I have always used the SLDT, tried a flocked one but never got on with it. I got a new xtreme a week or so ago and i think its great for the money. It took a good few cleans to get used to it, but by the end of the day i was impressed. The bristles are soft and splays over the glass beautifully, and on georgians it doesn't get stuck and seems quicker. The other bonus is that it is very very light, don't know what it would be like on first cleans, but on maintenance cleans i really like it. I use it with just a plastic gooseneck.