Best shifter to use with bucket seats?

1. What makes the HURST competition PLUS shifter different then the factory HURST shifter ?
2. What length shifter handle did you choose so you are not leaning forward to reach shifter ?
3. Do you use factory linkage ?
Thanks
My new shifter is 12 inches long the stock one that came with the car was 15 inches the shorter the shifter the closer the shift ratio .