The Mac Pipe Handle uses a smooth aluminum tube-style handle — sometimes called a Japanese pipe handle — instead of the coil handle found on other Mac needles. The aluminum construction makes it exceptionally lightweight, which prevents the needle from leaning or drooping after insertion. That matters most with shorter needles at shallow depths, where a heavier handle can pull the shaft off-angle. The plated aluminum surface provides smooth control during manipulation. Key Features Lightweight aluminum pipe-style handle, plated for a smooth grip surface Surgical stainless steel shaft Ultra-light handle prevents needle lean after insertion — especially important for short needles Available with or without individual guide tubes Color-coded for quick size identification FDA 510(k) listed Sterile, disposable, single use Ideal For Japanese-style acupuncture techniques using pipe handles Shallow-depth and short-needle work where handle weight matters Practitioners who prefer a smooth, non-coiled handle surface Specifications Shaft: Surgical stainless steel Handle: Aluminum pipe-style, plated, silver Guide tube: Individual per needle (available with or without) Packaging: 100 sterile needles per box Certifications: FDA 510(k) listed