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

Great set of guides. I am getting used to the numbers as I had previously used a color coded set. The metal clips are a more solid way to mount so it is a good design. There are no taper guides included, that would make it a 5 star. I use my lesser quality taper guides that I already had.

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..

Awfully expensive for what you get, but I cut my own hair so a couple of cheap cuts and Im even, so worth the money to me Theyre MUCH better than the cheap ones that came with my Wahl clipper and dont come off when trying to cut the back of my head. No complaints on quality.

The guards are great but I only wish they came with the half guard and the 1.5 guard

These are so much better than the ones included with the clippers. Everyone mentioned the same but no one explained exactly why. Unlike others, I experienced a much easier time taking these in and out, much easier than the full plastic ones. The metal click gives you a premium feel. These guides are made of a much stronger plastic. Curiously, the plastic is slightly thinner, but once you get to play with them, youll see that they flex less, so you will be getting a much better haircut, with less mistakes. The big problem with the included guides is that they flex with a minimal change in pressure, producing worse results. No problem with these. The metal has nothing to do with the sturdiness as others mentioned, the metal is only for the looks and also to attach them to the clipper, but what makes these ones so much better is the way stronger plastic. I also like the design. At the very little top end of the guides these have a little curve pointing up that allows for better grip of your hair, especially if you are cutting long hair. Very happy with the purchase!

They are solid, easy to use and much better than the purple plastic ones I had bought before them(for more or less the same price). They fit much better and the cut is better. Granted they are not as sharp as the stainless steel ones but for the price, you are getting a really good product. I bought the 1/2 and 1.5 separately and well worth it as I use those a lot too. I use them on Wahl 5star

These attachments make clipping uniform for a quick professional look. I highly recommend.

High quality construction. Positive connection, doesn’t pop off or rattle like the cheap ones.

Absoluetly love these guards! Ive dropped these numerous times while switching sized and not even a crack on them. Ive been cutting hair for years and these are easily the best Ive had. Regular guards that often come with the clippers and or the ones you get from sallys are fine but will break overtime or if you drop them. These have been holding strong for years! Getting ready to buy a 2nd pair for my travel pack.

Nice guides with large numbers and length measurements on each one, they clip on easily and come off easily when you pull on the metal clip. I love how large and clearly marked each one is so you can take the guesswork out especially after doing a few haircuts. I highly recommend them.