[fox46]

Originally Posted by Taylor

One problem I see in this conversation is the OP specifically asked for input from people who had direct experience with swerve AND mecanum drives, and the majority of posts here are primarily assumptions, generalizations, and misinformation.
Often from people who can't even spell mecanum correctly.
I hope the OP is able to sift through the clutter and pick out the reasoned, evidence-based data and ignore the baseless, rumor-based opinions.

I've offered my views on both systems vs tank drive despite having intimate experience with each and was told I was "wrong". So you guys are on your own here. I can't be bothered to argue with people on the internet anymore.

Everything posted on an internet forum should be treated as opinion. Some has more value than others based on the credentials of the individual posting. Typically, what users define as "fact" tends to be what most people agree on but that doesn't mean it's correct. The OP should realize this and when sifting through these discussions, use the statements brought forth to form their own conclusions.