Comp Cams 901 springs

it's OK
my machinist doesn't like any comp cams products
so I need to find a different brand
I think I will go with the Trick Flows that are same as the 901's

but the biggest cam I'll go with is a 268H
probably not even that high

Who cares what your machinist likes and doesn't like? It's not his engine. If you're going to run a COMP cam then you need to go with what springs they recommend or what they OK for use. The 901's won't break the bank and are a very good spring for the 268H.