I like the $2.99 price of the Havoc Beat Shad, especially to throw on A-Rigs where I could lose a whole pack in one cast.

 

How do these compare to the Keitech's on an A-Rig? I really like the wide action of the keitechs and the beat shads look similar.

They're similar and not even close. I use the Beat Shad for dummies when i can't have 5 baits, but they just don't catch fish like the Keitechs do. I know it hurts to use almost a whole pack on a single rig, but they work so much better. If you're wanting a cheaper alternative you might look at the Zman MinnowZ or Diesel MinnowZ or swimming flukes. 

I'd stick with the Keitechs and swimmin fluke jr's...I don't lose as many A-Rigs since I went to a thinner wire ball head..

 Just get right over the top of it, give it a pull and hope for the best...I think the performance of the Keitechs is worth the cost..