I was looking for a set of straight knitting needles that wasn't going to break the bank, but also were not cheaply made. The Symfonie Dreamz Single Pointed Needles were just the thing I was looking for. They stay warm in the hand, the yarn glides off of them however they are not too slippery, and the points are nice and pointy. I'm so glad I bought all the sizes. I feel like I'm set for a lifetime of knitting. I highly recommend to beginner and advanced knitters. You won't be sorry!