With a set of three pairs of Promark LA Specials, you will always have a pair of the best-selling 5A hickory drumsticks on hand. Hickory is the most popular wood choice for drumsticks due to its resilience, responsiveness, durability and classic feel. These 5A hickory drumsticks are 16? long with a .551? diameter. They have wooden oval tips for excellent response, rebound and feel. Durable even with heavy hitting, these 5A sticks are comfortable and long lasting.LA Specials 5A hickory drumsticks are ideal for a wide range of genres and playing styles, on either acoustic or electronic drums in the recording studio or during live performances. They are affordable yet high quality sticks for achieving great sound.For over 60 years, Promark has been an environmentally conscious leader in drumstick manufacturing and design. Promark uses only un-endangered wood in the manufacturing of its sticks and mallets. The harvesting of hardwoods is carefully controlled, with replenishment of the forest being a top concern. Now part of D?Addario & Company, Inc., Promark products are proudly made in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry. The D?Addario family?s heart, soul and love for making music is put into every drum and accessory we create, and we never stop inspiring performance. ?