If you are looking for a seriously customizable controller.... I'd recommend the Radio Link RC6GS or maybe the RC4GS if you don't think you will ever use the extra channels. This controller is awesome if you plan to upgrade to lithium batteries in the future and want to tune the acceleration curve so as not to flip over backwards when 'matting it'.

(post 2 of 10 before I can ask the community the question I want to ask)
^also, how am I supposed to help people or post 10 times without being able to share links/?!?!