Logitech G940

[335th_GRSwaty]

About potential replacement you are absolutely right.
G940 has unique connector jacks.I use Simped connected to Cougar (not USB) so I couldn't check if is possible to use another product.
The small "deadzone" in the middle you mentioned is there, but is a force feedback dead zone.You may not have forces very close to center.Need some time to adjust "Center Spring" setting and of course to get use the feeling.

I am flying with HOTAS Cougar for 8 years (Nxt II last 4) and wasn't easy to get use the FF.Took me a flying hour to get use to the new system.

I have also read many complains, but mostly regarding Black Shark.