I purchased many Clog cams when I researched and determined they were in fact Wild Country Technical Friends, the previous design and they were dirt cheap. On REI outlet they cost me between $22-$27 per cam (I got a pair of 2.0, pair of 2.5, and also 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5)

I would not have bought these if they weren't dirt cheap. If I were paying $42/cam then I would consider the current model of WC Techs which have several upgrades.

Since I place cams 70% retracted, more or less, and use full single-length runners or double-length runners, I am not concerned with my placements walking sufficiently far to enter a location in the crack where they would be near 0% retraction. The lack of milled cam stops does not bother me.

I prefer placing Black Diamond Camalots so I use the Clogs when I have time to place pro, and reach for the BD's when I need to fire in a piece quickly.

If you can find Clogs at a heavily discounted price I would far far recommend them over Rock Empire Robot cams.

As of this review I've been leading on these for 6.5 months. No complaints and the fact that I got them on sale ($22-$27) doesn't hurt either. Clog's parent company is Wild Country and you are getting the same components in these cams that you find in Tech Friends. Strong axels, stiff springs, delrin? spacers, consistent camming angle. The only differences are the lack of color coded lobes, plastic bodies on the stem, and you get scroll pins instead of machined cam stops. Unless you place your cams passively or tipped out the scroll pin should not be an issue. I would absolutely recommend these.

Clogs are a great option for fans of Wild Country Tech Friends who want to save some cash. I bought my #2 clog for $7 on REI-outlet.com. That offer sold out soon, but other sizes often sell there for as little as $22. I have placed the unit many times in both free climbing and aid situations, as well as anchoring. The lack of cam stops does not bother me, they are nice, but I bought a cam and intend to use it as a cam.
I don't often give a straight "A" rating in my reviews, mainly because I think it takes a combination of top-notch product and great price. Clogs are often on sale, and I have complete confidence in my clog after using it at least 30 times.

These are pretty much the same thing as the older Tech Friends from Wild Country. This means they are solid gear, and are well made. The only drawback I have found (I have #'s .5, 1.5 and 2.5) is that they lack cam stops. This isn't a huge big deal, just be careful as always.