The auther prefers Mettler brand as the superior cotton brand. Fine weight threads should only be used with fine machine needles to fill the eye properly. Use polyester for the prime reason of strength. The best poly threads are made of continuous filaments then twisted, such as Metrosene and Gutermann. Cotton-wrapped poly is the worst of both worlds.
Some brands are better than others.
Check it for slubs, then pull gently to check how rubbery. The more give, the more problems it will cause. If you must choose between exact color match and good quality, go for the good quality. Manufacturers buy in such large quantity, that they have their threads dyed to match. Don't hold a whole spool against your fabric, instead, unwind a single strand to check color.