I've been using AXS for about 3 and a half years now, and have used the original rocker paddle, the trigger paddle, and now the pods. I actually really like the pod... but it's no use if I can't get it in a sensible place on the bar.Do you like the pods? I tried them and returned them. The paddle version of the older AXS shifter just "feels" more natural to me.
I use SRAM Codes. Maybe I was just lucky as they fit perfectly on the inside of the brake clamp. I've used matchmaker mounts for years, always liked the clean looks and the placement of the shifter was fine with both mechanical and AXS shifter.
Like you I was disappointed that SRAM didn't include the bridge, there was no way I was going to drop £60 on on it so I used the infinity clamp. I now wouldn't go back...
I guess it doesn't work for you due to the distance you run your brake levers from the grips?
I have a few mm's more than the size of the Specialized bar remote between my lever / grip.
My grips and brakes have been in the same place for years, so I'm reluctant to move them for the sake of the pod. If you push the infinity clamp right against the Magura, you can't move it away from you much due to the shape of the brake.
I wondered about turning the pod round in the infinity clamp... but I think this may help with the distance, but then have the pod at an odd angle.
Will do some messing about tonight and see what I can come up with. Although I've sold all my AXS XX1 stuff already, I still have a spare remote and both paddles.