Answers!
I totally forgot about the delitning of the USER folder. My bad. Feelin like an idiot.
However, I did learn something that may be useful to others. It seems as if the USER folder corrupts config files. When I logged in after deleting the USER folder I tested the roll real quick to be sure it was working correctly. It was and I was elated! I then put the saved config file back into the USER > Controls > Mappings folder for ease of config transfer and ended up with the twist direction problem I started with. I deleted the folder again, did not transfer it after I logged into the game, rebound all of the direction controls to my sticks and it worked.
Thanks for the step check, Doggen! Not only did it work, a further issue was revealed or reaffirmed. Additionally, Test now has a forum post in the TECH SUPPORT section of the forums.