Over more than 15 years of drumming I'd been using a huge variety of the different models and brands of the drumsticks (pro-mark, vic firth, vater etc) trying to find my perfect pair. I stooped searching 4 years ago since I discovered these drumsticks. I'm a hard-hitter and this model matches perfectly for my style of playing by it's size, balance,weight, long-lasting, color and ergonomics. Quality is always very good. I'm totally satisfied and happy with this product.
Only one minus - When it's new the tip of a stick can leave some white spots on your cymbals. If you want to prevent that effect you just need to clean the tip up a little by any rag or piece of paper.