Recommendations for Metal Handle Starter kits or type of needles? - IDN Clinical Questions and Discussions https://integrativedryneedling.com/community/idn-clinical-questions/recommendations-for-metal-handle-starter-kits-or-type-of-needles/ Integrative Dry Needling Discussion Board en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 18:18:45 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Recommendations for Metal Handle Starter kits or type of needles? https://integrativedryneedling.com/community/idn-clinical-questions/recommendations-for-metal-handle-starter-kits-or-type-of-needles/#post-621 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:05:47 +0000 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. 

]]> IDN Clinical Questions and Discussions Nina https://integrativedryneedling.com/community/idn-clinical-questions/recommendations-for-metal-handle-starter-kits-or-type-of-needles/#post-621 RE: Recommendations for Metal Handle Starter kits or type of needles? https://integrativedryneedling.com/community/idn-clinical-questions/recommendations-for-metal-handle-starter-kits-or-type-of-needles/#post-620 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:00:38 +0000 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

]]> IDN Clinical Questions and Discussions Frank Gargano https://integrativedryneedling.com/community/idn-clinical-questions/recommendations-for-metal-handle-starter-kits-or-type-of-needles/#post-620 Recommendations for Metal Handle Starter kits or type of needles? https://integrativedryneedling.com/community/idn-clinical-questions/recommendations-for-metal-handle-starter-kits-or-type-of-needles/#post-619 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:47:37 +0000 Hello I got the starter kit for the needles but am looking to finally start electrical therapy with the needles as well and was wondering if anyone had recommendations for needle type or starter kit with different lengths that I should start with, thanks. 

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