I have the X65 and to be honest, The throttle is ok to me. I noticed the detents but I thought it was for idle and Afterburner. I very rarely use the throttle unlocked as the sims I do fly do not need a seperate throttle, well DCS 10-c but that is usually after I lose an engine.
I am beginning to believe I am less sensitive to some of these issues as none of them bother me.
When I first got the stick the throttle was very stiff but now after several months, like 4, it is smooth as silk and stays where I set it. I guess to me it feels just like the X-52's throttle so maybe I am not sensetive to the issue.
I know some folks have reported a non centering stick, but so far mine is rock solid unless it comes unplugged and I try to reattach the s cable then it jacks the alignment and I have to exit the game and unplug then reattach the s cable. I have to admit I am figuring out a way to make sure the s cable stays attach as is an irritant to me.
Bullet