Originally Posted by
skoda2
What don't you understand? If all you're concerned about is weight savings, go with the lightest spokes you can locate, however as others have indicated here, straight gauge spokes are cheaper and result in a stronger wheel.
Reputable wheel builders that I have seen seem to universally agree that a DB spoke builds a stronger , more durable wheel . A straight gauge spoke has to flex at the ends , which is where spoke failures mostly occur.