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gbj_tester
Brommers
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.