I've used the gold colored hollow core plastic tipped sticks and they are so light weight and flimsy they break in a minute.
I've had custom sticks made by friends. and have used for umteen years, very unbreakable and go the miles. I'd suggest you contact and friends/of friends that do metal work, if not available just call a metal shop or local tech school and describe your needs. My current sticks are made of solid aluminum rod about 1/4-3/8 diameter, mouth piece is flat aluminum stock, cut out from a plastic/other pattern, welded together, plastic over metal teeth grip is my nightbag 2000cc new, fold long line in half cut, use this to slide over mouthpiece. We usually have to put in very hott-nuked water to soften and make apply-able for your use. I buy plastic tip ends for typing end anywhere I can find them, can find an assortment of sizes in pkg for 2-5 dollars. Just my opinion. Matt Wermer C-4 1989
