Wahl Professional Premium Black Cutting Guides #3171-500 - 1/8 to 1 - Fits All Full Size Wahl Clippers (Excludes Detachable Blade Clippers) 8 Pack

When forced into home barbering by the coronavirus pandemic, I needed something that could deliver the same results as #1½ on the sides; #4 on top. This package contains more guides than I can envision using, but they mate well with Wahl clippers and get the desired result. Note that this package does not include the #1½, but I already had one of those.

Ugh. I love these clips for my pro series Wahl but they are a pain to cart around. The case that carries them doesn’t have a lid or securing mechanism so the clips fall out super easy. Every time I move them around I have to spend time sorting and placing them back in their proper spot. That said, the clips themselves work great. Offer a range of sizes not included with the base clippers. They are much sturdier than the standard plastic clips included with the Wahl. Overall I’d still recommend, but if you’re traveling with them prepare for them to fall out. I also wish they included one size smaller but if you have the originals you’ll be good.

1. The Professional Premium Guides use steel springs to hold guides in place. My old guides had a plastic catch that tended break, making the set incomplete and useless. 2. The guide sizes are permanently marked on the guides. I had to mark my old all-plastic ones with difficulty. 3. The guides have their unique births in the special storage box, making it easier to find and store the guides.

Super sturdy & clips onto the clippers well!!

It’s perfect

Excellent upgrade from the softer poly guides. Clips on nice, hasnt popped off during use, no rattling, provides neater cutting. Cant go wrong.

Are solid

Great product, i recommend

Nice quality... No 1/16 attachment.

They clamp on a lot tighter than ones without metal clamp..however when your changing guards the black on black on the cradle is time consuming when cutting at a fast pace. I used a Sharpie for the guard because you cant see the silver number on the silver plate..and nail polish on numbers on the cradle. Problem solved. See pic..