I have a lacquer, a regular sparkle wrap, and a wrap with a Black Glitter Glass finish.
The Glass is thicker than the wrap by a little.
All styles sound great, but I actually have a slight preference for the Glass kit, and it also has long lugs on it. The lacquer kit also has long lugs.
Of the 3 types, I think the sparkle wrap might be a little more "open" than even the lacquer kit since it has split lugs.
I like the sound of each, but even though the shell might sound "impeded" by some with the thicker glass wrap, and long lugs, I just think it sounds kick ass, so I don't care.
I guess I don't have a preference then haha!
I don't care for satin finishes though, just don't care for the low gloss of them.
BTW, all my drums "wraps" are glued completely to the shell.