The ChiaoGoo TWIST interchangeable cables are the same red, nylon-coated, multi-strand steel from their RED Lace line. Measurements without Tips (packages are labeled with length of cable only): 8" = 16" with 4" tips attached (not functional with 5" tips). 14" = 24" with 5" tips attached (22" with 4" tips) 22" = 32" with 5" tips attached (30" with 4" tips) 30" = 40" with 5" tips attached (38" with 4" tips) 37" = 47" with 5" tips attached (45" with 4" tips) 50" = 60" with 5" tips attached (58" with 4" tips) Important Note: The "S" cables are only compatible with other "S" products. The "S" means small join size and will work with needle sizes US 2 - 8. The "L" cables are only compatible with other "L" products. The "L" means large join size and will work with needle sizes US 9 - 15. All SPIN and TWIST products are completely interchangeable with one another. TWIST tips can be put on SPIN cables and vice versa. PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT NOTE: ALL ChiaoGoo Mini Twist 5 inch tips US-000 thru US-1.5, Mini cables (M), and Mini (M) parts are NOT compatible or interchangeable with these Small (S) and Large (L) join cables.