[Jared Russell]

I would never want to rely on a part that only lasts a match or two, as this implies that there is a good chance that the part behaves differently at the end of the match than at the beginning.

I also definitely would not want a different part on the robot in playoffs vs. in qualification matches. At most, we get a couple dozen matches per year - barely enough time to optimize the robot and drive team around one configuration, and definitely not enough time to optimize several.

IMO, intakes and conveyance systems will be the best place for the Black and Blue wheels (think Banebots replacement). There are already plenty of other proven options for drive wheels that offer both high traction and high durability.