We used a Winters reverse pattern with manual valve body for 20+ years. I don't ever remember missing a shift in hundreds of manually-shifted passes. If your cable is correctly adjusted, the shifter movement is very firm and positive. It is very hard to skip or go into the wrong gear. Some call it clunky, and there are probably better options for more money, but I would definitely recommend it. We even made a homemade reverse lockout for one shifter we had.