You can't go wrong with a pair of Hardimons. They produce a nice sound with enough beef behind it and has a nice weight to them (if you get the right pair). I prefer sticks with a diameter of .710 so these are perfect and the feel is so comfortable. You'll more than likely go through each pair at your local music store to get the right one. But other than that they're an awesome stick to have. I think this pair is the most overlooked stick out in the market today. People say they break easily but thats not true. If you're playing with correct technique and not just doing rimshots all the time then these will last you for quite some time. A nice pair to have in your stick bag.