Square or spline nipples?

Excel makes a torque wrench and there is a head available for the Excel spline drive nipples.

Next question? Are Dubya/Bulldog spline drive the same standard/wrench as Excel spline drive?

You had me at nipples.

The Dubya nipples are the same spline as the Excel. Although stainless nipples are tougher, I’ve never had any problems with aluminum.

Dubya spoke sets are great, they typically send you a few extra nipples with each set.

Spline drive it patented so it will be the same no matter the manufacture.

I like spline. Square drive’s too easy to round off, more positive tool engagement with spline

Spline are way better. I have a Fasstco spoke wrench and just ordered the spline head for it when I replaced my spokes and nipples.

No need for a spoke torque wrench. Aluminum nipples are fine, just make sure you have the correct tool. There is zero reason you should even round a square drive nipple.....Unless you are using the incorrect tool.

Spline drive is fine as well, just limits what spoke wrenches you can use. I use the old school pro circuit tool with changeable heads.