[RC-Monster Mike]

True. The end to end soldered packs are the best (better than using battery bars) when built properly. Less resistance. My comment was directed towards mmmm's comment on his own batteries (I assumed they were stick packs based on his description) and most production stick packs. A few smaller battery re-sellers do the end to end soldering. I haven't seen any "big" battery sellers doing this type of construction, though. If you know of any, let me in on it, will you! :)