As someone who owns 2 dual shock 4's and has played them for 100-150 hours, and did not simply test them at a Best Buy, I can confidently say you are completely making this up.  I have beaten KZSF, AC4, Resogun tons of times, Contrast, and played Warframe, Blacklight, Need for Speed R.  It is actually the opposite.  I would say DS4 is the nicest controller I have ever used.  The only thing that sucks about them is battery life.  It is noticeably worse than DS3.  I would guess they last somehwere between 30-40% as long.  You basically have to own 2 and 1 is almost always on the charger.  But as for what you are saying this thread should be closed.  They look and perform the exact same as the day they came out of the box...

The OP isn't making this up: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=711160

Haven't you already posted this link like two times?

Guess witch one is new?  Right the one at the bottom of the picture...(well 2 days old I consider new)..  You can clearly see that the analog sticks are different made.  Also the number behind the controller bottom starts with the number 1 while most people (especially the ones who have no issue) have a controller that starts with the number 2... 

You mean the serial number at the back of the DS4? My starts with 111 and sticks are not looking good, the rubber is not peeling of or freaking melting like it looks from some guys, but it wears off very fast for me. Need to finally take a pic.

Yes at the back, strange is if you buy here a extra controller in the store they almost always are starting with a 1... the ones who come with PS4 standard unit start with 2 or almost alway with 2...     The analogs with starting number 2 also feel better and smoother...