I purchased this cartridge for my Technics SL-1200 so I could use it for DJing when needed. As I use my 1200 for both DJing and normal listening, I switch the M44G and my slipmat out for my Shure M97xE and standard Technics rubber mat as needed. So far, it has proven itself and has exceeded my expectations. I am rather new to DJing with real vinyl which should be taking into account. But, while I was practicing, it never lost track while both cueing and when doing spin-backs and other things. I am not a scratch DJ, however, so I didn't try any of that type of stuff and the M44-7 seems to be Shure's recommended choice for scratching.