Inox needles are the recommended choice for knitting lace.
I’ve been using them to knit birch. I’m almost finished -which took me a little by surprise.
Speed. I’m not sure it’s a good thing with knitting. I don’t care if I knit slow or fast, whatever. I just love to knit. But when you find a needle that allows you to knit a little bit faster and with greater ease it makes all the difference.
Circular needles with a nylon cord often require a bit of care before you start knitting.

Inox Pearl Grey circular needles out of the package coiled up.

Fill a bowl with water and microwave for a few minutes.

Submerge needles in warm water and let sit.

Ready to do some serious knitting.