I bought these sticks just to try em out & to compare with my current sticks (Matt Sorum signature sticks). These sticks only lasted maybe 3 practices & broke on our 2nd show. About an inch from the tip is where they broke off. Now with the Matt sorum drumsticks I use, those puppies last me maybe a good solid 2 months before they finally break. But they break from the middle from all the rimshots I do. Not from the tip area. These sticks are poorly constructed for heavy playing. But if you're a light player like jazz or something sofer then these are a great pair.

This are the best drumsticks I have ever used they are special for playing his kind of music excellent for Rock,pop,metal,jazz, and underground hip-hop

I've used all kinds of sticks and these by far are the best. Alex Gonzalez has always been one of my fav. drummers, so one day I come across these babies. I didn't know whether they would be my size, or whether I would like them but I trusted Alex with these ones. And they are amazing, I have gone through 2 pairs in 1 year, they just don't break (I don't play soft or hard). If you have medium sized hand they will work perfect, they are more like 5b sticks.

These drum sticks are perfect in thickness, weight and length. Especially when playing rock or underground hip hop.

Great sticks, especially when playing his type of music. Excellent design and weight.