I have never used a prong collar, but i do use a choke chain only when walking the dogs, as u know my dogs are well over 100 pounds especially Senorita she is very large and very strong, i would not be able to walk her without a choke chain, she doesnt pull as much anymore, most the time she just casually walks at my side, with Face he is a perfect walker so i could really use any collar with him.
At home i dont have them wear collars, in the house, just cuz they seem like it would be uncomfortable to always have something on your neck.
I think if used properly there isnt any reason not to use those type of collars on very large strong dogs. And i didnt use them when they were puppies.