Wow. I have a totally different take. Different kites for different likes.
That's why we need several brands and demos are so important.

I really love the 14m Royal, but have been disappointed with the 10m since day 1, in comparison.
Bob has very generously let me demo the crap out of both (thanks Bob).
It's a good kite, but not up to par with the 14m, in my opinion.
I loved the 9m Waroo (at my size it was the cherry) and liked the 11m too.
To me, especially at my size, the 9m Waroo is the competition to the 10m Era. When you compare those two, I thought the 'roo smoked it.
I actually bought a 9m 'roo yesterday.

Don't get me wrong, the 10m Royal is still one of the better kites made, I wouldn't even talk about a kite that I don't like, but for my riding style and size, the 9m Waroo was the winner.
One of the best 9/10m kites I have ridden. Never thought I would say that, to be honest.

I also wouldn't engage most like this Bryan, I just know neither of us has an agenda and it comes down to honest opinion.
Different people like different things. I bet weight is playing a huge role in this.
The 10m Era pulls like a truck (like most 13m) but does turn fast for sure, for a kite with that much power.