I have had many grill tongs, the tip was not entirely made of metal, but only made of silicone. If the material is cold, no problem, then it is to be able to firmly grip enough to things. But as almost any material it is always softer with increasing temperature. This is counterproductive in a tool for cooking.
A good barbecue tongs should therefore continuously made of metal and have only a silicone coating.
That is exactly what these pliers. After a long search finally find it!
Buy recommendation!