Wow, was I pleasantly surprised! I picked up a couple of sets of Zing Short Tips, not really expecting much, since they are quite inexpensive (at least compared to the fancier needles I tend to prefer). I gave them a try, not expecting to love them, BUT I DO! I'm now ordering Short Tips in all the rest of the sizes available! My ONLY complaint, is the cords that you have to use with the Zings. If they were less "curl up tightly back on themselves and refuse to let go" cords, then I would never use anything else again. Come on, Knitter's Pride, get with the program and MAKE BETTER CORDS! Love the Zings though, for SURE.