Inland shifter rods versus Hurst - a difference?

I only cut what was necessary. I didn't get to know Ronnie until '68 and I never had any experience with the '67 car. I remember when Ronnie and Jake installed a verti-gate shifter and Ronnie didn't like any big holes. It basically fit like the Super Shifter with lock out. Ronnie didn't like it at all! He felt like he had to fight it to get it back in first gear. He loved that old Super Shifter!
Pat