Column or Aftermarket Console shifter?

Well I need to make a decision: I have a B&M "Hammer" shifter like this:



So my question is: Should I keep things "simple" by retaining the column shifter.

Or use the Hammer shifter, and wrestle with the super long cable they gave me as it is a tight fit.

I have a pretty hopped up 360 with a rebuilt A999 with a TF2 kit.
Is there any benefit to using one or the other, is it going make a difference performance-wise?