what an upgrade over the ~5 year old Ultegra FD...
So many more gear combinations have opened up with this new FD (paired with SRAM AXS crankset). The only time I see a little bit of rubbing is when I'm on one end of the cassette and the opposite front ring, which is only usually by mistake. Front shifts are so smooth and quick now, no more hoping the requested shift happens, it's done as soon as I click the shifter. Took a little time to get the set up just right trying to make sure I was doing it correctly (I'm a novice bike mechanic at best) but SO worth it.
I upgraded from a 10-speed Apex to this FD and it was worth every buck. The shifts are smooth, and due to the Yaw technology, more of my gear combinations have opened up than before.
I bought this primarily for the chain catcher. My 10 speed Rival front derailleur had a propensity to drop the chain on the downshift. The new Force 22 is totally compatible with the rest of my 10 speed set up. However, I still need to use the trim function on the shifter to avoid chain rub. The YAW technology does not solve that issue, at least not worth my set up. The shifting is much lighter and smoother. Well worth the upgrade.
