Nothing really special. I'm sure your Hurst is just fine and probably feels identical to a Steeda Tri-Ax.
The reasons I went with the Steeda was the name "Steeda Tri-Ax" sounds damn cool, and it sure looked pretty on the back cover of those MM&FF mags. But once you put the cover back on the shifter, it's just a short throw shifter...I think.
I might get a Pro 5.0 on my next car to see if there is a difference in performance and feel.
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T-Bones '96GT
'96 GT 5-speed
Roush Cold Air Kit w/ K&N, 80MM Mass Air, Mac Cat-Back, Mac Pro Chamber H-Pipe, FMS 3.73's, FMS 70MM TB, March U/D Pulleys, Steeda Tri-Ax.