I am a bit confused. Chris is me what are you trying to prove? That mecanum is ineffective or not as effective as people think they may be?
I really believe it depends on the team and what they are comfortable with. 25 and 103 have used the same drive system for years 6 and 4 wheels both and every year are a force to be reckoned with. My team 272 has used mecanum now since 2007 minus 09 obviously. We absolutly love them. In reality do we use the crab function that much. No actually almost never but we have that capability and at times it has proven useful....
Our programers love it because in their minds it simplifies their code in autonomous. Whether or not that is even true if in your mind you believe it so isnt it true to you.
As many have pointed out it really comes down to the drivers and the software controlling the commands. If you are fortunate enough to have a combination of both I dont care if its 4 6 8 wheels mecanum or not you can be very dangerous.
I like mecanum well because I do. Others like 6 and 4 wheel tank drive because well they do.
I know pushing power I will give that up any day of the week for a little of the crap. I love seeing that happen.
