I cannot speak for the Goldtips as I only used them briefly and some time ago so there performance, or lack there of, at this point is not something I can comment on.

However, I have been using Beman ICSHs for close to a year now and I must say that I find their durability to be much better than the Carbon Express I was using prior to that. I have yet to find a reason to search for another ICS carbon at this point.