slayers are lighter and stronger than any other comparable handlebar on the market because of their design and the fact that they are the only handlebars on the market that are heat treated which roughly doubles their strength over any other bars.
If you like the way another bar feels and are willing to sacrifice strength then that is totally your preference but the facts really are not debatable. All proto handlebars (slayers, retros, wings, tanks, etc.) are now tig welded, heat treated, powder coated 4130 chromoly. There simply is nothing stronger or more durable on the market at this time.