I have been knitting for 50 years and I have owned many different needles but these are the best by far!
The points are sharp and finely tapered to maximize knitting speed and minimize drop stitches. The connections do not come apart in the middle of the project. The cables are amazingly flexible and do not kink. I love the shorties for knitting baby clothes, socks, and sleeves! I have four sets of these wonderful needles now and gave away my other interchangeables!