Addi lace turbos are very special needle. Just a beautiful finish - just the right amount of slip and traction to make knitting fast and easy - and light and easy to handle - but the great thing about the ADDI Lace needles are the tips. They are extra fine. So, if you are like me and your eyes are getting a bit weaker then when you were 16 years old - that extra sharpness helps you place and catch stitches more easily. Honestly, I don't know why you wouldn't just use the lace needles for everything - I am certainly starting to! These are great for knitting with finer mohairs and DK weights, or embellished yarns, as well. There is just nothing like knitting with Addi Turbo Lace circulars!