Let me throw this out here, these mentioned decks are not a deep deck, they tend to clog underside in heavy wet grass, and thus don't give a golf course look.
Do they work? yes, and produce a good cut when adjusted correctly, and blades are kept sharp.
They are not a zero turn, with a deep deck, go fast git-er-done, or golf course green results.
Gator blades make finer clippings and work fantastic @ making a lot of leaves disappear in the fall.
During regular mowing, some prefer them others prefer conventional blades.
Best to try a test or two, on your application of conventional Vs. gator mulching blades and decide for yourself.
this is my experiences, yours will vary.
Disclaimer:
Some earthworms,amphibians & snakes were harmed, mutilated or killed during the course of these mowing endeavors.
But rest assured it was not intended.
The follow up of a dozen chickens after the mowings insure that the casualties were proper recycled through their digestive systems,
and the resulting eggs were protein rich.
