I never sat on a Rick Mayer seat, so I can not say if it is better or not. I know my corbin came five weeks after I ordered it and that was because I am only 5 foot 9 in. tall. They said they would narrow the front and lower the seat. He said he could send me a stock seat the nexted day if I wanted it. I can say the new corbin is 100% better than our stock seat on the first ride and is getting better with every ride. That is only my point of view and I am sure others have had their problems. G. Bender