Well I've only owned 2 Sector 9's prior to this board, so I don't know how much of a comparison I can give. Seems like a really good board though, certainly the prettiest of my 3 (which makes me cry a little more every time it gets scratched, but I guess I expexted that). I like that it came with fairly large wheels (78 mm), and the trucks and bearings are definitely nice.
I'm thinking of getting my Z to match the color of my board, and then I was wondering if Sheldon would paint my truck that color too