Feature:
the sleeves grip well and last a long time.

Quality:
this product is made very well. aluminum drumsticks is just a cool idea.

Value:
this is a good price for sticks that will literally last for years.

Desirability:
these sticks are very sexy.

Sound:
the sound of these sticks is great. they sound really good on cymbals.

Support:
i have never tried to reach them, but if they can make such fine quality sticks, they deserve a 10.

Overall:
these are awesome sticks, and i will continue to buy them as long as i can play.

i fell in love with these AHEAD drumsticks after seeing Lars Ulrich using them, and have been trying to find them for 3 years. i even wrapped black isolation tape around ordainary drumsticks and painted the tips with white out before i bought them to pretend that im using them. after 3 years i found and bought a pair and these sticks are very light and cool, they're extraordinary and dont have problems like splinters spiking out of the sides.the white ends give it a unique look.i feel special when i use them.the handles are sort of like porcelain to reduce shock. these last longer then wooden ones which give blisters.. these sticks dont hurt your hand even after a long time of drumming. i havent changed the covers yet but from the manual which comes with the special box says that its easy!!!!

thanks alot for reading my opinions.

Feature:
How many sticks can you screw up in one day?, thats my question. I love the fact that u can take the covers off when theyre messed up. never replace the sticks.

Quality:
i think they decay a little quicker but the tips never die ... just break.

Desirability:
i need them so bad even after my first pair

Sound:
i have a paiste 1000 series, 20" ride that reacts really well to the tips i have on these sticks. These sticks havent caused me any problems, They sound exellent when u hit the cymbals too, And they even sound good on my drums

Support:
ahead makes the best. i think.