I put a set of Velociraptors on my bike when I first started riding a couple years ago. It was like riding with the brakes on all the time. Also, the compound in those tires almost feels like plastic.

I prefer the Specialized Fast Trak Control 2Bliss tires. They are light, roll fast, grip very well, and set up easy on tubeless rims with a floor pump every time. If you ride any pavement at all then you will appreciate the energy savings of a micro-knob tire.

Our bikes (wife and I) have been tubeless for about a year without any issues but our rims are designed for it. YMMV