ST replacement blade vs. ST OPS

[OldNSlow 3]

Is there a difference in materials, feel, or anything else? The blade is made in China and, from what I understand, the OPS is made in Mexico.

I've read folks criticizing the ST blade, but I have found the feel to be pretty good, and I'm a guy that has struggle with composites. I'm wondering if the ST OPS is similar, as I would like to try the OPS because the ST blade makes the shaft/blade combo a bit blade heavy.

[skyscrape 5]

The ops st is blade heavy as well to me. I had to cut and then add wood plug to balance it out a little better.