Quoted from xTheBlackKnightx:A comparison would joining wires, electrical tape versus a western union splice, solder, and shrink wrap tubing. Which is more correct and long term although they both work?
Not the best comparison IMO. Electrical tape is objectively worse than a nice splice with shrink tubing as you describe.
On the other hand, since the original Williams design of the 5V on WPC is so fragile, even though you could repair it and get it working one day, you could argue Kahr's board is the more solid long term fix.