I don't have a PS3 and WipEout HD/Fury, but during this days I have played this awesome game at my cousin's house !
I use Assegai: fast, good thrust, awesome handling and excellent Fury version...the low shield is not a problem for me.
And the second choice is the amazing Goteki 45, expecially the Fury version (the best Fury ship fo me).
Exactly my most used teams in Pulse.