Don't know if the wooden platens are worth the cost-savings.
These platens are inexpensive, but unfortunately, they don't last very long. We've had to replace the full platen set on our Riley Hopkins press once, and the second set of platens is already starting to fail - bracket screws don't stay tight and constant re-tightening causes the screw-holes to disintegrate. I requested a replacement, but unfortunately Ryonet will not warranty these platens