here goes a bit of maths: If we use the reduced upps, then we can use (4*2=)8 less upps (-8) but we gain a new relic, so assuming that we don't lose players:
in the next round(5), we can use 4 more upps (-4)
in the round after(6) we can use 4 more (0)
in the round after(7) we can use 4 more (+4)
so it pays off in the 7th round, assuming we don't lose players by then. Which is a very bold assumption.(we need 3 perfect rounds to pull that off)