It sounds like they just got fed up with continued negotiations. I think they will cut all pro-staff before the quality starts to deteriorate. I think the pro's sparked an interest in the company, but their growth is mainly due to word of mouth advertising and a great product. I would be fine if they quit making everything except the co-polymer. I don't see how they stay competitive with $30 flouro anyway, and I couldn't tell that big of a difference over other, less expensive brands, and actually prefer Seaguar invis-x to it. But their copolymer is my favorite line out there. It lasts forever, and is tough and strong. If I break a fish off on their copolymer it was my own fault.