Meinl Stick & Brush Drumsticks, Concert SD4-Hard Maple with Barrel Shape Wood Tip-Made in Germany (SB115

Meinl Stick & Brush Drumsticks, Concert SD4-Hard Maple with Barrel Shape Wood Tip-Made in Germany (SB115 ALWAYS FEELS THE SAME: raw wood dowels are pre-sorted by weight and density before becoming drumsticks; this ensures a narrower weight range for your go-to sticks, so they always feel the way you expect WHY IT MATTERS: there's no adjusting to a different weight when you buy a new pair; having this consistent of a feel with your drumsticks helps you stay focused while performing and practicing CONCERT SD4 SPECS: 15.865" long, 0.545" diameter, barrel shape wood tip, short taper ZOOM IN: the barrel tip produces woody definition with less mid-range overtone on cymbals than round tips OF NOTE: a thicker shoulder with short taper gives this stick more of a solid feel in your hands with a smooth response CATCH UP QUICK: these drumsticks are made in Germany from premium North American hard maple; maple is much lighter than hickory with a delicate touch and greater control for low volume music THE BOTTOM LINE: the Concert SD4 works for many applications but is best suited when volume control is needed