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Re: Poll: Drivetrain this year

I don't think it's fair to cite the best mecanum team in the world as proof that mecanums are good for everybody. I wouldn't cite 16, or 1640 as proof that swerves are good for everybody.

Although they are the perfect team to cite when discussing the potential that mecanum drives have. That potential can't be unlocked in a single season however.

The reason 2052 is so good at mecanum is black magic*. They do things with mecanum drivetrains that I think only they're capable of. Also, 2013 was more conducive to a mecanum drive because you could set picks for yourself by driving under the pyramid. This year, you're forced to push through defense, or go all the way around the Airship.

*and endless tweaks, refinements and improvements throughout the years, tons of drive practice, and great driving tactics/strategy.
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