Have been using planet waves cables for years, they are very resistant and last ages. Never had any problem with the mute switches, if you have any problems it's easily solved with a cutter and a screw driver which makes it the best cable I know for road use, they can be a little too stiff for some but I really like them like that. The plug is somehow a bit short in this model, I always feel it doesn't go all way through but it stays strong in place, it was once rejected by a stomp box that would not keep it plugged, although it was a very cheap stomp not even mine but that's the only reason I don't give it 5 stars.
I'll still keep using this cables anyway, best I know for price/quality/reliability