These are the best tongs.  I own this pair and a pair that is the same design but with nylon ends for use with non-stick pans.  Best tongs I've ever owned.  The springiness is perfect without being too strong and the max opening amount is perfect.  It may sound simple but I own a pair of grilling tongs that are way too firm to close and they open way too far which means when you try to squeeze them closed they slip out of your hands (I have average size hands).  These tongs have none of those problems and are really great.