I’ve used a variety of different tripod & head combinations over the years, including 3 way geared heads and ballheads. My first geared head was a Manfrotto 410, at the time there was the Manfrottos at the cheap end…

My main tripod is a Gitzo GT3532S, I’ve been using the spiked feet and adding the sand feet to the spikes when I shoot on the beach. I often look in my bag for the sand feet only to find I’ve left them at home or in the car.