I tend to play sticks for awhile, so a couple c notes for a shaft is no big deal for me.
If I was changing my bag daily/weekly, it would be cost prohibitive.
Don't forget Tom Wishon owned a golf company and was trying to sell his own "Affordable/Value" products.
I have participated in a few sports (Archery, Shooting, Drag Racing) over the years and there is usually a correlation between cost and quality.
Is a Timex a Rolex? Certainly not, however the Timex can tell time just as well. It is all about what you want. If you believe a $14 driver shaft is as good as anything else, Play it!