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I've only ever used evens lengths. 1mm really isn't going to make any difference - as long as the spoke isn't 1mm too long.
I'll probably get cast out as a heretic for saying this, but I much prefer good ali nipples to brass ones. I've never had any problems with Sapim Polyax alloy nipples (apart from one which broke after having been marinaded in latex/ammonia sealant for several years), and I've had quite a few problems with brass nipples binding, breaking and releasing suddenly for no reason. My default choice is 14mm Polyax alloy nipples.
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Cool, thank you. That's what I was thinking was probably correct, but wanted to check before I speak to my spoke guy! He can do odd numbered cx ray, but I expect it'll cost more as he has to cut them - will evens be ok? i.e. 256, 252, 266 and 266? And finally - brass nipples over alu, and 12mm?