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Kick mic choice?

I'm currently deciding on either buying a RE-20, SM7,AE2500, or a D6. I've used every mic (and some I left out such as a D112 which I hate the sound of) I listed except for the AE2500 which is a new mic AT made which is a dynamic and a condenser mic housed in one body as a daul element kick drum mic. Has anyone used this mic yet and what was your response.

Kick pedals: Chain drive or Nylon strap drive

I just came across an advertisement for a DW 9000 kick pedal. It seems to be possible to change from chain dr. to nylon dr.
I have no experience in using these nylon strap drives. So if anyone has fiddled with the two, please put down a few words to describe the difference. I am imagining that the nylon strap is smoother but. .?