The Zildjian Laminated Birch Heavy Drumsticks are a heavier version of our popular Jazz Wood Tip drumstick and are constructed from U.S. origin birch. Aside from providing a very solid feel and additional durability out of the compact size stick, the material produces high-pitched tones on instruments and a super solid cross-stick sound. The stick is ideal for drummers who want a normal sized stick with additional weight and heft. The oval bead produces warm tones with a moderate amount of overtone. Great for jazz, rock and concert snare drum applications.Category: Hickory Series Length: 16" Diameter: 0.54" Finish: laminated birch Wood type: laminated birch Tip type: wood tip Genre: country, fusion, hip hop, jazz, Latin, pop, R&B, rock, world Skill level: advanced, beginner, expert, intermediate, professional