Outrunner, Thanks for the reply, I have two taranus X9Ds and would say that the Radiomaster feels about the same if not a little better quality. I have never handled any Hitec transmitters so can't comment on them, I would say that the X9D is a nicer shape if you squeeze the sticks but if you are a thumb flyer then there is not much difference.
I don't suppose you are any where near Crawley are you?