I have a few (too many my husband thinks) of the stubby and really like it.
It fits nicely under my helmet and looks ok when you take your helmet off.
I havent tried the other styles so cant comment on them but I like the fact that the back of the stubby is lump or knot free - super comfy.
Here is mine
http://www.sweatvac.com/Merchant2/me..._Code=WWStubby
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Amelia Earhart
2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V