I have not tried any of the HR rubs.....although I do have a local reliable supplier I just haven't tried any out....no interest I guess.
As I have grown in age I have found the things I like......or I tell myself that anyways.......
I have tried a bunch of different brand names and I tend to stick with what I find I like.....we can use BBQ sauce for an example.
I have a sugar based sauce that I like, it's the only one I carry at home, same goes as a vinegar sauce. But now after making a few I am really enjoying the made at home sauce and how easy it is to make variations.
Having 5 bbq sauces....15 hot sauces 20 rubs all at home takes up a lot of real estate and there is no way I need to have to take all that into consideration.......
Oakridge and Killer hogs I find pretty good for what I need it for and lately I have been experimenting with Lane's rubs and sauces and most have been worth the purchase....just my take if you were looking to try some new brands.