when i was building my SS mtb i wanted "the best" hubs.
in asking around i got word from someone who knows a lot and has ridden every high-zoot SS mountain hub out there that, for the most part, they all roll on the same bearings.
and really what other difference can there be other than pretty machining and brand loyalty?
so between phil, white inudstries, and paul; paul won cause they was the cheapest and you know what? they are freakin sweet!
now level is a whole new can o cheese! i would love to try one of those as well.