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From what I've read is that unless you are upgrading very top of the line hubs with already superior steel bearings then there are cheaper ways to make your hubs rock and roll better. Furthermore lots of people talk about the placebo effect, where difference is so microscopic on top end hubs it isn't worth the cost investment. But then at the same time, at the top of the game you are playing for tiny tiny improvements any way, so I guess the question some down to what you ride and how you ride it and how much cash you have spare to justify them. They certainly have lower rolling resistance.
Having had a pair of these in the shop I am certainly pondering the upgrade to Carbonayted bearings. http://www.philwood.com/products/bearings/carbonyte/ Fucking amazingly smooth. Maybe for the sunday bike ???