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Re: Mecanum or Swerve?

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Originally Posted by Chris is me View Post
Mecanum drives are overrated, heavily. Often, people decide that they need the ability to strafe, or they decide "maneuverability" is important, so they jump to the conclusion that they should build a mecanum drive. Mecanum drive is a very specific tradeoff.
I completely agree. Along those lines, one thing I simply don't understand is why so many teams build a mecanum drive but never or rarely strafe. I just don't get it. Why would a team spend the time, money and weight on a mecanum drive and basically have a 4 wheel drive that can't push and can be pushed around? It is one very quick way to get on my 'no pick list'. Not only is it not effective at all but it raises a lot of questions of a team's competency.

If you decide you need mecanum for the game (2008 is the only game I could consider using one), but sure take full advantage to all of its capibilities.