Okay, so from what I hear there are two types of Aladdin 1001's; plastic-coated and air-cushion. Are the plastic-coated ones still available? The only ones I can find are air-cushion.
USPCC has discontinued production of the plastic coated ones - which IMO were better as the stock was slightly thicker and it lasted longer & fanned better.
The air cushion ones start out feeling really good, but clump together after about 2hs of practice.