Is it easier to work with over copper? Yes.

But don't be fooled into thinking you can "pull" it like you can #12 wire. No way. The radius bend, even for 1/2" isn't even close.

There is no taste issue -- at least for me, and the benefits is that you have far fewer connections. I did some home-run setups and some traditional T setups... but have their good and bad... in the end I think it is great -- at least the ProPex system -- that is what I use, I prefer APR, but it wasn't as cost effective and it is harder to do work in tight areas... I've done 1/2" and 3/4" -- 3/4" can be a ***** to get it to go where you need it to.

considering it needs to be strapped, etc. I don't think you're going to save much hassle with demo -- where you will save is in time running the actual line, and money. Figure you'll pay 1/3 to do it with ProPex, and that includes buying the tool and the head(s)... and you can keep the tool and head(s) after the job is done!

Pete