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Koolstops
I bought a used set of Avis shorty 4's and the pads were the originals and maybe 30% worn, the stopping poor even with te pads low for maximum advantage. I went to koolstops and after a few miles of bed in they are great in comparison.
The surface area contacting the rim seems smaller because of the teardrop shape compared to rectangle OEM pads. Same force over a smaller area = higher pressure exerted on the rim, it seems to help.
Don't know if that increased pressure will make them wear faster yet though.