I use these sticks every time for playing contemporary classical percussion setups when wooden sticks are required. The fact that they are quite thick give them a full sound on skins (toms, bongos, congas, etc...) Typically we use upside-down regular drumsticks to achieve this but then you have to hold the sticks on the taper, which is not very confortable (I personally hate it very much). Also, these sticks have a fantastic rebound which facilitates playing a lot.
These sticks are the best multi-percussion sticks I have ever found !