These stix are definitely not the best. Good stix to start out with but eventually you'll all come to see the light. They have a good rebound and a good feel but have terrible articulation. I havent found a pair of these yet where both stix sounded alike. I would recommend Tom Aungst's over these.

Can't really say anything negative. I have used these sticks during my years on the drumline and I havn't found any other stick that quite matches the control. The weight difference from other sticks are definately a plus. I would recommmend them to anyone in marching band or on a drumline.

These sticks are decent. They are purdy light which suprised me since they so big. Great marching stick. I don't think they are that durable though. Last marching season within the two months it was I think I broke like 3 or 4 pair and thats just in 2 months. But rather than that nice stick

I've had a total of three pairs of these and only because I lost them. They've never let me down and only splinter if they go through unnecessary roughness. Super light for the size and help stick control. Worth the money any time!

Good Snare sticks for DL or just plain field marching, although, I don't see how everyone can "have them for a year" or "use them for over three years". To be honest with you, I've gone through more ralphies than I've taken craps in my life! Oh well, they're great sticks, but a wood stick is a wood stick. If you're actually doing drumline five days a week for 4 hours a day, you'll go through plenty of sticks, on average 2 pairs a week (my record is four in one week, plus busting a white max head :-)) but anyhoo. Awesome sticks, good response with uniquely shaped tip, and lightest marching snare stick I've ever used!