I use these with my Strat and LP, I've tried lots of different strings and these just work, always.
Pros:
- great tone
- great feel (if you don't mind a bit slippery strings, personally I actually like that)
- last a LONG time (uncoated strings my hands destroy in just a week or so, an unfortunate chemical reaction or something)
- easy bending on higher strings, power on the lower strings
- the quality, I've used Elixir for years without a single problem
Cons:
- can't think of any? the price is reasonable for what you get