I also don;t really agree that the ELITE LACES are not the best, I've tried there new waxed laces over 6 months ago and they don't get affected with wax. The wax is perfect.
I just read up on Metal Tipped Hockey Laces. I heard ELITE HOCKEY is launching some Metal Tipped Hockey Laces. They make the best laces anyways so I'm sure they will be great.