These drumsticks hickory wood with a wood head are compared to the rather large market already investing. When taken into account that, depending on the style of play and a corresponding wear on sticks is possible, you have to be a real freak or at least lovers of these sticks.
But
The parts are actually more than good. They are very good in the hand; are perfectly balanced by weight. The Rebound works as exemplary. And alone the finish flatters the touch. Other favorable sticks (which I also used) are as open-pore or rough. Gives me this to be thwarted feel while playing. The Vic Firth sticks, however, are more sensitive for my taste. Give me more security.
Ergo. The sticks I use when I in fact Games. Then budget sticks are used for coarse applications. Thus, this Vic Firth Sticks are me the money and worth 5 stars.