Everyone has a different opinion on this. You need to work out what works best for you on your machine.
I have experimented with Jeans needles and Top Stitch needles for machine quilting because they are stronger which should help when doing free-motion quilting. You just have to find them in a Size 80. Also recently have been using Titanium needles for machine quilting with good results.
However, after reading this info below I think I will try some Sharps for piecing as the take on Universal needles makes them seem a bit mediocre.
A good article:
