To Kohler (faucets) or not to Kohler...

Was going for Kohler shower control

The plumber I hired wants to use a Wolverine Endurance shower valve which is made in the US. This is appealing , but I like the look of the Kohler Mastershower. Any opinions on Wolverine vs. Kohler? Either would look OK, but Wolverine seems to only sell to professionals (including parts).

quote; .. Strangely enough the Purist shower valve is turned clockwise to turn ON and counterclockwise to turn OFF. Weird.

Not really weird. That is the way Kohler does it.