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Speedball Clay Boss vs Artista: The Real Price Gap Is $226
The Artista is $598 and the Clay Boss $1,120. Add the pedal and legs the Artista needs and the gap falls to $226. Verified August 2026 prices and specs.
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Brent Model C vs Shimpo VL Whisper: Belt or Direct Drive?
Brent Model C and Shimpo VL Whisper are full-size studio wheels around $1,800 to $2,300. The real split is belt drive versus DC brushless direct drive.
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Shimpo VL Whisper vs Clay Boss: Is the Quiet Worth $741?
Shimpo VL Whisper at $1,780 versus Speedball Clay Boss at $1,039. Same 100-pound capacity; the gap buys direct drive, 10 decibels of quiet, and a lighter wheel.