How many miles do you have on your bike? I think everyone is going to feel a bit of pain for the first few hundred miles. Also, keep your seat level, I use a broom stick to make sure my saddle is perfectly level.
I have a Pro Link saddle on my bike, with the cut out. I also have thought about going to a brooks saddle, but i have no complaints about my current setup.
BTW, People lived without electricity for thousands of times, why use it now? Technology is used to make our lives better, the hole in the seat makes my life easier, not just a gimmick.
