Hi Sean,

Any of the starter kits will work but there are not metal handles in those kits ( good idea to include a few). Of course you just connect the clip to the metal part of the needle below the plastic handle.  In regards to metal handles we use Tai chi brand but that is a personal preference and I would get various lengths and in regard to gauge you can use a smaller gauge for Estim as you will still deliver the current and also have a more comfortable insertion. 

Hope that helps

Frank

Sean,

Similarly to as Frank mentioned, my personal favorite needles are still seirin needles (despite the plastic handles) and I usually just order needle lengths that are 10mm longer than I anticipate needing (for example, I’ll order 60mm length instead of 50mm) so I can ensure 10mm is still out of the skin when I’m preparing to use the Estim with them— this way I don’t have to sacrifice needle depth to apply e-stim to a treatment.  That being said, if you are preferential to using needles with metal handles then Tai Chi brand is my favorite, but I have also used DBS needles and they have worked great for me as well.