I dont normally use zildjian sticks,but this is such a good value I couldnt pass it up! The quality of these sticks seems competitive with any other leading brand,I havent broken a stick or tip yet!

Sound:
Good overall sticks and unbeatable value. I play fairly hard and bought these because I break sticks often. I figured if they break easily, it won't matter because I have twenty of them. They actually seem less susceptible to breaking than other sticks I have used. They are unfinished, like a promark natural. Wort every penny.

Feature:
Good feel and balance at this price. Nylon tip brings the highs out of your cymbals nicely. Good overall length.

Quality:
Tip... Put a small bead of super glue around the stick where the nylon meets the wood. You'll never loose a tip. I always seem to get one out of twenty with a big knot in it. Other than that... Its all good!

Value:
You will not find a better stick at this price!

Desirability:
Just about out!

Sound:
Good tom sound for a nylon tip.

Support:
If your're calling for support on a drum stick, please apply stick to the side of your head...!

Overall:
Great value! I got approx. 30 gigs plus practice time out of the last 10 pair and I'm playing classic rock and blues at the present time. If you're breaking these in a half an hour, loosen your grip! You are playing to hard! Save your wrists, so you can continue to do the best things in the world, PLAY THE DRUMS and MAKE MUSIC, for the rest of your days! Jet fighter pilots dream of being drummers! It's true!! If a 5A nylon tip is what you like and you've reached the point in your playing were you dont have to spend all your gig money on new sticks, heads, and cymbals...then try these sticks. For the rest of you, buy these sticks! You going to break sticks anyway. You might as well break cheap sticks. You'll need the extra money for heads and cymbals. Trust me...I learned the hard way. Now get back to practicing your doubles!!!

buy them

Zildjian should stick to making great cymbals and leave drum sticks alone.