I have not used the Hawk pads so I cannot vouch for their performance but I am currently using the Project U pads and couldn't be happier with them. They require about half the pedal pressure of stock pads, don't squeal, don't fade at the track, have tolerable dusting, are easier to modulate and seem to be lasting as long as the stock pads. They have a better initial bite but aren't grabby at all. The fronts dust a little more than stock, the rears about the same as stock. I've used then for about 15k miles.
I'd buy them again.
Ron