Compared to the sticks I normally choose (*), these are extremely thin and lightweight. Usually a no go, but: I absolutely love them! Especially for ballads, and songs with a quiet vibe to them. The feel and balance are great, and they make my cymbals sound fantastic. Even more fantastic than they normally do. (I particularly like them on my Paiste Twenty Masters 20" Dark Crisp Ride.) Highly recommended! * Some of my faves are: Zildjian Tony Williams model, Vic Firth ROCKN, Vic Firth Nicko McBrain model, Vic Firth 5B, and Pro Mark Terry Bozzio model (discontinued ages ago).