The OP needs 18350, not 18650, and the AW IMR are the ones being compared to TF, not AW protected.I like the AW batterys but for the bucks Altsmoke dot com has the 18650, batterys for about half of what the AWs go for, and they have been great, I do use both, and so far have not been able to see a lot of difference between the two. They say the AW will last longer, can be charged more times but I still like getting the Trustfire pink batterys for about $8.00 each instead of AW for $16 each...both 3.7V
I'd go with AW IMR, otherwise use protected AW or TF. Don't bother with other brand IMR like BDL, they suck.