Now more than ever shure brand needles are being seen on the setups of the world's best turntablists from the scratch piklz to your local scratcher shure needles provide DJ's quality needles at a reasonable cost to you the consumer. They have legendary skip resistance and only come in a cartridge which has its advantages and disadvantages.. With any piece of DJ equipment its a matter of preference. Take a look at what shure has to offer.

Remember if you buy Shure needles keep in mind that you must have to head shells to connect the cartridges. This can be a pain in the ass to setup just right and it takes time to calibrate the needles just right. And the cut out for the needle isn't nearly as big compared to and all in one needle so it makes it harder to see where you are placing the needle.. See Picture below
An example of a head shell

M44-7

 (Turntablist)

m44g

 (Club/Rave)

m35s

(Dance)

m35x

(House/Techno)

sc35c 

(Standard General Use)>
Here is the complete line up of shure needles and what each brand was specifically made for...

M44-7 [Turntablist]
Revived exactly the same as the original, this legendary battle needle offers ultra-high skip resistance and ultra-high output. The needle of choice for many champion DJ's worldwide, including The Invisibl Skratch Piklz and the X-executioners.
For Battling
Skip Resistance: Ultra-High
Sound Accuracy: Good
Sound Level Output: Ultra-High
Engineered for scratch DJ's and turntablists, the M44-7 is designed not to skip under even the most demanding circumstances.. Combining Shure's unique wide-diameter Type S cantilever with a tracking force of 1.5 to 3.0 grams, the M44-7's rugged construction is highly durable, but will not unduly wear your vinyl.With a 9.5 mV output, the highest on the market, the M44-7 produces very powerful, resonant sound. The two newly revived M44 series models have been tested by many of the top DJ's in the world. Most notably, they were used to capture all of the titles contested at the International Turntablist Federation (ITF) World competition held in Amsterdam on November 17, 1998.

M44G [Club/Rave]
Revived exactly the same as the original, this companion to the M44-7 provides an ideal balance between skip resistance and accuracy of sound reproduction for entertainment purposes.
For Showcasing
Skip Resistance: Very High
Sound Accuracy: Very Good
Sound Level Output: High
  • The M44G is a versatile performance needle, appropriate for both intensive scratching and mixing.
  • With a tracking force of 0.75 to 1.50 grams, and a frequency response which is essentially flat from 20 to 20,000 Hz, the M44G produces a vibrant, high-definition sound.
  • With the same unique Shure Type S cantilever as used on the M44-7, the M44G is a highly reliable performer, which is also easy on your vinyl.
Samples of the newly revived M44 series models were used to capture all of the titles contested at the International Turntablist Federation (ITF) World competition held in Amsterdam on November 17, 1998.v

M35S [Dance]
This newly created needle provides highly accurate sound reproduction and substantial skip resistance for mix applications.
For Mixing
Skip Resistance: Very Good
Sound Accuracy: Very High
Sound Level Output: Very Good
  • Designed for mixing, the M35S offers very high-definition sound reproduction at all audible frequencies.
  • The M35's versatile Shure Type I medium-diameter cantilever can stand up to continuous, demanding use, yet it is compliant enough to trace signal modulations as small as a millionth of an inch.
  • With a tracking force range of 3 to 5 grams, the M35S provides considerable skip resistance

M35X [house/techno]
The M35X brings music alive by capturing every nuance of a recording from deep drop bass to exceptionally clear mid and high frequencies. Designed specifically for use with House/Techno mixing environments, the cartridge's low record wear helps DJs preserve hard-to-replace vinyl, while its high skip resistance serves as a safeguard against the hazards of back-cueing.
  • The M35X combines high sonic accuracy and incredible skip resistance, all while keeping record wear to a minimum.
  • The M35X's versatile Shure Type I medium-diameter cantilever can stand up to continuous, demanding use, yet it is sensitive enough to trace signal modulations as small as a millionth of an inch.
  • With a tracking force range of 1.5 to 3 grams, the M35X provides excellent skip resistance.

SC35C [skratch/mix]
This highly acclaimed favorite is an ideal choice for all-purpose DJ use.
For Spinning
Skip Resistance: Good
Sound Accuracy: High
Sound Level Output: Very Good
  • The SC35C is our standard DJ needle for all applications.
  • With a tracking force range of 4 to 5 grams, the SC35C provides for significant skip resistance.
  • Sharing Shure's versatile Type I cantilever design with the M35S, the SC35C offers high-definition sound reproduction at all audible frequencies.