ProMark Drum Sticks - Forward Rebound 5A - ActiveGrip For Secure, Comfortable Grip - Gets Tackier As Your Hands Sweat - Active Grip Finish, Acorn Tip, Hickory Wood, 1 Pair, Black

Extraordinary grippy good for all genres and over all good quality look amazing bet versatile

Great set of sticks

I'm getting back into a bit of drumming after 30+ years and have bought a few different brands of 5A sticks. I bought these Promarks because I used that brand all those years ago (influenced, as I was, by my admiration for the drumming of Neil Peart). These sticks are made from hickory and have a coating (called Activegrip(TM)) that's claimed to become (deliberately) sticky when the hands get sweaty. I've not used them for long enough to properly assess that claim, but they certainly seem more secure in my hands than other sticks without such a coating. Individually, the sticks have a good feel and balance in use, but there is a bit of a difference between the two. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was, so weighed them on some kitchen scales. Whereas my other sticks differ in weight no more than 2-3 grams across each pair, these are WAY different ... one stick weighs 48g whereas the other weighs 58g! I feel that ~20% difference when using them. There were also some white marks on the sticks when they arrived. These seemed to be embedded into the coating material. I managed to scratch most of it off, and it is only cosmetic, but it was still a bit annoying. All in all, I was a bit disappointed. This may (or may not) have contributed to me mostly reaching for my pair of Vic Firths when I want to do a bit of practice.

Best grip sticks I've used by far.

These are very good sticks imo , the coating helps you keep hold of them when you’re pushing the beat. They are robust and in my experience, more durable than other sticks I’ve used. They are certainly my go to stick at this moment in time , heartily recommend them

Christmas present for our drumming granddaughterSeems pleased with them

These were for my fourteen year old great grandson who is a very keen Drummer, who may I add, is a very fine youngster who deserves the occasional gift for no particular reason. He was delighted with them and told me he noticed quite a big difference when he first used them and that is praise indeed. Money well spent.

The stick is so perfect and soft on my hands. Makes playing very easy and smooth. Best stick to spend your money on, worth it.