It's all about personal preference.

I like the Hurst Quarter stick with the pistol grip. Never had a problem with this other than a burned cable recently (which was my fault).

'63 Dodge 330
11.19 @ 121 mph
Pump gas, n/a, through the mufflers on street tires with 3.54's. 3,600 lbs.
10.01 @ 133mph with a 250 shot of nitrous an a splash of race gas. 1.36 60 ft. 3,700 lbs.