I've got several different road bars on all my bikes. I get why so many like the shallow/compact drop bars, it allows them to ride the drops and not be so low/uncomfortable for them and still keep the stem low. I also get the short reach bars that allow a longer stem/tt. I get that some prefer the narrower bars for more control and wider bars for climbing.
I prefer these, they require you to stay in the drops when climbing so they're not for everyone. Riding the tops (holding the bars right above the brake hoods) is for when you want to sit up. However they are so comfortable especially in the aero position.