I BOUGHT THESE STICKS FOR MY SON-IN-LAW FOR HIS BIRTHDAY. HE LOVED THEM! THEY ARE MADE OF HIGH QUALITY WOOD FOR LONGEVITY. HE SAID THEY LOOK AND FEEL GREAT. HE DOESN'T PLAY PROFESSIONALLY BUT HAS A LOT OF TALENT. HE SAID THAT HE WOULD RECOMMEND THEM IN A HEARTBEAT! WELL DONE TO THE SELLER!