I'd say this is a fantastic set, especially for the price
I'm a fidget toy geek and only discovered begleri about a week ago. In that time, I've done a ton of research, shopping for sets, and practicing with a homemade set I made from shoe string and hex nuts. So I'm not a pro, but I'm a beginner who's heavy into begleri. If you don't mind a beginner's opinion (or maybe that's what you're looking for)...<br /><br />I'd say this is a fantastic set, especially for the price. You can easily pay $50+ for a decent set of begleri. And while these are inexpensive, they don't sacrifice in quality in the least. They're handmade from stainless steel, so there's no chance of them breaking or falling apart. Really, there are only three things to consider:<br /><br />1. Looks - The machine work looks professional with attention to detail. They aren't overly fancy, but not boring either. Personally, I think they're classy looking and look nice sitting on my desk. In the end, however, looks come down to personal preference. I can tell you they look just like they do in the pictures.<br /><br />2. Weight - At about 26 grams for the set, these are very close to what most begleri enthusiasts feel is the sweet spot. Personally, I love the weight. They're heavy enough to feel solid when using them, but not so heavy as to tire the fingers. They feel really good when slinging them.<br /><br />3. Hole width - I don't know the exact width in millimeters, but there is a bit of extra room around the paracord that comes with the set, and that appears to be 425 paracord, so I don't think you'd have any trouble fitting these with 550 paracord, if that's your thing. Also, the inside is deep and wide enough to easily hide the knot.<br /><br />The set also came with a nice drawstring carry pouch and a spare paracord, which I thought was a nice touch. The beads are made by individuals right here in America, and it really looks like they care about their product and their customers, unlike many other companies that are churning out cheap garbage to make a quick buck.<br /><br />Whether you're just starting out with begleri and would like a quality set of beads without breaking the bank, or you're a pro who enjoys collecting beads, I highly recommend these. I did a ton of shopping around before (as well as since) buying mine, and I don't see how you can do better for under $20.<br /><br />I've since bought a pricier &#34;premium&#34; set of beads, by the way, and while I admit they are now my preference, I still pick this set up now and then and always enjoy playing with them. For me, they were the perfect inexpensive introduction to begleri, and a set I'll keep forever.
Rating: 5 stars