Differences in CWB Prodigy Vs. Absolute

i've been thinking of an absolute, prodigy, transcend for some time now. i rode a 2003 Prodigy Platinum today and i had some likes and dislikes.

i dislike how it felt i was plowing water w/ the board, and it was hard to get going, now the slow speed made me feel more in control, so im up in the air about the slowness, but plowing the water was no good.

i liked the pop, it was similar to my LF Substance.

i didnt like the molded center fin, i like a little looser, all though i could work w/ the board, it did track well.

the best part about this board was the landings, they were soo smooth like butta.

now i was wondering is the absolute very similar to this w/ the looser faster feel? if it is im going w/ that, i heard transcend is slow so i might not like it.