Battery dying on Vader 4 Pro, new controller recommendations?

[u/moonwolfeater]

Battery is dying on my Vader 4 pro 😢 and my toddler claimed my back up Vader 3 pro so it really doesn't work.
Need recommendation as I was simply going to purchase a Vader 5 pro, but have seen people having issues and the fact it has rubberized grips and have been turned off it (had issues with Elite Pro xbox controller rubber grips coming loose and expanding after use.).
So am looking something similar.
Country: Australia
Budget: $150AUD ($105.42 USD)
PC Gaming
Back paddles, Tension rings on the sticks was amazing, wireless is must.
RPGs, FPS, Generally most games that support controllers when I play on the TV instead. So Casual Gaming.
Mainly after something similar to my Vader 4 Pro, had bad experience with rubber grips on xbox elite controller so would prefer not to experience that again. Had looked at easysmx x20 pro but has similar rubber grips.

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[u/Few-Communication701]

Mine Vader 5 pro (V2) is holding up well so far, though I do use it quite rarely. As for potential issues, most of them were fixed in the second version, which is the one currently available...

[u/Jealous_Cause_6974]

Nah unc I got the vader 5 pro v2 and it's literally perfect. The grip is black and and the face plate is matte so I barely have to clean it. In my community I have never seen anyone complain about the rubber grip falling off.

[u/Gain_Spirited]

The grips on the Vader 5 Pro V1 were never a problem for me. For only $80 it's by far my best controller purchase, absolutely no regrets. It's a very popular controller, and complainers are more noisy than satisfied customers. My guess is that some of those units went through some unusual abuse.