I have and use both the Perfect Draw and the Modus, they both work. Most of the time all I need is to loosen the tobacco at the head a bit and the PD is perfect for that, on the rare occasions when a stick has an actual plug the Modus is much more effective. The Modus has a steep learning curve and you will destroy a few cigars figuring it out, plus it has the potential to send you to the ER for a couple of stitches.