Yes, the bars are the same size but the length may be off due to how the pro teks mount. Not sure what you consider cheap but the vortex one are only $15.
I never really saw the issue with the 2 wave. It helps reduce the people going into 1. If you don't know if it is a 2 wave or not you really must not be paying attention as there is someone on the grid with a sign that says second wave standing on track in front of the second group.
I have had mine since mid august and love it. I'm on the net, text, fb and whatnot quite a bit and get about 2 days. It's a bit big at first but I really don't notice it now.