Designed by metal drummer Jason Bittner, the Promark Hickory 5Bx drumsticks are great for general purpose drumming that requires flexibility and durability to boot. The medium taper of the sticks allow for excellent, balanced rebound, while the sticks' nylon tip provides a vibrant sound that cannot be beaten. Well-balanced and offering a full, dark sound with each use, these hickory drumsticks boast versatility and resilience given its use of this particular wood, while effecting that classic drum stick feel that you can hear cut through with the utmost clarity required.