I have just been sent a set of new guides from
http://www.rodringsandthings.co.uk/ They were actually developed for use with Braid but Paddy Cunningham found them and saw their potential on the casting field.
They have a swagged Stainless Steel Inner as opposed to the usual Ceramics which makes the ring considerably lighter and with a much bigger hole/frame ratio when compared to other rings that I have seen. The tip rings are particularly light in comparison. look on the website for 'Minima 4' rings
Its actually a very good site all-round with some very good and unusual items for sale and with the things that I have received from them (these rings and previously some rod grip tape), Delivery has been very quick too.
I can't see any reason for the Stainless inners to perform any differently to the ceramic ones that I am used to but the weight difference can't fail for be an advantage, can it?
And the best bit?????? A full set of 8 rings for a standard Multiplier set up costs a little over.......£13 at that price they are almost consumables!!
Must be worth a punt eh???