These Are one of my favorite pairs ever! They feel incredible in the hands and they last a pretty good while, I know that a lot of people tend to stay away from nylon sticks fearing that the Tip might break and destroy the head, and yes that might happen sometimes but not with this one, I’ve played 6 or 7 pairs of nylon sticks from Promark and none of the tips broke! In fact, the stick broke and the tip had barely any noticeable damage, if you love that clear and articulate sound on your cymbals hesitate no longer! Get you a pair of these Babies now!