HICKORY IS THE MOST POPULAR WOOD CHOICE FOR DRUMSTICKS DUE TO ITS RESILIENCE, RESPONSIVENESS, DURABILITY, AND CLASSIC FEEL. DIAMETER: .630" LENGTH: 16". DIAMETER: .630" LENGTH: 16". OVAL WOOD TIP PROVIDES A DARK, WARM TONE SUITED FOR MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS. SHORT, QUICK TAPER FOR A MORE FORWARD BALANCE WITH LESS REBOUND. ALL PROMARK DRUMSTICKS ARE DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA TO THE MOST STRINGENT QUALITY CONTROLS IN THE INDUSTRY.