I have a T16000M as well. The spring causes it to want to throw itself to the center when you get close to it but you get used to it pretty quickly. Otherwise it works really well and is pretty inexpensive.
I've been playing SC off and on for about a year and saw one of Montoya's youtube videos and figured I'd come and check Test out.
The org doesn't seem like it takes itself too seriously, which is right up my alley.