DT Swiss Pro Head Brass Nipples

The spherical contact surface allows the nipple to pivot slightly, automatically aligning itself with the angle of the spoke. This reduces stress on the spoke at the nipple-rim interface, which is particularly helpful for wheels with high spoke tension or extreme bracing angles.

Brass is significantly more durable and resistant to corrosion than aluminum. While slightly heavier, brass nipples are the standard choice for high-torque applications like e-bikes or heavy-duty wheel builds where long-term reliability is the priority.

Yes, they are compatible with standard builds, but they are specifically engineered for more demanding scenarios. If you are building a lightweight climbing wheel, you might prefer aluminum to save weight; however, for everyday training or rougher road conditions, these offer superior longevity.

Each pack contains 64 nipples, which is typically enough to build a standard wheelset with 32 spokes per wheel.

No, they work with standard square-drive spoke wrenches. Because of the spherical head, they seat very easily into the rim, but standard tools will handle the tensioning process just fine.