While you might not like the aesthetics of them, there's a lot of history behind some of the designs. Also "If you can't say something nice... stfu" applies here, I think.
Myself, I opted for a competitors version for my C7, but I love the look and feel of the "cue" ball. I learned to drive stick on my dad's 78 T/A with a 4 on the floor. Might even have been a Hurst shifter.
