Destiny Iron Banner/Trials with this controller and at the end of the day I felt a strain in each of my forearms. This positioning is unnatural for your hands.-Placement of rear buttons when you're not using them causes your middle fingers to be pinched or have pressure points on the top side of your finger because the buttons stick out so far.-Analog sticks are concave, a big no-no for me. Without the rubber covers they are super slippery and I find my thumbs sliding around their overly large surface area. The covers reduce slippage, but again I don't feel as precise as I would be with ps3 style thumbstick or even a ps4 style thumbsticks. With ps4 sticks I place my thumb in the crevice of the "donut", with ps3 sticks I can rest my thumbs anywhere and have control without even thinking about repositioning my thumbs.-Controller feels wider and my hands don't just rest naturally on it like a dualshock 4, which has a perfect shape and design, minus the analog sticks. I wish the dualshock 4 came with ps3 convex sticks as I install aftermarket ps3 sticks in my ps4 controller for extra grip/precision/comfort.The last time I bought an aftermarket controller was for ps2, it was a wireless controller by logitech and before that was a mini controller by madcatz with overly stiff buttons. Overall it's an ok controller with a good amount of features that aren't implemented as good as they should be. If you've never experienced a slightly modded dualshock 4 to match these features you don't know what you're missing. I've heard of people getting cramps with DS4 controllers so maybe this is an option for you, but after playing with this Razer for an entire day then holding a DS4 the DS4 felt like heaven. I will stick with my modified DS4 instead. Sadly, I have never been impressed by a 3rd party controller.Attached is what my controller looks like. I had a soft touch faceplate before but I have since removed that for the original faceplate. Soft touch feels nice, but I didn't like that I felt it while playing if that makes sense. You can see the buttons underneath that are in position where your middle finger would rest so you don't reach for them like you would on the Raiju.