Definitely the generic clips. I'd bet if you followed the manufacturing trail of the Clovers their paths would cross as some point. The generic ones have served me well. And clips are something that falls on the floor, and likely gets stepped on and broke, Better a 10 cent clip than a 75 cent clip. You can't just put a recognized brand name on a generic product and up charge it times 10. I won't buy it. It's not like it's made in USA.